Skip to main content

*Colton Courier 04/06/23

Page 1

COLTON COURIER We ekly

April 06, 2023

Vol 151 , NO. 13

C o l t o n S p o r t s H a l l o f F a m e I n d u c t s F r e d r i c k L . Ve n e g a s i n H i s t o r i c C e r e m o n y, H o n o r i n g L o c a l L e g e n d s a n d C e l e b r a t i n g the City's Rich Spor ts Heritage

www.iecn.com

San Bernardino’s Most Haunted Locations (allegedly) Pg. 3

O

By Manny Sandoval

n Saturday, April 1st, Fleming Park was filled with excitement and anticipation as the Colton Sports Hall of Fame inducted its newest members. The ceremony saw the induction of six deserving individuals who have made significant contributions to Colton's sports community. The ceremony was attended

T

by a host of dignitaries, including Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes, Colton Mayor Frank Navarro, and Councilmember Dr. G. They were joined by members of the Colton Sports Hall of Fame Foundation, friends, and family of the inductees.

One of the highlights of the ceremony was the induction of Fredrick L. Venegas, who was

recognized for his outstanding contributions to Colton's sports community. Mr. Venegas has been a longtime advocate for sports in the city, and his dedication to promoting healthy living and active lifestyles has touched the lives of many.

The Colton Sports Hall of Fame Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to support city programs that cele-

brate Colton's rich history, dating back to 1887. The foundation makes funds available to these programs, including the annual city birthday celebration and the Colton Sports Hall of Fame.

Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes spoke at the ceremony and praised the inductees for their contribuSports, cont. next pg.

CS US B’s C esar C have z Me morial Bre akf ast : Addr ess ing Food S carcity

San Bernardino County's $72.7 Million Homelessness Initiative: A Waste of Taxpayer Money or Crucial Step in Addressing the ongoing Crisis? Pg. 8

H HO OW W TO E AC CH H UUSS TO RREA

Inland Empire Inland Empire Community Ne wspapers Community Ne wspapers Of fice: (909) 381-9898 Of fice: (909) 381-9898 E dito rial: iecn 1@mac.com E di torial: i ecn1 @mac.com Adver tising: sales@iecn.com Adver tisi ng : sale s@ie cn.com Legals : Le gals : ie cnle gals@hotmail.com iecnlegals@h otmail.com

a n d D e v a s t a t i n g I m p a c t o f A g r i c u l t u r a l A u t o m a t i o n o n Fa r m Wo r k e r s

By Manny Sandoval

he 12th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Breakfast was held at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) Santos Manuel Student Union on Saturday, April 1st. The event, a collaboration between the Chicano Latino Caucus of San Bernardino County and CSUSB's Latino Education and Advocacy Days, brought together community leaders, advocates, and academics to celebrate the legacy of Cesar Chavez and discuss the pressing issues facing farmworkers today.

Cesar Chavez, a civil rights and labor movement icon, is best remembered for his contributions to agriculture labor

laws and social justice reform. Chavez co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), later to become the United Farm Workers (UFW), and played a pivotal role in improving working conditions and wages for farmworkers.

The event was emceed by Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes and featured several distinguished speakers, including Flor Martinez, Founder of Celebration Nation and Entrepreneur, and Ana Gonzalez from the Chicano Latino Caucus of San Bernardino County.

Flor Martinez opened her speech by encouraging PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL everyone to stretch and Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Gomez Reyes recognizing Cesar E. Chavez’s Chavez cont. next pg.

contributions to reforming labor laws and civil rights for latinos in the United States.


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
*Colton Courier 04/06/23 by IECN - Issuu