Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown Voices Small Business Concerns during JEDE Committee Hearing

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown Voices Small Business Concerns during JEDE Committee Hearing

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) voices small business concerns during JEDE Committee Hearing.

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) voices small business concerns during JEDE Committee Hearing.

SACRAMENTO – Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) joined committee members for a hearing of the Jobs and Economic Development & the Economy (JEDE) Committee on Tuesday, February 5. JEDE is the policy committee in the State Assembly responsible for reviewing policies and legislation related to small business development, international trade and other economic development related issues.

 

The JEDE Committee includes Assemblymember Jose Medina, chair, Assemblymember Travis Allen, vice-chair, and Assemblymembers Tom Daly, Paul Fong, Steve Fox, Ben Hueso, Eric Linder, Melissa A. Melendrez, and V. Manuel Pérez. Assemblymember Ken Cooley also joined the members of the JEDE Committee for the hearing.

 

JEDE is currently tackling the state’s economy and unemployment figures by seeking job creation opportunities. During the hearing, Assemblymember Brown spoke about the importance of supporting small businesses and jobs in the Inland Empire and she indicated there are impediments to businesses.

 

“I’m glad I had the opportunity to voice concerns on behalf of the small business community in the 47th District during the hearing. Supporting small business is so important to me because small businesses provide a majority of jobs in our district. Small businesses are hurting right now and many of them are closing their doors. We need to help our small businesses by updating and streamlining some of the state’s regulatory processes,” said Assemblymember Brown.

 

Assemblymember Brown said she plans to support the JEDE Committee as they look for ways to improve our state’s economy.

 

For more information, contact (909) 381-3238.

 

 

Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown represents the 47th Assembly District, which includes Colton, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Rialto, San Bernardino, and the unincorporated communities of Bloomington and Muscoy.

 

Website of Assemblymember Cheryl R. Brown:http://www.asmdc.org/members/a47/

Rialto’s First Food Truck the Entertainment Line Up

Food Truck enthusiasts and those looking to support High School drama and music programs. Well both people can come together this Saturday at Rialto High School.

Rialto High School Food Truck Festival- Saturday, 9/22/12
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Our post yesterday was about the food trucks we broke down the types of trucks and what they have to offer. We will have updates on 2 more trucks in the next couple days.

So what we have today is………………………… The entertainment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Car Show — Looking for more cars (classic, racers, concept, newer muscle) Motorcycles, Public Safety Vehicles anything!!!!!!!!!!!! No cost to enter your car!!!!!!!

DJ Boogie — Rialto High School Alumni will be spinning and mixing for the crowds.

School Choir will be performing.

Belly Dancing Group.

Kids Carnival:

Face Painting — Provided by Marinello Beauty School.

Picture Booth, Ring Toss, Coin Toss, Soccer Toss and much much more…………

They are looking for more live performers so if your group is looking for exposure or just wants to help out this great cause please email us at Davidsmarketing@aol.com

Also were looking for cars and vehicles for their car show lets make this a great event.

Come back tomorrow for more info on remaining trucks and any other last minute updates.

 

 

Get to know the food trucks coming to Rialto 9-22-12

Coming to Rialto High School this weekend is Rialto’s first ever food truck event helping to sponsor the music programs at the high school.

Rialto High School Food Truck Festival- Saturday, 9/22/12
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Its so exciting how could it get any better?

How about a simple breakdown of each truck to get those taste buds watering!!!!!!

First truck is the “ZZ Truck” created by SIZZLER AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

Below is an article from the Fast Food Mayven that breaks down this truck quite well. We have also included their social media links so you can let them know how excited you are that they are coming to RIALTO!!!!!

Sizzler is launching a food truck later this fall, but don’t expect Southern California’s latest restaurant-on-wheels to be an exact duplicate of its namesake chain.

For now, the Sizzler truck is being called “ZZ Truck” and will boast a menu of sliders, fries and ice cream sandwiches.

“ZZ Truck is Sizzler’s response to the local demands of quality unique gourmet cuisine available fast and simple,” the company said in a statement.

Starting later this month, Sizzler will host a naming contest for the new truck on Twitter and Facebook.

Fans can choose from the following names:

  • K.O.W. (Kitchen On Wheels)
  • The Steak Lab
  • Red, White, & Moo
  • Cruizzin’ Carnivore
  • Steak On It!

With the use of iPads to take orders, the truck promises fast delivery of its basic menu. Prices range from $1 to $10 for sliders, sides, toppings and desserts. The three sliders on the menu are Tri-Tip, Pulled Pork and French Dip.

The naming contest begins Oct. 10. Voting runs until Oct. 31, and all voters will be entered into a contest to win an iPod Touch.  For now, it is unclear where the Sizzler truck will roam when it launches in November. Stay tuned for more information.

Tell us: Do you think it is a smart idea for Sizzler to not use its recognizable brand on its new food truck?

https://twitter.com/zztruck

http://www.facebook.com/zztruck

Mesohungry Truck

Get ready for the bite of your life. The MeSoHungry Truck was created by a top chef and team of Westside “foodies” who are committed to bringing quality gourmet food to the masses without the gourmet price. Using only fresh high-quality ingredients, MeSoHungry serves up a fusion of world flavors that pack a monster-sized punch. Whether you’re on the hunt for the city’s best marinated short rib slider, tuna sandwich, or sweet potato fries, you’ll come to expect the unexpected from MeSoHungry.

We’re experts in delivering the “sneak attack”: bold flavors, fiery sauces, unlikely combinations, and new “foodie”specials for our dedicated followers. The monster twist? We change our menu seasonally. Like many of the world’s finest restaurants, our regularly changing menus ensure that only the highest quality and freshest ingredients are used in our monster dishes. Our food is made to order—and you know what that means. You best bring your appetite for fresh gourmet street food… cuz our menu will make yousohungry!

Who are we?

Executive Chef Cory Ewing, a.k.a. “Chef Cory,” will be designing and cooking up your Big, Li’l, and Sweet Monsters. His extensive gourmet restaurant experience spans from McCormick and Schmicks, as well as The Four Seasons Hotel. He has been cooking for more than 15 years. He most recently operated his own catering business. Classically trained at Le Cordon Bleu culinary school, Chef Cory prefers to modernize his dishes while keeping his plates simple and infused with bold flavors from seasonal ingredients. When it comes to creativity in the kitchen, Chef Cory has a laid-back, less-is-more approach. Taking cues from his love for the outdoors, he specializes in grilling, seafood, and international cuisine. In addition to Chef Cory, the MeSoHungry team includes Mike Ewing, President.

MENU:

Big Monsters

  • Monster Burger w/ Angus, Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Asian BBQ Sauce
  • The Duke w/ Angus, Onion Rings, Coleslaw, BBQ Sauce, Bacon on Cheese Bread
  • Cali Sliders (2) w/ Angus, Smoked Apple-Wood Bacon, Balsamic Sauteed Onions, Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce
  • KTM Sliders (2) w/ Marinated Short Ribs, Pepper Jack Cheese, Crispy Onions and Spicy Crème Fraîche
  • Flyin’ Hawaiian Sliders (2) w/ Chicken, Crispy Maui Onions and Chipotle Aioli

Lil’ Monsters

  • Shoe String Fries Garlic Parmesan, Parsley
  • Sweet Potato Fries w/Spicy Crème Fraîche
  • Beer Battered Onion Rings w/BBQ sauce

Beverages & Chips

  • Bottled Water
  • Assorted Drinks
  • Chips

Visit their website for pictures of their awesome food.

http://mesohungrytruck.com/

http://twitter.com/mesohungrytruck

http://www.facebook.com/#!/mesohungrytruck

WheresTheFirePizza A fire pizza truck.

Where’s The Fire takes pride in providing you with fresh, gourmet ingredients for a unique taste and a vast selection unlike any you’ve ever experienced. We specialize in gourmet pizza and wood fired cuisine, anytime anywhere.  Our focus is unparalleled customer service and strive on innovating an entertaining experience to keep you wanting more.

Our founder, Dr James Krider, has a passion for cuisine, quality, and a thirst for learning new things.  After taking classes with Famous Italian Pizzaiolo, Renown Sonoma Chefs and World Champion Pizza Aficionados, Dr Kriders’ love for food blossomed in August 2011 to start Where’s The Fire.

Our commit to quality has driven us to source fresh ingredients from all over the world…we handcraft our pies with buttery Grande cheese, authentic Caputo 00 flour, ripe San Marzano  tomatoes and  savory Turkish Oregano, just to list a few. The romantic tradition of the wood-fired oven brings flavor forward unlike any other oven.  The blazing fire and wood elevates anything we bake for a fresh out-of-the-oven culinary experience.

We invite you to bask in the glowing flame and scent of wood for a taste explosion to amaze your senses…at our events or yours.

http://wtfpza.com/?page_id=50 – Menu

http://www.facebook.com/WTFpza

http://twitter.com/WTFpza

Gringos Tacos

Four Generations of Food Truck Knowledge. Bringing Fresh, Fast Eats to The Streets. Look For Our Flat Black War Wagon! Accept NO Imitations!!

http://de.twitter.com/GringosTacos

The Cupcake Place

http://thecupcakeplaceonline.com/about

http://thecupcakeplaceonline.com/flavors

Hale’iwa Shave Ice

Absolutely incredible! My taste buds were registering amazing flavors that were off the chart! I’ve never had Hawaiian style shaved ice and WOW nothing else will ever compare.

Their little trailer is pretty snazzy. Everyone needs to embrace technology and reap the benefits. iPads, flat screen TV’s, Bose sound system, custom video slideshows just shows you that they mean business.

…and then they back everything up with a killer product!

I made a mess in my pants after one taste. Happy endings for all! 🙂

http://www.haleiwashaveice.com/page3.html – About

http://www.facebook.com/Haleiwashaveice

https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=Haleiwashaveice

Short Rib BBQ – Info coming soon

Rialto High School Food Truck Festival- Saturday, 9/22/12

Come one come all and enjoy a small food truck experince while supporting Rialto High School music program.

Show your support for our schools by attending this fundraiser.

Rialto High School Food Truck Festival- Saturday, 9/22/12
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT TUESDAY, 8/7/12.
DOWNTOWN 5 – 8:30 PM.

Yes its that time of year again, time for National Night Out. This event is an annual event created to foster community awareness. Target, Rialto PD, Cardenas Markets and many more have teamed up to bring this event to Downtown Rialto again.

There will be tons of:
Vendors
Entertainment
Food
And

Demos from our wonderful Rialto Police Department.

This is a FREE event that draws people from all over the city. Its a time to get out and be around fellow citizens and have a good time.

Click the link below and Join the event group to be kept up to date on all the developments.

http://www.facebook.com/events/430826046967978/

Coffee With the Chief, Taste of Rialto and More………….

Coffee with the Police Chief

June 12th from 8:00 to 9:00 am – A meet and greet with the Rialto Police Chief and staff!  This will be a recurring event happening every 2nd Tuesday at Coffee Nutzz (119 E. Foothill Blvd.).  Come out and learn more about your Police Deparment!

A Taste Of Rialto

You’re invited to join us for the 8th Annual Taste of Rialto on Thursday, June 7th from 5:00 – 8:00 pm in Downtown Rialto.  The Rialto Chamber of Commerce, City of Rialto, and State Farm Insurance are sponsoring the  “Taste of Rialto.”  This event will highlight over a dozen of Rialto’s finest restaurants and will include wine and beer tasting from several participating wineries and breweries in the region.  A wide variety of foods including African, American, BBQ, Cajun, Chinese, Mexican and International cuisine will be free for the tasting!  The event will be held at the Downtown Park on the northeast corner of Rialto Avenue and Riverside and will include entertainment.  Tickets for the event are $25.00 and are available from the Rialto Chamber of Commerce (909) 875-5364 and at the event.  There will also be a Cruise Night on Friday, June 8th from 7:00 – 10:00 pm. See you there!

Run What You Brung Car Show

Come join us for the annual Run Whatcha Brung car show. This event takes place Saturday, June 9th,  from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in Downtown Rialto. Free admission to spectators.

2012 National Night Out

National Night Out is a nation-wide program co-sponsored by Target in where neighborhood watch groups come together one night a year with Target representatives, police, fire, school and city officials, to celebrate the concerted effort in fighting crime throughout the year. This year’s event will be held on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 from 5:00 – 8:30 pm.

National Night Out is a wonderful opportunity for our community to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and neighborhood camaraderie. It represents the kind of spirit, energy, and determination that is helping make our neighborhoods safer places throughout the year. It is a night to celebrate safety and crime prevention success and to expand and strengthen our commitment throughout the year.

The Rialto Police Department and its personnel are proud to host such a great event and we would like to say a special “Thank You” to all of our citizens for their willingness to work with us to make this a better and safer Rialto.

Want free exposure????

Are you a business, community group, charitable organization, local elected official or a person seeking a local office?

Here at Rialto Now we are always looking to highlight the latest and greatest in and around Rialto. What we are offering are opportunities for you to get the word out to residents and community leaders that truly care about this City and the Inland Empire.

How does it work:

  • We formulate a series of questions that are directly related to your and your industry. We then email those questions to you at an email address you provide. You in turn answer those questions, then email it back to us with any pictures, contact links, phone number ect. We run grammar, spelling and check to make sure all words are clean don’t infringe on another persons rights and we post it.

What if I don’t like some of your questions:

  • That hasn’t happened but if you don’t like them don’t answer them. Of course the more interesting content we have and pictures we provide will make your post the most viewed.
  • These “SPOTLIGHTS” are designed in a way to inform the public on the given topic host, they are never intended to portray the business in a negative light.

How can I control any ads that may appear on my post:

  • You can make special requests to have certain adds not shown on your post. The best way is to pay to advertise on your own post we never put more than one ad per post. Ads range from $10 – $50. Ask us for the details.

Who can request to have a “SPOTLIGHT” done for them:

  • Anyone that their business deals with the city of Rialto, sells to people who reside in Rialto, business/organization/political figure or person running for political office/community group/ non-profit or any host group located within Rialto.

Here are a few of the “SPOTLIGHTS” we have already done:

So if your intrested in a “SPOTLIGHT” please email:

 davidsmarketing@aol.com and put in the subject line “SPOTLIGHT”

Area 1 Command Meeting Review

Hello readers here is our review of the area command meeting in area 1. This is Lt Karol’s second meeting since his promotion and assignment as area 1 commander for Rialto. Lt. Karol ran this meeting alot like one of our favorite retired Lt Crispin, the meeting was very comfortable and flowed nicely.

Lt Karol Area 1 Commander opening up his 2nd meeting

Topics were well covered and residents were given and opportunity to comment and vent without being chased out of the room because they didn’t entirely agree with the presenter. Not every presenter spoke because the presenters that did speak were important to the people sitting in the audience.

I wasnt entirely sure how the chosen venue would suit this meeting when I first heard about it, but after the meeting was over the only critique is that it was hard to find out which room the meetin was in because Sunrise Church is such a large facility. Proper signage would help negate this issue. The people who attend there who were there for bible studies and other groups were very nice, hospitible and helped you find the right room.

Larry Decrona Owner & Managing partner in aquisition and Property Managment

First up was Larry from Superior Graffitti Removal – They are the new graffitti removal company and they are promising to do more for less. How many of you have ever paid less for for a service or product and been at all happy with the end result? My fear is that they will relize this city is more work than originally factored and come back to council looking for money &/or allow their service drop off due to the additional expense of serivcing our city. They promise next day service & a national reporting serivce that is free to the city. They say that if you call on graffitti and they cant remove it or refuse to because of some strange rules they will call you and inform you. Well I debunked that this week I called on three spots this week no removal and no call. Go to the community Graffitti page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rid-Rialto-of-Graffitti/216882198324244 give it a “LIKE” and join the discousion.

They say they are the largest graffitti removal company in LA County, like that was a badge of honor. LA County has a reputation of throwing bad money after good and has graffitti blanketing their communities. Where is the graffitti removal response? You can find them at http://4superior.com .

Scott Enoch with City of Rialto Parks and Rec

Scott Enoch with Parks and Rec seemed a little unprepared for the types of questiones he recived. He spoke about the cataloge that the city puts out to inform the community about services they provice and annonced the dedication cerimony at Freguson park that will take place Saturday July 14th. Whats funny is the football feilds wont be stripped until just before the dedication and grand opening of the park because they want it to look nice, yet the park is already open. In my opinion it sends the message that the city dosent care about the comunity just the press and media that wont show up for the event. The only time media covers Rialto is for bad things very rare to hear about positive things in the Sun or ABC 7 in reference to Rialto.

The questions Mr Enoch wasnt ready for was about the violence, crime, debachury and filth that currently resides in our parks. People complained about the janitorial services that Mr Enoch had never met or seen in his life. People described to cleaning staff as 2 mexican ruffians pulling up in a lifted black truck and doing very little cleaning. Bathrooms cleanliness was also a issue sticky and trashed almost all the time, waste baskets with busted out bottoms, gangs taking over our parks and much more.

If you want to know more about our parks you are directed to the parks and rec commision meeting 3rd tuesday of every month. Also if you have issues with broken or damaged park equipment call public works and or Parks and Rec.

Sergio is with Public Works and is a Traffic Engineer

Public works was next and they had a traffic engineer out to speak to the public. 2 new traffic signals were installed 1 at Valley/Cactus and the other on Rverside Ave in front of Fire Station 202. Cactus south bound is sceduled to be widened, Ayala north bound will be widened, Linden north bound to Carter and a new signal will begin the planning phases at Linden and Riverside Aves. This intersection is the source of many accidents and fatilities in the past and is well over due. Also Pepper will be extended to the 210 freeway.

Mike Story is the City Manager addressing some issues within the city

Last was Mike Story the city manager for the city of Rialto. First off read his monthly report its full of great information. Mr Story spoke about some of the issues that were being brought up. In and Out in Rialto will happen at its latest is 2013, the city is getting leaner but its finding ways to to the same with less. Mr Story is a straight shooter with a positive outlook as long as we can remain together during the lean years. Super Walmart is finally moving along, Mr Story spoke about ways his department is making Rialto more business freindly without giving away the farm. San Bernardino has done just that with the new Amazon Wharehouse, Kohls Distribution center, Regal Cinema project in downtown and many more they earn so little on tax revenues and have nothing to pay for toads damaged by truck traffic or crime that follows these developments. Mr Story is using quick building permits, defered project payments and more to help developers.

Finally Lt Karol closed the meting with some recent crime trends in the area and city:

  • Ding Dong Break In – Somone comes up to your door and knocks and rings the bell if none awnsers another person access your backyard smashes in your slider and ransacks your home in and out in about 2 mins. If your home awsner from inside you dont have to awnser the door but with them knowing somones home they normally move on.
  • Front Door Kick In – Yes its back they caught 2 males who had been victimizing homes on the south end of area 1. Key here is to report people that dont belong in your neigborhood.
  • Into the Garage – Do you leave a garage door opener in your car? If yes then you could be a waiting victim of this breakin.

Rialto’s Annual Car Show

Every June Rialto gets to show off our local cars, interest has been dropping a little bit but it’s still a cool little show.

I miss the days where it was a 2 day event which consisted of show and shine with burn out contest at the airport Friday night. Then Saturday it’s the full show with vendors and open header contests.

The show used to fill up Riverside Ave from Foothill to the very bottom of down town, now it just barely fills in the down town borders.

Even in its current shape it’s still a great show I have many fond memories at the show and once I get a job I don’t have to work weekends I will be able to share it again with my daughter.

Below are the details:

Run Whatcha Brung Car Show XIX – Saturday, June 9, 2012 Downtown Rialto, California

7:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Classic cars, food and vendor booths, live entertainment.  Files below are for viewing, printing and/or download:
Vehicle Exhibitor Entry Form (JPG)

Vendor Application Instructions (PDF)

Food Vendor Application and City of Rialto Permit (PDF)

Non-Food Vendor/Auto Related Application and City of Rialto Permit (PDF)

Area Command Meetings For June

 

Hello everyone, as we come up on summer we also tend to have spikes in certain crimes. Its hot and people tend to make bad choices when they are hot and bothered. I know that people are more likely to fight because of Alcohol, tension & did you just look at my girl…….. Lol. Another variable in this equation is teens off school for summer break coupled with parents having to work more than one job so they are less likely to be home to keep their kids busy with a little thing called all the adults are taking teens jobs & our governments lack of ability to see marijuana as harmful.

Also what is so wrong with insisting that at least one council memeber attend an area command meeting?

Everyone needs to make every effort to be at their communities area command meeting so that they can hear what the police have planned for the summer, they can convey current problems & can have an oportunity to ask additional questions of elected and law enforcement officials.

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