Drug Arrest

09 Dec 2011 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in City of Rialto, Public Safety, Uncategorized, youth

Rialto man arrested in pot dispensary raid

By Melissa Pinion-Whitt, The (San Bernardino County) Sun

Posted: 12/09/2011 09:17:28 AM PST

Pomona police arrested a Rialto man during a raid on a marijuana dispensary Thursday.Javier Sarabia, 33, was booked into jail on suspicion of possessing marijuana for sale, police said.

Police SWAT officers and other personnel searched Natural Remedies at 162 E. First St. in Pomona after investigating the business the past month.

They began the investigation due to complaints from people about illegal activity at the business.

Police found one pound of marijuana, weapons and cash.

Water Rates go up, up, up

09 Dec 2011 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Budget, Ca, City of Rialto, Family, Layoffs, Taxes, Uncategorized, youth

So once again the water rates are the topic of conversation and its all about raising them.

It is said that we have neglected our water and waste system, who is the “WE”. No one ever called my house and asked me if I want to continue to neglect our infrastructure, I don’t sit on any boards or communities. I just pay my taxes and fees. To be honest EVERY SINGLE time I have come before the dias at city council the council pretends they don’t work for us and they are untouchable. The most elder councilman Ed Scott has had plenty of time to begin working on these problems. Joe Baca Jr has been in local politics long enough to know this was coming on the municipal and State level. Plus Mrs Robertson and Mayor Vargas have been around quite a while and nothing has been done.

something that perplexes me though are they selling us water at cost? Meaning after all the bills are paid there isn’t anything left over? That would mean were not back filling or have been back filling the general fund with monies that could have been used to begin to start dealing with our infrastructure issues?

What I love is how Stephen Dopudja, a civil engineer with Irvine-based SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure LLC who the council is paying with our tax dollars all but uses an agency he isn’t a part of or has any say in to threaten the residents of this city.

Im sorry Rialto Governing board we the people have nothing left to give, you want to over tax us and fee us to death. Un employment numbers are high and are only dropping because people are giving up on looking for work because it’s so hopeless. If you raise the rates you had better find a innovative collection agency to work with because the residents probably wont be able to pay their bills.

If the system is this bad I call on all Senior members of our city government who have ignored and mismanaged funds to this point to step down and resign.

Rialto officials will separate rate proposal from American Water issue

Jim Steinberg, Staff Writer

Posted: 12/08/2011 01:20:41 PM PST

RIALTO – City of Rialto officials will be seeking significant hikes in water and wastewater treatment rates early next year.This effort will separate highly-charged issue of whether or not American Water Works Co. Inc. will manage the city’s water operations for 30 years.

“It doesn’t matter what we do (on that). Rates have go to go up,” Mike Story, city administrator, said during a meeting of the Rialto Utilities Commission Tuesday night.

Last summer, when the motion to outsource the water department to American Water died on a 2-2 vote by city council, officials said that large rate increases would be coming.

For years, various city councils have ducked the politically unpopular vote to increase water and wastewater rates.

The result has been that the city’s aging water infrastructure now needs some $40 million in upgrades and repairs.

Story said that a rate request in some form will likely come before city council during its Jan. 10 meeting.

Regardless of that date, the issue will not be considered during council meetings scheduled for Tuesday or Dec. 27, he said.

A vote by the council to boost water and wastewater rates would be subject to a Proposition 218 vote, meaning that a negative vote by 50 percent of the property owners – plus one vote – would block the increase.

The voting period ends 45 days after the council’s affirmative vote.

For several weeks, utility commission members have been developing a “Water, Wastewater & Rate Education Outreach” plan to tell in great detail why the rate increases are necessary – and what payments to the water system buy.

The board consensus Tuesday night was that there will be three or four public meetings offered at different times and locations – when it has been determined what the rate increase will be.

Stephen Dopudja, a civil engineer with Irvine-based SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure LLC, said that city residents elsewhere in the state have decided to neglect their water system and repeatedly defeat water rate increases.

But ultimately the state steps in.

“The Department of Public Health is not going to let water systems become a health hazard. They will come in and levy fines in the millions of dollars,”

Then the ratepayers in those city must pay for needed improvements – and the fines.

“The question is does Rialto want to be part of the solution,” he said.

SAIC has been hired by the city as a consultant for water and wastewater issues.

jim.steinberg@inlandnewspapers.com, 909-386-3855

High Winds, Cold Tempetures

01 Dec 2011 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Uncategorized

So the Santa Anas are back and in full force. People living in Rialto & Fontana know better than most what types of destruction and havoc these winds can and do bring. Yet it makes me laugh a little bit when LA and OC County’s have to deal with it because they are far from prepared.

We know the big rigs will fall over on the 15, 210 & 10 freeways it’s a given, we know that everything not secured will be turned into a flying hazard. As seen here on the 210 this morning:

What makes me laugh this time are trees that have fallen onto LA & OC freeways. Who plants trees next to the freeway? Caltrans and they have begun to plant trees out our way along the 210 freeway and 15 freeway, heck why not give the winds something else to use to crush cars and people, our freeways don’t have enough problems lets add fallen trees to the list. The weather is going to get worse before it gets better we can always guarantee we are going to deal with winds for 8-10 hours past the weather guesser projections, and here are those:

As you see here they say were going to get snow in the mountains so be prepared, looks like there is snow right now:

This is what happened last night…..2am drop at Hal & Joanne’s. My dog Indie went freaking NUTS when it dropped. I went running out to see if it was the bad guys on patrol, but it was the FREAKING TREE!!!!BTW….my 8 burner BBQ is in the middle of my backyard. This was serious hurricane wind! YIKES!!! ***From a Facebook Freind on her property.***

High winds have knocked down trees, power lines and big rigs in the Inland Empire, but no one has

been seriously hurt.

“We’ve had wires down, trees down, but nothing major,” said San Bernardino County fire Dispatch Supervisor John Tucker.

Firefighters received a report of a tree that had fallen on Lytle Creek Road at South Fork Road at 3:40 a.m., blocking all lanes.

Workers were delayed in getting to it because power lines fell north of the tree.

Two tractor trailers overturned on the westbound 210 Freeway near the 15 Freeway this morning, resulting in one minor injury. The other driver was not injured, fire officials said.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning to last until 3 p.m. Friday. Such warnings are issued when high winds and low humidity are present, creating hazardous fire conditions.

Reaction to Tragedy

28 Nov 2011 6 Comments

by rialto-now in Family, Fontana PD, Holidays, Layoffs, Public Safety, Sierra Lakes Parkway, Taxes, Uncategorized, youth

Hello everyone, I from time to time cover topics outside of Rialto. My goal is and always will be to cover the ins and outs of Rialto but we all travel outside of our city to shop work and live.

At 6:05 November 27, 2011 My family and I were on our way to get gas at the Costco on sierra lakes parkway. As I made my left turn from sierra to the parkway traffic came to a screeching halt. My first thought was people were still out like crazy shopping and the lights were backing up, I was wrong and the truth was much worse than I expected.

A young man and his friends were running across the parkway and one was struck by a green Honda civic with so much force the windshield was totally caved in. Most people just drove on by a few stopped I was one of the few.

I safely pulled my car to the side and had my wife put on the flashers. I called 911 and rushed to the scene to assist the others that had stopped. One lady was down with the teen talking to dispatchers others were trying to get the young mans friends to remain calm, he was breathing but very bloody and not responding to our voices. As I turn as my back was to the intersection I see motorists nearly running us down screaming profanities and honking angrily, REALLY!!!!!!!

The first woman on scene was with the teen I turned my attention to giving the best information to the fire dispatcher that I could so that they could come as prepared as possible. While doing this I directed traffic to keep everyone safe. Once the first Fontana Police officer arrived on scene I left him with the victim and shut down anymore traffic coming down that side of the parkway. One person cussed and mad because he needed to get into the lowes shopping center and didn’t like to be inconvinced, REALLY!!!!!!!!! Wait till its him or someone he loves and cares for lying in the road fighting for their lives, his tone will change.

The people who stopped to help were people of faith because they took the friends aside and began praying with them it was nice to see.

People POLICE, FIRE & AMR don’t run code 3 (lights and sirens) for a lunch break their on their way to a serious call get out of their way……….. Pull to the right, if that’s not safe just stop they will go around you.

I was prepared for this because I do it daily on the job and have had tons of first responder training, but I still found myself unprepared. I have no first aid kit in my car, no gloves, no flashlight and neither did anyone there some of those people helping the teen have his blood on them not safe, I was directing traffic with no reflective clothing no flashlight not safe. I will learn from this and stock both cars with whats nessicary for an emergency, listing the following:

First Aide kit – Nothing to fancy but one with gloves and a CPR mask bare minimum.

Flashlight – LED flashlights last a long time on their batteries and have long-lasting lenses good for something you don’t need everyday.

Reflective Vest – Thier not expensive and can make helping someone out safer for you and them.

Take a First Aide Course – Red Cross offers a program that is inexpensive and informative it will help you understand what emergency dispatchers are asking you and prepare you for the most common emergencies.

Farrell’s Resturant New Business Spot Light

17 Nov 2011 6 Comments

by rialto-now in Uncategorized

Recently I had the oportunity to pick the brains of the ownership and promotions staff of Farrell’s USA. Farrell’s as you will read is an intresting fun place to eat and celebrate. They are close to opening thier latest Inland Empire location in Rancho Cucamonga. Knowing that this blog is geared more towards Rialto and the going ons here, people in Rialto are forced to take thier entertainment dollers outside the city for lack of things to do here. Fontana, Rancho & Redlands get most of my familys money and Im sure yours as well. So why not get a glimpse of this intresting resturant.

*Farrells has a storied past care to share, companies beginning to now?

Farrell’s was started in Portland, Oregon in 1963. Bob Farrell opened the first Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour after trying to find a place to take his wife for a banana split. He found that there was a need for such a place. The concept grew very fast. By franchising, Bob soon grew to almost 60 stores. The Marriott Corporation purchased Farrell’s in the 70’s and under Bob’s direction grew to over 130 locations nationwide. In the 80’s Marriott sold their restaurant holdings to an investment group which made changes to the concept that put it into bankruptcy. While the corporate restaurants closed all at once, the franchises operated successfully for 5 more years but eventually had to remove the trademarked “Farrell’s” name. Our company, Parlour Enterprises Inc which was started by my business partner, Paul Kramer and I, obtained the Farrell’s licenses and trademarks and plan to open Farrell’s locations across the U.S. and around the world. We have locations open in Santa Clarita and Mission Viejo and two more opening by the end of the year in Brea and Rancho Cucamonga.

*First Inland Empire location, what were the driving factors behind this area, were any other considered?

Paul and I are being very selective with our first locations and wanted to keep them in fairly close proximity. Rancho Cucamonga (IE) has been on our radar because the area is growing and fits our demographics perfectly. One of the original Farrell’s locations in Montclair was very successful. Having a city that works with developing business was important as well. The City of Rancho Cucamonga has been great to work with.

*What are the struggles of owning a business in today’s economy, especially a restaurant in a city heavily saturated with a variety of restaurants?

We are asked this quite a bit. Usually it’s more like, “Are you guys crazy?!” Actually, this is a great time to open a restaurant like Farrell’s. People are looking for a fun atmosphere, a good bargain, good food, and something unique. Farrell’s fits all of those needs. Think of other restaurants that are out there now and how many fall into all those categories? Now add the fact that Farrell’s is THE place to celebrate any life event (not just birthdays) and I think that puts us over the top. Operating a successful restaurant business today really isn’t much different than any other time. The ones that continue to provide great food, quality and service will survive in pretty much any economy.

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*What hurdles do you come against by having place like the HAT, Johnny Rockets, Cold stone, Pink Berry & BJ’s within the general vicinity of your Rancho Location?

We think we will compliment all of them. It gives people more options and we are very different than any of them.

*Is your Ice Cream made in house or purchased from a distributor?

We use a proprietary blend made by Thrifty. We did an incredible sampling study and focus groups on many ice creams. Thrifty was by far the highest rated. While the ice cream is important, so is the quality of the toppings, and we have the best anywhere.

*I’ve noticed that you get alot of advertising from a one Tim Conway Jr. ( http://www.facebook.com/#!/timconwayjr ) on his evening show on

KFI AM 640( http://www.kfiam640.com/pages/TimConwayJr.html ) where he remissness back to his childhood birthday parties at Farrells. Is Farrells a family place or more adult?

Funny you mentioned that as I had called in to Tim’s show and when I mentioned Farrell’s, we talked “on air” for about 10 minutes. As you may remember, he mentioned his father the great comedian Tim Conway (of course Tim Jr is no slouch) would take him to Farrell’s in Woodland Hills as a special reward. What we find is that Farrell’s appeals to every age group. Our youngest birthday party so far was to celebrate a child’s 7^th “day” since birth. Our oldest is 104. We had concern that the teen market may not embrace Farrell’s as they did 30 years ago. In fact, the teen market is one of our biggest fan bases. You can see that by the hundreds of YouTube videos posted from their phones while visiting Farrell’s.

*Job creation is one of the biggest struggles in the Inland Empire and we love having a company like Farrells opening up shop here in the Inland Empire, how is the hiring process going? How many jobs did/will Farrells bring to our local economy?

Our final totals for applications for Rancho Cucamonga was over 1500. We are hiring close to 200 for the opening. We have some incredible IE talent that will be working with us. It was very hard to narrow the field down.

*Does your business support any local charities or sports groups?

Farrell’s has always been about “giving back”. Bob Farrell, the founder, is one of our mentors and a minor partner. The one thing that we all believe in is the way he operated Farrell’s. People come first. We have several fundraisers already planned including the local IE Leukemia Lymphoma Society, and two fundraisers that support our military and their families and our big Ice Cream Challenge which benefits Make A Wish® and CHOC® (Children’s Hospital of Orange County). Our marketing firm, Studio Three Sixty has created many of our wonderful events for charities. Each year, Farrell’s also runs, “Valentines For Troops”. You will be seeing lots of charity events at Farrell’s.

*Is there anything else you would like the Rialto Readers to know?

Paul and I are very, very excited to bring Farrell’s back home to the IE!

Farrell’s newest location, located at 10742 Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, is scheduled to open this Fall and you can win VIP tickets to the grand opening party or other great Farrell’s prizes! All you need to do is sign up to receive Farrell’s free FUNatics Newsletter, check Rancho Cucamonga as your favorite location and, ta-dah, you’re entered.

Website: www.FarrellsUSA.com

Facebook: Just search “Farrell’s”

Twitter: @FarrellsIsBack

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/FarrellsUSA

Vetrans Day 11-11-11

11 Nov 2011 2 Comments

by rialto-now in Family, Fun, Holidays, Layoffs, Military, Protest, Uncategorized, youth

Today we honor our vetrans past & current. What do we do to acctually honor our vets?

Do we know how many of them have bodies and minds that are forever changed because of thier service to this country?

Did you know that Military personel must pay out of state tuition if the choose to begin thier college carrer before leaving the military and returning to thier home?

Did you know that every base that has been closed within the Inland Empire has become a waste land and no crime and poverty reside there?

So how can we show these Vets that we havent forgoten? How can we show our respect?

If you see a vet or current military person in line pay it forward and pay for thier meal. Have your kids make cards for the vets and take them down to the Vetrans Hospital. Take the time to listen to a Vet and let them know you still care. Take care of the flag that many died and bled for. Don’t allow it to get torn, don’t leave it out at night and display it properly.

Here are some of the Vets in my life:

Happy Vetrans Day to all who served our country and a special thxs to the following:Sgt York – Army
Cpl Rick York – Marines
Sgt Robert Jaurigue – Marines
E4 Specialist Mike Phillips – Army
Robert Muir – Airborne
2nd Lt Daniel Phillips – Army

If I missed you please add yourself.

These men and all the other service men/women signed up to defend this country and it constitution. They allowed themselves to be put in harms way if need be to protect the only and last thing that makes America great. That is our FREEDOM.

All gave some, some gave all. Freedom isnt really FREE.

Here are a few more photos to honor our vets today.

RUSD Newsletter

04 Nov 2011 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Uncategorized

Below is a link to the Novenber issue of Rialto Unified School Districts newsletter

http://www.rialto.k12.ca.us/allusers/novemberbridgefinal.pdf

Mile Deep International Art Show & Launch Party

08 Oct 2011 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Uncategorized

PARTaY! Celebrate and take part in changing the world!

Mile Deep International (MDI) is officially launching its work in Santiago, Dominican Republic, and we need YOU to party with us and join us in our work!

LIVE MUSIC
ART SHOW
DELICIOUS FOOD

Time	Saturday, October 22 · 6:00pm – 10:00pm

Location	8367 Diamond Place Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Donations will be accepted and will all go toward the mission of MDI.

Be part of something that will change lives and transform communities!

If you have the financial opportunity and would like to help this cause we would love to see you on the 22nd. If you can’t come please feel free to send a donation is you feel led. Also were looking for donations of the following:

gift cards for raffle prizes

water and soda

paper plates & plastic utensils

party snack trays

Please forward any opportunities to give to davidsmarketing@aol.com or call 909-534-9558 ask for David.

Below is a message from our founder Chris Seals.

Welcome! Thanks for visiting the Mile Deep International website. Check back often and we’ll keep you updated on the progress of our projects, special events, ministry opportunities, and outcomes of our survey trips.

To make an online donation using Paypal, or to get information on where to mail a check or money order donation, click the Donate link at the top of the page.

If you want to know more about our organization, click the About link at the top of the page.

Information about our current projects can be found by clicking the Projects link at the top of the page.

For more details on Chris and Katie’s trips to the Dominican Republic or information on some of our partners click the links on the left sidebar.

Para ver este sitio en español, haga clic en “español” al lado izquierdo.

Rialto Centennial Celebration Full Info

07 Oct 2011 Leave a comment

by rialto-now in Uncategorized

Rialto Centennial Celebration Lunch Fundraiser is this month. This lunch will help with operating costs for the celebration.

To make sure there is enough food for the event you are being asked to buy your tickets in advance.

Tickets can be purchased from the city clerks office in downtown Rialto at city hall.

Another way to help with the cost of the celebration is to buy a shirt, star or rose (pictured below).

In recognition of the upcoming 100th year City anniversary, City of Rialto Centennial Shirts are available for purchase in the City Clerk’s Office at 290 W. Rialto Avenue, Rialto CA. 92376. All popular sizes are on-hand from small to XXXL at a cost of $15.00 per shirt. (Cash or Checks only)

The star and rose will be permanently placed at a designated site in downtown Rialto, the shirts of course are for you to wear.

Finally what better way to get the inside track on the celebration than to attend planning meetings and get your hands dirty. Info is below:

The Next Centennial Celebration Planning Meeting will be held on: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 starting 6:00 pm at the KRTO-Ch.3 Building, 150 So. Palm Ave., (North Annex).

Please click here to access more information regarding purchasing Stars & Roses along the Rialto Walk of Fame, to be located in Downtown Rialto and purchasing a Centennial T-Shirt. Centennial Gala tickets are now on sale.

100 Years is a very important mark in history and we want all Rialto Residents to come out November 18th & 19th and have a great time, but this event needs your help and support. Contact the City Clerk’s office at 909-820-2519 and get involved!

City Of Rialto Centennial Celebration Planning Meeting

06 Oct 2011 2 Comments

by rialto-now in Uncategorized

The Next Centennial Celebration Planning Meeting will be held on: Wednesday, October 12, 2011starting 6:00 pm at the KRTO-Ch.3 Building, 150 So. Palm Ave., (North Annex).