COLTON COURIER We ekly
December 07, 2023
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Colton Mayor Frank Navarro waving to the legion of community members screaming his name.
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The Grinch caused quite the spectacle amongst young, old, and all ages in between; with some children hiding behind their parents.
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A group of excited children waving, trying to get the attention of the Ghostbusters float on Dec. 2nd, 2023.
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n a vibrant display of festive spirit and community unity, the Colton Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its 46th Annual Christmas Parade on December 2, captivating over 400 community members along La Cadena Drive. The parade, a tapestry of vibrant colors and joyous
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Colton Councilmember John Echevarria cruising in a classic car from the 1930s.
sounds, featured an array of Christmas floats that ignited the excitement of children and adults alike.
Among the standout attractions were four unique Grinch/Whoville-themed floats and an eye-catching Ghostbusters float. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the Colton Fire Department showcased a fire engine with
Christmas decorations.
City and regional leaders, including Mayor Frank Navarro, Councilmembers John Echevarria, Kelly Chastain, and Dr. G, were seen participating in the parade, waving to the community from their respective floats. Notably, Dr. G played the Parade, cont. next pg.
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The Nguyen Family and Mayor Helen Tran visiting Tin Nguyen’s memorial at the San Bernardino County Government Center’s Curtain of Courage Memorial on December 2, 2023.
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n a poignant Saturday morning, San Bernardino County commemorated the eighth anniversary of the Dec. 2, 2015, terrorist attack, a day that forever altered the community. The attack, which claimed the lives of 14 individuals, including 13 County Environmental Health
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Vanessa Nguyen (pictured), who fled Vietnam with her parents and Tin decades ago, was quoted in 2015 saying, only she can understand me, she understood everything I went through.
and Public Health employees, left an indelible mark of sorrow and resilience.
In a heartfelt display of remembrance, the county invited the public to join in a moment of silence at 10:55 a.m. on Dec. 2, marking the exact time when the tragedy struck eight years ago. Flags at all County facilities were lowered to half-mast from
Friday, Dec. 1, until sunset on Monday, Dec. 4, as a gesture of respect and mourning.
The Curtain of Courage Memorial, located at the County Government Center, stood as a somber reminder of the lives lost, the survivors, and the first responders who SB Strong cont. next pg.