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

17 Sep 2012 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Ca, Chocolate, City of Rialto, Edgar Montes, Food Trucks, IE Gourmet Food Trucks, Inland Empire, Keith Kahn, rialto unified school district, RUSD, Uncategorized, youth

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 AIRPORT: Move to San Bernardino advances or miss-use of Water Sale Money

14 Sep 2012 2 Comments

by rialto-now in AFL-CIO, American Cancer Society, American Water, Bad Commerce, Budget, Ca, Cancer, City of Rialto, Currupt, Deborah Robertson, Ed palmer, Ed Scott, Grace Vargas, In & Out, Inland Empire, Joe Baca Jr, June Hayes, Lewis Properties, Mayor Pat Morris, Protest, Public Safety, Target, Taxes, Water, wwwstoprialtowaterratehikes.com, youth

Below you will find a story from the Press Enterprise Newspaper. The articles purpose is to highlight the work moving forward at the San Bernardino Airport with the closing of the Rialto Airport. We were told that the $30 Million the city would secure by selling off our water for 30 years and raising our rates over four years by more than 100% was going to go to allow the city to afford the types of upgrades necessary when your developing land where there isn’t drainage, adequate streets for expected traffic along with street lights and signals. Reading below at first sight you think your reading about the continued relocation of the airport to move forward with its closure, but that’s not the case to those of us who still fight against this evil deal.

The following was never made clear to the public:

Anything about the bulk of land sales going to the San Bernardino Airport for relocation costs.
That now that the land is worthless and not desired by anyone, the city made another bad deal on our behalf to give away the supposed Capital Development money obtained from the bad water deal.

What makes the water deal and now the Airport Closure stink are:

Closing of the Airport puts our own Helicopter program in jeopardy. We will have to take our own helicopter to another Airport creating an unnecessary delay in response time (which newspaper article will we find tells us where our helicopter will be based since the city hates telling the community what they are doing).
$30 Million isn’t allot of money when it comes to large development. If a BULK of the money must go to San Bernardino what money is left for all the BUSINESS they think they can attract to come to RIALTO?
Why wont the city tell us all the people connected to the city who will make millions at Rialto Rate Payers Expense.
The statement from Councilman and Mayor Candidate ED SCOTT that the settlement money from the perchlorate cases wont be enough to repay Rialto businesses who paid perchlorate fees for years right along with Rialto residents. So Ed Scott wants us to promote him to Mayor and trust him with the responsibility of attracting new business to the city. He has his hands super dirty in being on the committee that hired failed Superior for graffiti removal services, being a council member that still likes and wants American Water as the servicer of Rialto’s failed water deal and calls the police and makes false accusations against Rialto Residents because he doesn’t like what they say.
Target, Super Wal-Mart and In & Out are the three projects on tap for the $30 million, if we have to give most of that money to San Bernardino how will any of these projects happen?

Read the article below, then email your council members and city administrator and ask them to finally be honest with us!!!!!

Little activity goes on at Rialto Airport these days. The last few tenants could find a new home at San Bernardino International Airport.

Seven years after an act of Congress ordered Rialto Municipal Airport closed, the effort to shift tenants to San Bernardino International Airport took a small step on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

The San Bernardino International Airport Authority awarded contracts worth up to $1.8 million combined for the design of hangars that will serve private pilots and the San Bernardino County sheriff’s aviation operation.

TR Design Group, a Riverside-based company that built a city call center at Riverside Municipal Airport as well as structures near March Air Reserve Base, was awarded up to $902,720 to develop plans, including architectural and engineering, for the sheriff’s hangar.

An $868,500 contract went to Parsons Brinckerhoff Inc. for design work and oversight of the eventual construction of amenities for private pilots and their planes that would be relocated from Rialto to San Bernardino’s 32-acre site.

Funding will come from the authority’s related Inland Valley Development Agency. The agency has so far received approval from the state’s Department of Finance to use bond revenue for the new hangars and amenities. State law dissolved redevelopment agencies earlier this year and forced them to seek approval from the finance department when they want to spend property tax revenue on unfinished redevelopment projects.

The IVDA has estimated it could cost $9.55 million to build the sheriff’s hangar, according to the list of financial obligations approved by the state. The general aviation improvements could cost nearly $7 million.

In 2005, Congress made the rare move to close Rialto Airport because the city — the airport’s owner — wanted to see the land developed with homes, retail and other improvements. A large portion of the money earned from selling the land was supposed to have gone to the San Bernardino airport to create space for the tenants forced to move. But the economy soured, land values plummeted, and no land was sold or developed. Tenants still pay rent month-to-month at Rialto Airport, where weeds are visible sprouting from the runway.

Recently, the city of Rialto approved a complicated deal to contract out its water management in order to earn money to reimburse San Bernardino airport for a portion of the costs.

Rialto Airport, which has been further tangled in uncertainty because of the dissolution of the city’s redevelopment agency, is expected to close by 2014, said Chad Merrill, project manager for the IVDA and San Bernardino airport.

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

11 Sep 2012 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Budget, Ca, City of Rialto, Coffee Nutz, davidsMarketing, Edgar Montes, Family, IE Gourmet Food Trucks, Inland Empire, Keith Kahn, rialto unified school district, RUSD, youth

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.

Coffee With The Chief 9-11-12

10 Sep 2012 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Burglury, Ca, Centurion Security Patrol, City of Rialto, Crime, davidsMarketing, Inland Empire, Public Safety, Rialto Police Department, SCAT, SWAT, youth

Come out and learn whats up within the police department and also have the ability to ask questions of the city’s top law enforcement official.

Great opportunity to hear others issues and air out your own. Sometimes we have questions but were not sure if they sound dumb (there is no dumb question) or we may not want to speak up in a large crowd.

That is whats awesome about this monthly event. The chief actually comes out and in an intimate setting informs the community on what his department has been doing and how they are planning to attack the different types of crime in Rialto.

Have you ever wondered who is responsible for Graffiti? How to better protect yourself from becoming a victim of property crime? These are just a few of the many questions that can be answered at this event.

Chief Farrar brings with him different people from the department that handle different issues. People he has brought include; Captain Randy Deanda, Volunteer coordinator Judy Roberts and his administrative assistant.

Its time for the community to become more involved in Rialto. We have seen the numbers of people coming out to this event grow every month, so if you have the time we would love to see you there and you will enjoy the time.

We have included the flyer with a map of where the Cocos restaurant is.

If you can’t make it but would like to have your questions answered reply here or email them to Rialtonw@aol.com we will ask the question and post the answer in our re-cap of the event.

Also if you have kids feel free to bring them, I will have my three-year old with me and I will be bringing extra crayons, color sheets and other things to keep the kids busy 🙂

“SPOTLIGHT” On Bernice Reveles

03 Sep 2012 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Family, Family Sports, Inland Empire, Uncategorized, youth

Today we have a “SPOTLIGHT” on an up and coming musician that is ready to blow up the music charts with her passion and beautiful voice.

I was so impressed by her and how this interview turned out. Atthe end you will find out how you can get a FREE download of her latest song. So check out the “SPOTLIGHT” and let us know what you think!!!!!!!

RIALTO NOW – When and why did you start playing?

BERNICE – I started playing guitar when I was 14 years old. I had been playing piano here and there, but guitar had always intrigued me. Just being able to put a couple of chords together and adding some lyrics is just amazing to me… AND it’s way more convenient than a piano!

RIALTO NOW – Is there a moment that you can remember that drove you to sing?

BERNICE – When did it click that you liked singing? – My Aunt Lorena. She use to sing around the LA area for years when she was young. I remember at one New Years Eve family party, when I was 5, she was singing with a trio that plays Spanish music and I just stood there in complete AWE. I saw how everyone was so focused on her and how confident she was. Since then, I knew I wanted to be a singer.

RIALTO NOW – Tell us a little about yourself.

BERNICE – I’m 18 years old. Recent graduate from A.B. Miller High and currently attending Mt. SAC. I’m a singer-songwriter from Fontana, CA. I’ve lived around the country…literally. I lived in Texas, South Carolina but born and raised in Southern California and I’m a complete optimist about life.

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Check out her single “BABY I LIKE YOU” will be releasing on 9/4/12 as a free download at http://www.Soundcloud.com/bernicereveles

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RIALTO NOW – What role does FAMILY play in your music?

BERNICE – They play a HUGE role in my music! Without their love, support and wisdom I’d be totally lost. They’re my soul and I’m never without them.

RIALTO NOW – Which instruments do you play?

BERNICE – I play guitar and piano. My guitar is always with me on stage. I plan on learning drums next…if my brother is willing to teach me haha!

RIALTO NOW – What other producers, songwriters and/or artists do you see as your primary inspirations?

BERNICE – Definitely Alanis Morissette and Taylor Swift. I just love how they don’t care what people say or think of them. They just do their thing with confidence and I idolize them for that fact.

RIALTO NOW – What was it like to be signed with Moe Tan Records?

BERNICE – It was scary, exciting and amazing all at the same time! They’re just genuinely good people. Their positive vibes and happiness just make me feel like I’m family. I’m just so excited to see what is to come for all of us in the future!

RIALTO NOW – What was your favorite performance so far? What made it so special?

BERNICE – It was the Thai Festival on Hollywood Blvd in April 2011. All my closest friends and family were there to cheer me on. They all wore my “Baby, I Like You” T-shirts and promoted me. The crowd was wild and just awesome. It was overall an amazing day, filled with amazing memories.

RIALTO NOW – If someone told you right now to pick one venue and artist to sing/play with what would that be?

BERNICE – Hands down the Sala Apolo in Barcelona, Spain with Taylor Swift!

RIALTO NOW – What is the first song ever sung? Do you have secret craving? fave food?

BERNICE – I was 3 or 4 and I sang Selena’s Bidi Bidi Bom Bom to my family. – Forever will be craving Hot Cheetohs and raspberry iced tea. – PIZZA and SUSHI!

RIALTO NOW – What is your favorite movie?

BERNICE – I have a couple. It’s too hard to choose! But top tree are; The Notebook, (500) Days Of Summer and Pretty In Pink.

RIALTO NOW – Do you have any pets? Dog person or cat?

BERNICE – I’m a dog person. My grandma has a dog, that I like to call mine as well. His name’s Yogi and he’s a North American husky.

RIALTO NOW – What was your first job?

BERNICE – Well, I’m currently experiencing my first job. I volunteer at my mom’s job that is a non-profit organization that service, support and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

RIALTO NOW – Do you have any loves, other then music?

BERNICE – I have a love for traveling and photography. One day I want to be able to travel to different parts of the world, try different things and take risks!

RIALTO NOW – What do you like to do for fun outside of working on music?

BERNICE – Spending time with my family and friends, hit Huntington Beach, go to concerts/shows and just cruise and travel around Southern California.

RIALTO NOW – How do you describe your music to people?

BERNICE – To make it easier for people to understand I like to say it’s like if Taylor Swift and Katy Perry had a baby! haha! I guess it would be considered “pop” music but with my own little twist into it. I am always open for new things!

RIALTO NOW – How often and for how long do you practice?

BERNICE – I practice everyday. You’ll usually catch me playing guitar or writing a song.

RIALTO NOW – Do you have an charities or causes that are close to your heart?

BERNICE – I have two that are close to my heart. One is, To Write Love On Her Arms. They are a cause that spreads awareness for depression, self-harm and suicide. My grandpa took his life away in 2009 and we’ve been following them ever since. They’re very inspirational & have helped us to cope with his lost. The second is the Tourettes Syndrome Association. My little brother Jay was diagnosed with Tourettes 2 years ago and it’s been hard on everyone…but for him, I can only imagine. He’s such an inspiration and a strong kid. He lives everyday normally and doesn’t let it stop him. I love that kid!

You can find bernice at the following links below, plus lets all go to her Facebook and tell her what you liked most about her “SPOTLIGHT”. Plus don’t forget her single “BABY I LIKE YOU” will be releasing on 9/4/12 as a free download at www.Soundcloud.com/bernicereveles

www.BerniceReveles.com

youtube.com/berniceyy94

facebook.com/bernicerevelesmusic
follow me on twitter @itsberniceyy

Were not the only ones smelling coruption

22 Aug 2012 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in AFL-CIO, American Water, Budget, Ca, Cancer, City of Rialto, Crime, Currupt, Deborah Robertson, Ed palmer, Ed Scott, Family, Flores Park, Grace Vargas, In & Out, Inland Empire, Joe Baca Jr, Josie Gonzales, Layoffs, Lazy, Lewis Properties, Nieghborhood Watch, Protest, Public Safety, Rialto Fire, Rialto Police Department, Street Crime Attack Team, SWAT, Terra Vista Shopping Center, Uncategorized, Water, youth

Let’s start with some awesome news we have the attention of more than just or city council we have senators and senators of the future, financial advisors and Dr. Imran Farooq.

Mr. Farooq is a partner at:

The Omnius Group – The Omnius Group specializes in comprehensive economic development to dynamically integrate public and private sectors. Our experience includes real estate development, commercial finance, green technologies, workforce development and extensive relationships across local, state and federal agencies. Our objective is to pursue projects that incorporate economic, social and environmental value in the local communities.

http://www.facebook.com/DrIFarooq

His preliminary advice is to look at:

Is it possible to propose exemptions to rate increases depending on household incomes? This might be a way to protect the most vulnerable in the community but still facilitate the deemed ‘necessary’ upgrades.

Now we were sent an interesting piece of news. The article below is about the failure of American Water to secure the contract with the City of Rialto. I find it interesting that in the press release they (RWS) claim they decided to sever ties with American Water, but here it looks like American Water was the one cutting the ties. Insiders have told me that the cities decision to ignore the residents desire to put the outsourcing issue to a vote in November gave American Water an uneasy feeling about moving forward. The city attorney’s bad advice to the council now looks like a failed political move.

You see they didn’t put the issue on the ballot for a ton of reasons:

They don’t want to know what you think, at least the Eds and the city attorney. Call them sometime and try asking questions they will try everything in their power to shove you off they just want to make their money.
They know it’s an election year with a presidential election which means more people at the polls.
Putting the issue on the ballot would remove their ability to say that most of the people want this deal.
The city wants to have a stock pile of money to dip into to bring us “Development”. What happens once the $30 Million is gone and spent? How then will you bring us the economic development we desire?
The city tried to hide from their bad decision by saying it was a union issue not a community issue, let alone I saw hundreds of residents getting petitions signed the union got what they wanted and left, the residents are still here and a few of us refuse to stop fighting.
Lastly, from the looks of the words of American Water’s CEO American Water walked away. So the city took what they thought would remain secret and tell us we (Council) have decided to remove American Water from the deal and not change the deal just the players right before an election. They didn’t hear us if they did they would have started from the ground up and better involve the community and find ways to protect residents that are elderly, poor and struggling.

Also if this deal is to bring Development to our city can someone explain the consequences of their miss-direction and lies as seen at the bottom of this article from the Public Works Newsletter:

The deal called for American Water to be paid $26.5 million a year to run the system and cover certain maintenance expenses – but not counting the automatic price escalator each year. Multiply that out 30 years – and that’s just for the O&M, which of course must be covered by sufficient revenues from the ratepayers, on top of covering the financing for the improvements, the $30 million “catch up lease payment” to the City, refinancing existing RUA debt (at much higher interest rates), etc.

When I asked Megan Madsen from Table Rock Financial about the built in profit guarantee that was there for American Water she said she had no idea what I was talking about. So when information I stumbled across leads one to believe there is more than they are telling us. Does anyone know that 27.4 million is going toward refinancing existing debt?

No one will tell us the rates they are financing at or why it nessicary to add such a massive amount of debt to something that’s tied to our WATER & WASTE WATER systems. On financial person told me that depending on how the loan is structured it may very well hurt more than help if the city ever found its self in the same situation as our neighbor San Bernardino. I have been told we will be in deficit spending this next fiscal year in the realm of $5 million dollars.

We need to be wiser to WHO is sitting on certain sub communities when it comes to dealings with contracting out services.

RIALTO: Salon to host fundraiser for the needy

07 Aug 2012 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Ca, Cancer, City of Rialto, Family, Inland Empire, youth

Article on a fundraiser that was held here in Rialto this article was found Via Yatown Neighborhood Newsletter. Article from the Press Enterprise paper.

Genesis Beauty Studio of Rialto will host a fundraiser to support homeless women and children on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 224 S. Palm Avenue, Rialto from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Brenda Carr, owner of Genesis Hair Studio, along with her son, Henry Robinson, will be giving back-to-school haircuts for children, and regular haircuts for men, and women. Gift baskets will be sold, and silent auction items will be raffled off in support of Time for Change Foundation, a San Bernardino City nonprofit organization providing housing and leadership development to homeless women and children. All donated proceeds will go towards supporting Time for Change Foundation’s transitional living homes, “Sweet Dreams” and “Mt. View” which annually house over 70 families a year.

According to her business’s mission statement, Brenda first opened Genesis hair studio in 2001 with the goal of “using her cosmetology skills to restore purpose, vision and self-confidence back into the lives of the women that need and want to reestablish themselves in the community.”

When asked about her relationship with Genesis Beauty Studio, long-time client, Gail Randall said, “Brenda has always had a dream to help others and has fulfilled all of her goals. Not only is she remarkable as a stylist and entrepreneur, but she has a strong passion for helping the homeless.”

“Genesis Beauty Studio started as a dream for me, and then it became a goal and eventually developed into a reality. I know and understand the importance of maintaining your image when you are in the community and seeking employment,” said Carr.

Carr has worked in the past with Time for Change Foundation. In May of 2012, she provided three of the Foundation’s clients with beauty makeovers.

Genesis Beauty Studio is currently looking for volunteers who would like to assist the studio for the day of the event. Brenda Carr may be reached at at (951) 536-7309.

06 Aug 2012 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Ca, Centurion Security Patrol, City of Rialto, Crime, Ed palmer, Ed Scott, Edgar Montes, Family, Family Sports, Flores Park, Grace Vargas, IE Gourmet Food Trucks, Inland Empire, Joe Baca Jr, Mike Story, Public Safety, Rialto Fire, Rialto Police Department, SCAT, Steven's Hope for Children, Street Crime Attack Team, SWAT, Target, youth

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/

We need your help, getting water to our NNO Volenteers

03 Aug 2012 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Budget, Ca, City of Rialto, Crime, Fun, http://www.facebook.com/pages/Davids-Marketing/156816741049580, Inland Empire, Nieghborhood Watch, Party, Public Safety, Rialto Fire, Rialto Police Department

We are reaching out to the community looking for water and food donations for our volunteers at this event. Hundreds of people and man hours go into making this event fun and safe for thousands of people each August. Your donation of a bag of Ice and Case of Water will help us keep these servants healthy and hydrated.

Can you help? If so please call Sgt Robert Smith @ 909-820-2582

If you need someone to pick up your items we can also arrange that for you.

Also those donating to the event will be highlighted on the Social Media pages created for the Event as well as on the Blog http://www.Rialtonow.wordpress.com

Post any questions you may have or highlight your business giving to our need at: http://www.facebook.com/events/428226463883251/

Anyone who donates to this event/need will be highlighted on this blog. You will be given a week of advertising space and the opportunity to highlight your organization, business or group. In addition we are putting the finishing touches on a Social Media site that will help carry the community spirit of the NNO program, and will prepare for NNO 2013. Your donation of any size will be also highlighted there. Help us help others.

ADVERTISMENT

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City Council Has Some Explaining to do Over the Water Deal

27 Jul 2012 4 Comments

by rialto-now in American Cancer Society, American Water, Bad Commerce, Budget, Ca, Cancer, City of Rialto, Currupt, Deborah Robertson, Ed palmer, Ed Scott, Family, Grace Vargas, Inland Empire, Layoffs, Mike Story, Protest, Uncategorized, Water, wwwstoprialtowaterratehikes.com, youth

I want to begin this post by telling you that people in council think you’re in love with the water deal since they moved from American Water to more local control. They claim that I am the only one upset and asking questions on all the money changing hands and the great secrecy that has gone into drafting this deal. I would invite everyone to email and call their council and Mayor and tell them good or bad what you think of this deal and whether you believe there needs to be more transparency. I will include the contact info for everyone in city government so that you may more easily reach them.

I was contacted a couple of weeks by someone telling me that American Water is still in the deal with the city of Rialto. This person thought it might be something worth looking into, so I did. What I found wasn’t where my caller expected me to end up but I find it all the more interesting.

It appears that Rialto Water Services (RWS) and American Water are in the same region and RWS was formed about the time American Water began its move on the city’s water system. Although from all my research and digging, so far it looks like American Water is out of the deal, but what I did find stinks from where I sit.

I called American Water and spoke to Maureen Duffy Vice President, Corporate Communications and External Affairs she said that American Water had been removed and she couldn’t speak to any ensuing penalties from this action. Which is funny because we heard there were penalties even if the community voted against the rate increases with prop 218 vote.

Officials from West Valley Water District (WVWD) are not jumping at the chance to take the contract because of all the financial implications that reside there. No one wants to take on this deal that is full of bad looks and dirty dealings. After some digging we find why WVWD is leery.

I placed a call to West Valley Water District and spoke to Mr. Ariza their General Manager:

West Valley Water District is looking to operate the city’s water department. The person controlling the financial side of the deal is Table Rock Financial based out of San Francisco. The total deal is now a 170 million dollar loan, up from 130 million dollars. Who has heard what the 30 million dollars is purposed for? According to Mr. Ariza the 30 million dollars is needed to service the debt on the 170 million dollar loan the city is taking out with Goldman Sachs. So instead of it being a way to replace the loss of our RDA and attract new business to Rialto, here is what it is going for:

Service the Debt on 170 Million Dollar loan.
Give the city a way to have money on deck in a capital improvement fund so they can further pay for development costs that should be the responsibility of the developer.
Ed Scott made a point to ask staff if the Lytle Creek Development was in any way involved in the necessity of the water deal, staff said NO. So explain who is going to pay the 5 million dollars in needed improvements to existing county properties within the city when we have no more money to give? Maybe the 30 million payoff in the water deal? Ron Pharrise and the city both have a strong vested interest in this deal happening because the county won’t allow Rialto to annex the county parts of Lytle Creek to the city without taking over the rest of the County areas in the city. City staff estimated that this would cost in the realm of 5 million.
Rialto paid 40-50 million fighting the perchlorate cloud contaminate in our water. No more talks have happened on where the settlement is or who is going to get it.

Also the way Mr. Ariza said it breaks down is:

40 million for the infrastructure upgrades to water and waste water.
30 million for RDA funds/capital improvement funds.

That leaves 100 million dollars left over where is that going? There is a company called Table Rock financial that is BROKERING the deal, their company web site is super basic, they operate out of San Francisco and no one answers their phones and there is no voice mail. I was able to get someone on city staff to give me the lead negotiators cell phone number Lynn Smull. Mr. Smull took one call that lasted less than a minute. He told me to text him my info and he would reach me the following day, when he didn’t call I texted again. He said he was busy in negotiations and his staff would call me. I have yet to receive a call.

Mr. Ariza has concerns on how the city council has operated through the entire process. He and his board are taking such a long time to even give the city the thumbs up on the deal because they are combing over the 161 page concession agreement. Mr. Ariza said he is doing his due diligence to protect existing WVWD customers and rate payers and to make sure this agreement won’t force them to raise existing rates. Mr. Ariza said he would be treating the water deal with Rialto as a sub-section of WVWD because they will only be operating the system not have overall control. Normally one would be happy about this except the people who waited this long to get things in order are the same ones with the control.

I always liked the idea of WVWD running the water here, heck the first time I had to pay my bill in person I went there to find out that a city of our size is so split. After talking with Mr. Ariza I was more at ease with the idea of working with him and his people on our utility. He was very personable and hid nothing. He offered to sit down with me and take my calls anytime. He even alluded to the fact that if we did things right in reference to the upgrades the fourth year of 25% rate increase may be much lower. I called both GM’s of EVWD & WVWD both were very nice and told me everything they knew and if they didn’t have direct knowledge they pointed me in the right direction.

I met with Councilman Ed Scott & Ed Palmer today and in reference to the water deal they said:

They told me some things I will believe until I get my own copy of the water deal. They said the 30 million will go into a capital improvement fund not the general fund. They disputed that the 30 million was going to be used to service the loan debt. I don’t believe this one because at this point we will be in deficit spending next year. The way it was explained by them and verified by someone I trust is you must have half your total budget in reserves so if we spend 10 million annually we must have 5 million in reserves. Rialto will be in what’s referred to as deficit spending by 5 million which means our reserves will go 5 million dollars below half the cities operating budget. How can we afford to service a new debt if we can’t pay our bills as they stand today?

I have yet to get in contact with Table Rock, Deborah Robertson or George Harris. Updates will be comming.

*************** Sources of Reference*********************************

All Council Members can be reached at 909-820-2525

Grace Vargas
vargasg@rialtoca.gov

Joe Baca Jr

Ed Palmer

Deborah Robertson

robertsond@rialtoca.gov