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W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD

Vol 22, NO. 42

June 27, 2024

Former Beloved Rialto Police Captain, Anthony Vega, Sworn In as Colton’s 32nd Chief of Police commitment to the community.

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"With all of you here today, you are showing not only myself but the Colton Police Department the support that we have as an agency. That's important because we cannot do this job by ourselves; it takes partnership," said Vega. He credited his success to divine guidance, family support, and the intercession of prayer warriors.

n a momentous Tuesday morning, Anthony Vega was sworn in as the City of Colton’s 32nd Chief of Police at the city's chambers in its government center. The ceremony was attended by over 300 people, including Vega’s family, colleagues from his previous department (Rialto Police), and representatives from neighboring agencies.

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Vega, who was pinned by his grandmother during the ceremony, was greeted with enthusiasm and support from the crowd, indicating his strong community ties. Notable attendees included Rialto City Councilman Joe Baca Sr., members of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, and the Colton City Council, including Mayor Frank Navarro, Councilman John Echevarria, and Dr. G.

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Colton Police Department Chief of Police Anthony Vega getting pinned by his grandmother on June 25, 2024.

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City Manager Bill Smith highlighted Vega's fit for the role, stating, "My philosophy over the years is that we hire for fit here at Colton Police Department, not necessarily just for the skill set. And certainly, Anthony Vega has both." In his speech, Chief Vega expressed his gratitude and

Vega emotionally thanked his wife Anabelle and his children for their unwavering support and withstanding the sacrifices he has had to make over the years while serving the community. "You’ve been part of this journey since the beginning. 31 years ago, you married a dock worker pursuing a dream and a calling into the field of law enforcement. You’ve always seen the potential in me, even when I didn't see it in myself," he said. Vega’s commitment to the community was a recurring theme in his address. He expressed a strong desire to elevate the standards within the police department and make Colton a safer city. "The call to serve in law enforcement is a noble call. Not only is it tough Police, cont. on next pg.

Carlos De La Torre of Rialto High School Awarded WVWD Scholarship The scholarship was open to high school seniors who live or go to school in West Valley Water District’s service area with a 2.5 gpa or higher and who planned to attend a two-year, four-year or vocational trade school within the next school year.

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Julianna Valencia of Los Osos High School and Carlos De La Torre of Rialto High School accepting their $1,000 scholarships.

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he West Valley Water District ( W V W D ) Board of Directors was thrilled to recognize Julianna Valencia of Los Osos High School and Carlos De La Torre of Rialto High School as the recipients of its inaugural Scholarship

Contest during the District’s June 6 board meeting. Applicants of the “Water Conservation Starts with You” themed scholarship were challenged with explaining the collaboration and accountability between community water systems and residents that

is required to meet statemandated conservation goals through a written or video essay. Both students were awarded scholarship funds to be directly applied on their behalf to the schools they plan to attend this fall. “On behalf of the

Board, I’d like to congratulate Julianna and Carlos for their exceptional submissions,” said WVWD Board President Greg Young. “The District is proud to engage with our next generation of water leaders and provide resources for them to achieve their academic goals.”

“It brings me great joy to see the next generation of water stewards pursue higher education and understand the importance of water conservation” said WVWD Director Angela Garcia. “We wish them both luck in their future academic endeavors.” For more information regarding this year’s Scholarship Contest and future scholarship contests, please visit www.wvwd.org/scholarships.


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