COLTON COURIER We ekly
Nov 30, 2023
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Colton City Counci l Recognizes F lor's D iner As Successful Business
cessful family business is probably a good description. It not only describes its small business model, but also describes its “home-grown” roots.
This “home-grown” concept finds its foundation based on the food being “homemade fresh” every day, that everyone in the family works there and does their part, and the fact that Magdalena had started this business from scratch with no prior restaurant business knowledge. Needless to say, they built this restaurant from the ground up.
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L to R: Salvador Rebollar, Magdalena Rebollar, Vanesa Green, Florenzia Vineyard, Council Member Dr.G, Jorge Rebollar, Edward Rebollar.
By Dr.G (Dr. Luis S González), Community Writer
an Bernardino Valley College’s Film, Television, and Media Department (FTVM) has taken a giant leap in media education and technology for creators by unveiling its reimagined Institute of Media Arts (IMA) Podcasting Studio. This state-of-the-art facility opened on November 15th with a ribbon cutting and is poised to become a cornerstone of tech advancement and media education in the Inland Empire. The IMA Podcasting Studio, a reimagined hub for media creativity, is equipped with cutting-edge technology, including three Black Magic 4K cameras and four
At the recent City Council Meeting on Nov 21, 2023, Council Member Dr. G presented Florenzia Vineyard, Manager and daughter of Flor’s Diner with a Business Focus Recognition Award for its successful business operation in the City of Colton.
This well-known establishment has been in the Rancho Plaza Shopping Center since 2017, and over the last few years, has been a favorite place for locals to gather for breakfast or lunch. Flor’s Diner is under the ownership of Magdalena Rebollar, Florenzia’s mother, who started this business 21 years ago in San Bernardino. The entire family was in attendance for the presentation. To say that Flor’s Diner has been a suc-
Given these facts, their menu of greattasting American food items and excellent customer service led to Magdalena’s desire to expand, and Colton was the perfect location. We’re glad she came to Colton. It’s simply a great place to have breakfast. The coffee is always ready, and you can get your favorite breakfast platters made to order.
Originally from Mexico City, Magdalena and Salvador came to California to start a new life. They were able to find a temporary place in Santa Ana – a garage for themselves and their four children. From there they moved into a section of a house, then an apartment in Anaheim, Riverside, and then to San Bernardino. Picking up odd jobs along the way, Magdalena decided she wanted to start a business of her own since she had some success selling shoes, and then clothes. She finally had the idea of opening up a restaurant, which the whole family thought was a crazy idea because she didn’t even cook. Her Flor’s Diner, cont. next pg.
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CAPSBC, Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, and community members bracing themselves for the line ahead - minutes before the start of the Turkey Giveaway.
By Manny Sandoval
n a remarkable display of community spirit and generosity, the Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County (CAPSBC) hosted a massive Turkey Giveaway event at its headquarters, bringing holiday cheer to countless families across San Bernardino County.
An hour before the event's official 10 AM start, a line of eager recipients snaked along Tippecanoe Avenue and around Mill Street, highlighting the community's need and enthusiasm. Attendees were greeted with a hearty 14-16 pound turkey, food boxes, snack packs for children, and an assortment of vendor freebies. Patricia Nickols-Butler, CEO of CAPS-
BC, expressed her gratitude, "On behalf of Community Action Partnership and Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, we thank everyone for their overwhelming support. Today's turnout is a testament to our community's commitment to combating food insecurity. The presence of our dedicated staff, board members, partner agencies, vendors, and notably, our Mayor CAPSBC cont. next pg.