W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 23, NO. 14
November 28, 2024
A Family Shattered’: Two Toddlers Killed in Rialto Hit-and-Run; Driver Faces Murder Charges
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A child’s car seat lies face down on the street, ejected from a white Honda Accord involved in a devastating hit-and-run collision on November 24, 2024, in Rialto.
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late-night hit-and-run crash killed two toddlers and critically injured their parents in Rialto on Sunday, November 24, 2024, in what police say was caused by a suspected drunk driver who fled the scene. The Rialto Police Department received reports of the three-vehicle collision at
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Neveah and Alinah Yanez, ages 4 and 3, tragically lost their lives in a hit-and-run collision in Rialto, remembered for the joy and laughter they brought to those around them.
11:01 p.m. near Riverside and Walnut avenues. Officers arrived at the scene within a minute, followed by paramedics, who discovered three victims inside a white Honda Accord.
Rialto, was driving the vehicle. Both she and the children’s father, 25-year-old Marky Yanez, sustained serious injuries and were transported to a local trauma center.
Rialto Fire Department paramedics pronounced 4-year-old Neveah and her 3-yearold sister, Alinah, dead at the scene. Their mother, 24-year-old Valencia Avilez of
The crash unfolded when a blue Dodge Ram, driven by Alexis Garcia, 28, of San Bernardino, sped south on Riverside DUI Crash, cont. on next pg.
West Valley Water Celebrates Young Water Stewards and their Art
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Future water conservationists proudly showcase their award-winning artwork at the West Valley Water District's annual poster contest, highlighting the importance of water stewardship among young students.
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he West Valley Water District (WVWD) is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 annual poster contest themed, “Being a Water Saver Means”, a call to action for our young water conservation stewards to illustrate and educate others on how we can all do our part to save water. Student winners were recognized at the November 14th Board of Directors
Meeting and acknowledged for their award-winning art that will be featured in the 2025 WVWD calendar. “The annual poster contest provides future water stewards throughout WVWD’s service area with the opportunity to showcase their creativity and their knowledge of the importance of saving water,” said Vice President Dan Jenkins. “On behalf of the Board, thank you to every student who took the time to participate in this year’s contest and congratula-
tions to the featured winners.” Over 200 hand-drawn posters were submitted by local students in the WVWD service area, that depicted what it means to be a water saver. WVWD staff voted and judged the posters on their expression of the theme, neatness, and creativity. “The annual poster contest is an exciting opportunity to educate the community WVWD Art, cont. on next pg.