COLTON COURIER We ekly
December 09, 2021
Vol 149, NO. 52
Parade kicks of f holiday season
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Rialto ice skating rink open until Dec. 12
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Hundreds in the community came out to enjoy Colton’s Christmas Spectacular on Saturday, Dec. 4.
C I T Y TA L K r e c o g n i z e s A n i m a l Ser vices Officer Abe Rivera
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By Dr. G (Dr Luis S González), community writer
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SB VC awa r d e d over $200,000 in grants for students Pg. 8
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n Thursday, December 2, Council Member Dr. G (Dr. Luis S González) presented the CITY TALK “Employee Spotlight” recognition to Abe Rivera, an eight-year employee of the City of Colton, as an Animal Services Officer (ASO). Born and raised in Colton, Officer Rivera is a 2001 graduate of Colton High School. After serving five years in the United States Marine Corps, Officer Rivera worked in parking enforcement for San Bernardino City, and then has worked 13 years in Animal Services, both for San Bernardino County, and the City of Colton. During this time he also volunteered his time Rivera, cont. on next pg.
Abe Rivera, Animal Services Officer, and Dr. G, Council Member and Founder of CITY TALK