W e e k l y COLTON COURIER Features, Lifestyle & News You Can Use!
Vol 143, NO. 35
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner
Largo Concrete to receive CUP due to court order
Education: Back To School Dates
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Mayor Richard De La Rosa: “We gave it our all to make sure the concerns and issues of the residents were addressed,” By Anthony Victoria
Aguirre Garcia will focus on academics A9
San Bernardino County Judge ruled last month that the Colton City Council grant the Largo Concrete Company a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) for operation of a storage yard at 240 E. Congress Street. The 7.6-acre yard was initially denied for industrial usage by the council, both last year and in January due to concerns expressed
by residents in South Colton about pollution and safety hazards. It is considered a designated zone labeled as a “Light Industrial/Sensitive Development Council cont. on next page
Bridge in South Colton causes concern for resident
Get Pop-Cultured at Barnes & Noble A16
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July 23, 2015
Summer Movies in the Park in Colton
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BNSF at 6th and Fogg Streets in Colton.
By Anthony Victoria
effrey Alvarez grew up in South Colton. He remembers crossing under the Burlington Northern Santa Fe
(BNSF) bridge that stands on 6th and Fogg Streets. Today, according to Alvarez, the bridge is on the verge of collapse. “The bridge is shifting,” said Alvarez. “Recently a steel support
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was fixed with a big steel plate and many bolts...One good tremor and I believe there will be issues and possibly more.” BNSF cont. on next page
re you looking for FREE fun activities for the whole family?! The Colton Community Services Department is announcing the lineup for the 2015 Movies in the Park series. The Movies in the Park program is a great chance for Colton residents to come together with family and friends and watch a movie for FREE. All Movies begin at dusk, approximately 8:15pm. All movies are shown in the City of Colton. The evening events will include Wii games on the big screen, jumper, info booth and snack bar opportunities in addition to the main feature film. Come early to pick your favorite spot and enjoy the snack bar and fun activities. Participants are also encouraged to join the movie Passport incentive. Collect a Passport at the first movie and get it stamped for all seven flicks to receive a special prize. Passports are available for children ages 3-17 and can be picked up during the movie at the information booth. The Movies in the Park schedule is as follows: • July 24 – Frozen (Sing-ALong) -Rich Dauer Park, 955 Torrey Pines Drive, Colton CA • July 31 – Space Jam -Rancho Mediterranean, 700 East Washington Street, Colton CA • August 7 – Cinderella (2015) – Princess Night! -Fleming Park, 525 La Cadena Drive, Colton CA -Dress up as your favorite princess for the Annual Princess Night. For more information please call the Gonzales Community Center at 909 370-6153.
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Contact Anthony Victoria, a Staff Writer with the Inland Empire Community Newspapers (Colton Courier and El Chicano), at (909) 381-9898 ext. 208 or at (9090 637-6369.