*Rialto Record 11/16/23

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Rialto Councilmember Rafael Trujillo opens the water workshop at San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District.

By Manny Sandoval

he WELL UnTapped Fellowship Water Workshop, a vital event for discussing state water challenges, was successfully co-hosted by City of Rialto Councilmember Rafael Trujillo and Assemblymember James Ramos of the 45th District on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Held at the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, the workshop attracted nearly 50 community leaders, marking the culmination of the 2023 fellowship program led by Councilmember Trujillo.

Reflecting on his journey in public service and water issues, Trujillo shared his insights from the WELL UnTapped Fellowship Program. "During the water tours and discussions in the Program, I engaged with community members and industry leaders. I visited communities fac-

ing major water challenges, including arsenic contamination. These stories underline my commitment to public service and the necessity of our collective involvement in water discussions," Trujillo stated, encouraging audience engagement.

Victor Griego, President and Founder of WELL, emphasized the importance of Latino leaders in addressing California's water challenges. "California's water issues demand awareness from all Californians about conservation. These workshops equip leaders to collaborate towards sustainable communities amidst climate change challenges," Griego explained.

The event featured Dr. Milan Mitrovich of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District discussing water recharge and Joanne Chan from the West Valley Water District presenting on the Fluidized Bed Bioreactor Wellhead Treatment System. A panel followed, focus-

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ing on innovative water conservation strategies in new development projects, with Joseph Zoba of the Yucaipa Valley Water District and Sal Aridi from the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials.

The planning committee included Clarixza Gonzalez from Assemblymember Ramos' Office, Dr. June Hayes of the San Bernardino Valley Municipal Water District, Dan Jenkins and Angelica Garcia of the West Valley Water District, and Evelyn Dominguez and Edgar Montes from the Rialto Unified School District.

WELL, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has been educating and training California's local elected officials on state water policy since 2012, with over 1,300 officials participating. More information about the WELL UnTapped Fellowship is available at latinosforwater.org/UnTapped.

City of Rialto to Host Inagural Heritage Days November 18

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n November 18, 2023, the city of Rialto will host the first annual Heritage Days in downtown Rialto from 11-4 pm. The event will honor Rialto, California’s rich history and exciting future. Attendees will be entertained with performers, stories from locals with roots in the community, a bike tour of Rialto’s Historical landscape, food and information vendors, and so much more. “This city has come a long way,” Cynthia

Alvarado, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community services said. “People can come out to honor this great city and share it’s history with all the new young families in Rialto.”

Admission to this family friendly event is free to the public and seeks to encourage the support of the Rialto Community and businesses. Streets surrounding the Rialto Civic Center (150 S Palm Ave, Rialto, Ca) will be shut down to traffic from 6 am to 8 pm for the special event.

“We have route 66, we have an original Adobe house from the early 19th century, and we have a community full of young families curious about Rialto’s heritage,” Cynthia Alvarado said. “This event will show people why Rialto is referred to as the bridge to progress.”

The special event is sponsored by the Rialto Historical Society, the city of Rialto, and Rialto Unified School District. For more information, please call 909-4214949.


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