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Rialto, California

Rialto is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States, 56 miles east of Los Angeles, near the Cajon Pass, Interstate 15, Interstate 10, State Route 210 and Metrolink routes.

History
, now a restaurant Ancient artifacts discovered by archaeologists suggest that what is now the city of Rialto was settled prior to 1500. Such artifacts, now found at the Rialto Historical Society, indicate that the Serrano Indians lived in the Rialto area between 1500 and 1800 AD. An adobe building from the early 19th century, which has been used for many purposes over the years, is the oldest building still standing in Rialto and stands restored near Bud Bender Park, formerly known as "Lilac Park" on Second Street and Riverside Avenue. In 1842, the Lugo family was granted the Rancho San Bernardino—a holding of 37,700 acres—which encompassed Rialto. In 1851, the Mountain Family purchased part of the Lugo family's Rancho San Bernardino, In 1887 a railroad connector line was built between San Bernardino and Pasadena by the Santa Fe Railroad. In the fall of 1888, the first school was built and Brooke School District was formed. Records show that up until 1920, the Brooke School District was in continuous operation, except for a very short time in 1888. The prominent Rialto Trapp family bought the first school house in 1921, remodeled the building, and members of the family resided in it until it was destroyed by fire. The Rialto School District (today Rialto Unified School District), was formed in 1891. The staff consisted of two teachers and a principal with separate play areas for the boys and girls. In 1901 a cemetery was established in the township. It is administered by the City Treasurer. The Chamber of Commerce was established in 1907. The was operated between 1941-1945 and the land later sold to defense contractors and private corporations. In the late 1990s, the city's drinking water was contaminated by perchlorate leaking from a site owned by a defense contractors and fireworks manufacturer that handles perchlorate salts and hazardous materials. The United States Environmental Protection Agency designed a groundwater pump and treatment system to remove and clean contaminated water, and negotiated settlements to several lawsuits. Cleanup costs reached $100 million in 2014, and a pumping station was estimated to begin treating contaminated water between 2020 and 2021. ==Geography==
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. ==Demographics==
Demographics
2020 The 2020 United States census reported that Rialto had a population of 104,026. The population density was . The racial makeup of Rialto was 21.0% White, 11.9% African American, 2.6% Native American, 2.6% Asian, 0.4% Pacific Islander, 43.1% from other races, and 18.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 74.4% of the population. The census reported that 99.5% of the population lived in households, 0.3% lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0.2% were institutionalized. The age distribution was 27.5% under the age of 18, 11.1% aged 18 to 24, 27.8% aged 25 to 44, 22.9% aged 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 32.2years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. 2010 The 2010 United States census 16,236 (16.4%) African American, 1,062 (1.1%) Native American, 2,258 (2.3%) Asian, 361 (0.4%) Pacific Islander, 30,993 (31.3%) from other races, and 4,669 (4.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 67,038 persons (67.6%). The Census reported that 98,724 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, 254 (0.3%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 193 (0.2%) were institutionalized. There were 25,202 households, out of which 14,384 (57.1%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 13,811 (54.8%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 5,175 (20.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2,191 (8.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,780 (7.1%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 150 (0.6%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 3,141 households (12.5%) were made up of individuals, and 1,283 (5.1%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.92. There were 21,177 families (84.0% of all households); the average family size was 4.20. The population was spread out, with 32,604 people (32.9%) under the age of 18, 12,204 people (12.3%) aged 18 to 24, 26,802 people (27.0%) aged 25 to 44, 20,655 people (20.8%) aged 45 to 64, and 6,906 people (7.0%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.1 males. There were 27,203 housing units at an average density of , of which 16,294 (64.7%) were owner-occupied, and 8,908 (35.3%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.1%; the rental vacancy rate was 9.7%. 64,148 people (64.7% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 34,576 people (34.9%) lived in rental housing units. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Rialto had a median household income of $49,428, with 19.2% of the population living below the federal poverty line. In 2006, Rialto fielded 0.89 police officers per 1,000 residents, less than one-third the national average. ==Government==
Government
State and federal representation In the California State Legislature, Rialto is in , and is split between and . In the United States House of Representatives, Rialto is split between . City Joe Baca was elected Mayor of Rialto in 2024. The City Manager is Tanya Williams. 2005 recall election On September 13, 2005, the Rialto city council voted to dissolve the Rialto Police Department and replace it with a contract with the San Bernardino County sheriff's department. Soon after the vote, a San Bernardino County court issued an injunction on the change because the vote was done in secret. As a result, two city council members, Ed Scott and Winfred Lee Hansen, were up for recall. In March 2006, city leaders decided to keep the police department. ==Education==
Education
The majority of Rialto is in the Rialto Unified School District. Some portions are in Fontana Unified School District (the western portion), Colton Joint Unified School District (southern portion), and San Bernardino City Unified School District (a few parcels in the north). Rialto is also served by the San Bernardino Community College District. San Bernardino Valley College is the closest SBCCD campus to the city. ==Media==
Media
Rialto Network is a public, educational, and government access (PEG) cable television station based in Rialto. The station was created in 1991 as KRTO (KRialTO) and in 2012 the station was renamed Rialto Network. Rialto Network is located in the Civic Center and the station is cablecast daily on Spectrum Cable cable system on Channels 3, and on AT&T U-verse PEG cable TV channel 99. It is also webcast. ==Infrastructure==
Infrastructure
Transportation The City of Rialto is situated between Interstate 10 and State Route 210. According to statistics approximately 55% of the working class in the city of Rialto commute more than to get to work and almost 13% travel to and from Los Angeles and San Bernardino. Average commute times from Rialto are between 33.6 and 37.6 minutes. Rialto is served by the Metrolink commuter rail system on the San Bernardino Line at Rialto station. The San Bernardino Line takes approximately one hour and twenty minutes to commute each way to Los Angeles and ten minutes to San Bernardino. The same trip by car via the 10 or 210 freeways takes between 45 minutes and 2 hours, depending on traffic. ==Notable people==
Notable people
Alex Acker, professional basketball player (second round pick) • Nick Barnett, professional football player for the Green Bay PackersVictor Butler, professional football player for the New Orleans SaintsTed Chronopoulos, retired soccer player • Ryan Clady, professional football player for the Denver BroncosKenny Clark, professional football player for the Green Bay PackersJeff Conine, retired professional baseball player for the Florida MarlinsGeorge Connor (1906–2001), race car driver • Wilson Cruz, actor (My So Called Life, Party of Five) • Kirk Fogg, actor, game show host and singer, 1977 graduate of Eisenhower High School. • Clarence Gilyard Jr., actor (Matlock and Walker, Texas Ranger) • Marvelle Harris, professional basketball player for the Illawarra HawksJ. J. Fad, hip hop group • Rodney King, African-American taxi driver whose videotaped beating by police in 1991 was the catalyst for the 1992 Los Angeles RiotsMélange Lavonne, singer • John Longville, former Rialto Mayor after whom the Metrolink station is named • Ronnie Lott, Hall of Fame football player, primarily for the San Francisco 49ers, 1981–94 • Nanci Meek Kusley Professional Actress (Down Home, License to Drive, Matlock) • Ricky Nolasco, professional baseball player for the Los Angeles AngelsDavid Ray, poet • Jorge Ruvalcaba, footballer • John Singleton, film director, screenwriter, producer • Twyla Tharp, choreographer and dancer, raised in Rialto • Randy Thomas, songwriter and guitarist for Sweet Comfort Band, co-founder of AlliesLisa Marie Varon, professional wrestler • Josh Whitesell, professional baseball player for the Arizona DiamondbacksJamaal Williams, professional football player for the Detroit Lions ==References==
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