W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 24, NO. 50
July 23, 2026
Naked Man Found Dead in Rialto City Park; Police Investigate Suspicious Death
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PHOTO MANNY SANDOVAL Rialto City Park is pictured before police began investigating the suspicious death of 63-year-old resident Jose De Jesus Arriaga Loza, who was found nude with facial injuries early July 19.
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Officers found Jose De Jesus Arriaga Loza, a Rialto resident, lying on the grass in the north-central area of the park, Lt. James Mills said. His clothing and personal belongings, including his wallet, cash and California driver’s license, were found inside a nearby trash can.
ialto police are investigating the suspicious death of a 63-year-old man whose nude body was found early Sunday morning at Rialto City Park. The Rialto Police Department received a 911 call at about 5:21 AM July 19 reporting a deceased man at the park, located at 130 E
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Investigators observed injuries to Loza’s
face that could have resulted from either a fall or a physical altercation, according to police. Authorities said robbery does not appear to have been a factor in his death. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rialto Police Department at 909820-2550. Anonymous tips may be submitted through WeTip at 800-782-7463.
Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes Honors Inland Empire Changemakers at ‘Summer Celebration of Service’
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PHOTO CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR Inland Empire changemakers gather for a group photo at the Ayala Park community center July 14.
PHOTO CHRISTOPHER SALAZAR Man of the Year, David Rabindranath, receives his award from Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes at the Ayala Park community center July 14.
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The inaugural Summer Celebration of Service marked the beginning of what many hope will become a tradition to honor exemplars of volunteerism, public service and civic leadership from across the region.
he evening was full of gratitude and embrace as nonprofit leaders, first responders, veterans and small business owners gathered at the Ayala Park community center in Bloomington July 14 as Sen. Eloise Gómez Reyes recognized residents whose work has strengthened communities
“We call it ‘Summer Celebration of
Service’ because service is one of the greatest gifts that we can give one another,” Reyes told attendees. “Communities are built by people . . . they’re built by all of you.” During her opening remarks, Reyes reflected on growing up in Colton and Summer of Service, cont. next pg.