COVID-19 Testing Site Opens at San Gabriel Valley Airport
Clarissa Martinez, Digital Associate Editor
April 15, 2020
The city of El Monte opened up a COVID-19 testing facility on Wednesday Apr.15 located at the San Gabriel Valley Airport. Anyone can schedule an appointment online and testing is free. The county of Los Angeles, the city of El Monte and El Monte Community Hospital have all partnered up in order to get...
BeatPort Hosts 34-Hour Virtual Music Festival
Clarissa Martinez, Digital Associate Editor
March 30, 2020
BeatPort live stream had its first ever 34-hour virtual music festival called ReConnect on Friday March 27 through Sunday March 29. The event was curated as a way to raise money for the electronic music community who are now facing a huge loss financially with gig cancellations due to COVID-19. 8.5 mi...
Roadrunners Get Huge Sweep vs Compton Highlighted by Comeback Victory
Enrique Medina, Co-Sports Editor
March 11, 2020
The Roadrunners came into the week determined, having been swept by a very strong Long Beach City College team last week, giving the Roadrunners a 2-4 SCC record. The matchup this week had the Roadrunners set to square off in a three-game series against Compton College (0-4 record). Improvement I...
Softball: Cuesta Takes Down Rio Hondo Twice
Jesus Marquez, Reporter
March 11, 2020
Rio Hondo women's softball team lost against Cuesta twice with the result 14-6 on game one and 7-3 on game two on Friday, March 6. It was a tough back to back match for the lady roadrunners as they were continuing to keep the momentum going this season. Coming off from a dominating 17-0 versus LA Harbor...
Women’s Soccer: Saddleback surprise the SCC Champions
Jesus Marquez, Reporter
November 26, 2019
The 2019 Rio Hondo women's soccer season came to an end as Saddleback bested the Roadrunners 2-1 on Saturday, November. 24 in the first round of the postseason. It was a match that started well for the home side but ended as a nightmare for the 2019 SCC Champions. The Gauchos came back after losing ...
Women’s Soccer: The Lady Roadrunners are SCC Champions
Jesus Marquez, Reporter
November 18, 2019
The Rio Hondo women's soccer team are SCC Champions after a perfect 8-0 conference run. The Lady Roadrunners defeated Pasadena City 5-0 in their last conference game on Friday, November 15. After a perfect season, they are now on their way to the Southern Regional Playoffs that will start on November 23....
How Unions at Rio Collaborate to Work Hard & Have Fun!
Yolanda Ramirez
November 18, 2019
The end of the fall semester showcases the efforts and collaboration of the two unions at RIO, the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) led by President Sandra Rivera and the Rio Hondo College Faculty Association (RHCFA) led by Professor Rudy Rios. Together, the two UNIONS provide morale-boosting...
Rio Hondo College accepts $477k grant to expand online education
November 13, 2019
The California Virtual Campus Online Education Initiative chose Rio Hondo College for a 447k grant. This will go towards help with online certificate programs offered at the college. A total of 16 programs will be added or updated creating more opportunities for certificates and degrees. The chosen certificates...
Rio Hondo Women’s Soccer: Hat-Trick Hero Leads Roadrunners to Victory
Jesus Marquez, Reporter
November 10, 2019
Friday, November 8, Rio Hondo women's Soccer grabbed a comfortable 3-0 win against East Los Angeles College on Friday, November 8. Rio Hondo forward Vivian Viramontes scored a hat-trick for the lady Roadrunners for the first time. The freshman has notched 14 goals in 16 appearances this season. Exceptional First Half ...
Men’s Soccer: Rio Hondo’s struggle continues
Jesus Marquez, Reporter
November 6, 2019
Rio Hondo Men's Soccer team played their last home conference game in the 1-1 draw against Pasadena City College on Tuesday, November 5. It was a complicated match for Rio Hondo where they had to comeback from behind. A last minute goal from forward Federico Hurtado would save the Roadrunners from defeat. Bad Start For T...
Men’s Soccer: Previewing Match up with Santiago Canyon
Jesus Marquez, Reporter
September 24, 2019
Rio Hondo Men’s soccer team will be visiting Santiago Canyon College on Wednesday, Sep.25, for another pre-season game at 3:00 p.m. The Roadrunners go into the game after losing against Desert 3-2 last Friday. So far The Roadrunners have a record of 2-4-2 in pre-season and have struggled to find their ...
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