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Vol 12, NO. 23
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January 22, 2015
Rialto Police Department launch program aimed at reducing crime at businesses
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Rialto police detectives hold up a local business during a mock robbery as part of a new program aimed at providing businesses hands-on training to help mitigate crime.
By Yazmin Alvarez
ialto police are encouraging the business community to take on a more active role in reducing
criminal opportunity in and owners and employees mitigate around their property. their chances of becoming vicThe department recently began tims of criminal activity. offering “Request-A-Training,” The trainings focus on infora series of hands-on training Safe businesses, cont. on sessions to help local business next pg.
Community gathers for 30th annual MLK Day luncheon
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undreds gathered at the San Bernardino Elks Lodge No. 836 Monday for a luncheon in celebration of the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted by the Rialto Black History Committee, Inc., the annual event, which also recognizes leaders and students in the community, marked its 30th year with the theme “Keeping the Dream Forward - Continuing to Serve.” A message that the committee’s founder Hattie Inge, hoped resonated with all. “This year’s theme reminds us of where we have been as a people,” she said. “However, we cannot give up. We must continCOURTESY PHOTO ue to serve. We cannot dwell on the past and we must focus on the now… Where we have been Myron Hester, Sr. served as this year’s Master of Ceremonies is just as important as where we for the 30th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Luncheon. are going.” As part of the annual event, made an impact within Rialto. community service awards are This year, Rialto Unified MLK, cont. on next pg. given to local leaders that have School District Past President
Registration open for Rialto CERT course
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ialto CERT is offering a free 20-hour CERT course taught by trained volunteers sponsored by the Rialto Fire Department. Classes start January 29 and registration is available. Class dates and times are as followed: •Jan. 29 6:30 to 9 p.m.
•Jan. 31 - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
•Feb 3 - 6:30 to 9 p.m.
•Feb. 5 - 6:30 - 9 p.m.
•Feb. 7 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Classes are held at Rialto Fire Station 203, 1550 N. Ayala Drive in Rialto. Attendance to all five sessions are required for certification. To learn more email, rialtocert@gmail.com. For current class schedule or for registration information visit rialtocert.eventbrite.com. Basic materials are provided through Homeland Security/FEMA Grant funds.
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