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The office building at 582 W. Valley Blvd. went up in flames early in the morning on May 29. First responders immediately were at the scene.
Fire consumes office building near Colton High
Caleb Cabrera, Pepper Bough Staff Writer • May 29, 2025

Colton, CA—At approximately 8:15 a.m., the office building at 582 W Valley Blvd. ignited into flames as Colton High students made their way to school for the start of the day. Fire...

Jesse Ruiz gets set on the mound in a CIF showdown against Fillmore High. He pitched an excellent game, giving up only one run through 6-2/3 innings. It wasn't enough, as the Yellowjackets couldn't find any offense, losing 5-0.
Baseball season ends with shutout loss to Fillmore High
Josie Ramos, Pepper Bough Editor • May 28, 2025
One Last Walk
Daphne Marquez, Editor-in-Chief
Memorial Rock reminds the community of those who served
Isabella Esquivel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
Yellowjackets celebrarte their 15-5 playoff victory over Duarte High School on May 23. This was the quarterfinal matchup in the division 8 CIF baseball playoffs. Colton moves on to the semifinals against Fillmore High on May 27.
Colton explodes late to crush Duarte, advance to CIF Semis
Jeremiah Dollins, Pepper Bough Advisor • May 24, 2025
Saying Goodbye to the Class of 2025
Jeremiah Dollins, Jahonny Miranda-Sanchez, Kyralee Ruiz, Leilanee Gomez Panduro, and Daphne Marquez
Walk off for Sanchez sends Yellowjackets to Round Three
Isabella Esquivel, Pepper Bough Staff Writer
Video
The second episode of ALL ABOUT COLTON draws focus on Colton High's AVID Program, a National Demonstration program.
Anetsa Perez, Bianca Martinez and Jocelyn Lopez are the team bringing you "All About Colton," our podcast focused on CHS' awesome programs.
Fiesta Villages mascots Bogey and Slugger link arms with one of the Fiesta Village owners Patrick O'Brien
Check out the latest episode of 'The Pulse," Colton High's premiere video news magazine.
Post Malone's left shoe now belongs to CHS English teacher Candice Tapia, who won the footwear after challenging the pop star to a game of 'rock-paper-scissors' after his concert in San Bernardino. [Photo courtesy Candice Tapia]
Check out the first episode of Colton High's brand new video news magazine, 'The Pulse.'
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Briefs
Yellowjacket Scoreboard
Features
Memorial Stadium was dedicated on September 26, 1958 with the installation of the limestone rock. This photo features (from left to right), Rev. Dean Berger, Donald McIntosh, and Honorable Thomas Halderson, Judge of Municipal Court in San Bernardino.
Luis J. Rodriguez will be speaking at Colton High School in two school assemblies on May 5, 2025.
Charme Zumfelde at home with Mouse, one of her pet corgis.
Jayda Porter's younger self would never have seen this coming.
Sports
Jesse Ruiz gets set on the mound in a CIF showdown against Fillmore High. He pitched an excellent game, giving up only one run through 6-2/3 innings. It wasn't enough, as the Yellowjackets couldn't find any offense, losing 5-0.
The Yellowjackets softball team celebrates their 2-0 victory over Sultana High on May 15.
Softball dominated the regular season, winning a league title; now they will face off against Sultana High on Thursday, May 15 in round one of the CIF division 4 playoffs.
Yellowjackets head coach Mike Southworth won his 500th career game against Bloomington High on Apr. 30. Here he motivates his team at bat against Lancaster on May 1.
Arts and Entertainment
Michael B. Jordan and newcomer Miles Caton star in "Sinners," directed by Ryan Coogler ("Creed," "Black Panther").
Donovan Leveratto-Serrano acts as the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz and runs with his "flames" as he burns the Wicked Witch of the West
The Colton Vibe is back with some chill songs to soundtrack your summer.
"Thunderbolts*" is Disney and Marvel Studios' latest attempt to recapture the magic of last decade. Does this movie about underdog not-so-super heroes cast the right spell?
Best of SNO
The SkillsUSA team laughs it up as they celebrate teammate Ghael Pasos taking the silver medal in welding sculpture. From left: Andrew Luquin, Joel Benitez, Abel Perez and Ghael Pasos.
After losing his home of 52 years in the Eaton fire, Colton High's publications department replaced Kenny Wilson's high school yearbooks. Freshman Gennasy Pohlman did the honors of presenting Wilson with the gift.
Annette Patterson, founder and Executive Director for the Joshua Home, stands in front of the massive display of brand new shoes donated by Amazon for distribution to local LGBTQ+ youth.
Chris and Nikki Villalobos address a crowd of guests at the 2019 #Aristrong Car Show and Kickball Tournament event in Colton.
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