McDonald's Grand Opening Brings More Than Smiles to Community by Kayla Sheldon - City News Group, Inc.

View Upcoming Events View Your Local Sales

Community Calendar

◄	OCTOBER					►

S	M	T	W	T	F	S

27	28	29	30	01	02	03
04	05	06	07	08	09	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

McDonald's Grand Opening Brings More Than Smiles to Community

41dcd1ce3805b4c7acabdf556faf270d

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

From left: CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California Vincent Bryson, Vice President of Greater Southwest Region Ofelia Melendez, Owner-operators of multiple McDonald's locations Candy and Tom Spiel, Vice President McDonald's Southern California Region Medy Valenzuela, as they stand in the entrance of the brand new McDonald's on Barton Road in Grand Terrace.

cae23b0030fc80606713fb6132445530

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

Owner of multiple McDonald's locations Tom Spiel and Ronald McDonald giving each other a handshake of excitement as they hop in the 1989 Michael Keaton Batmobile.

9c10c6549c5d68e95bb258c808dc1240

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

Loma Linda Ronald McDonal House's lead volunteers (from left): Pam Bailon and Melissa Newman ready for the Grand Opening, faces painted and all!

7988b2b7a4cf5017ce12a3a463dcccfb

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

Cousins (from left) Gavin Diggs and Talia Suyapno smile big with Ronald McDonald.

7e07b957287eeaea4a5e046a3ac06947

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

This Grand Terrace family had a special guest at their lunch table. (From left): siblings Mason, Josh, Kasey and Blake Lowell.

b1cc13592cda30fe2f1491f35baddda9

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

The Reyes family, (from left): Emily, Isaac, Harmony, father Isaac, and Isabella Reyes as they gather around the real Batmobile at the recent grand opening of McDonald's in Grand Terrace.

3a048b57c9ccf8517e1cd49a4c667aff

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

Grand Terrace police attended the grand opening. From left: Deputy Josh Gile and Citizen on Patrol volunteer Bryce Ward showed community members the inside of their vehicle.

275093573edabcbf765186bdef13582f

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

KFROG's very own (from left) Carmen Gonzalez, Katie Culkosky and Katie Boardman were giving out free pens, stickers and more, and also announcing winners for various raffle prizes every 30 minutes from noon until 2 p.m.

7c517bf42307172a7ccb70442e0eb85c

Photo Courtesy of:

Owner-operators of multiple McDonald's locations Tom and Candy Spiel stand with CEO of Ronald McDonald House Vincent Bryson as they wave at the cars leaving the drive-thru.

b9d19a01fdf5a095f37ccff9607bc2aa

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

Tom Spiel and Ronald McDonald are all smiles as they get aboard the Batmobile.

60060c435f1bc7a3c776aa4e19ca27fc

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

Ronald McDonald is prepared to go for a test drive as he puts his sunglasses on for the ride.

fabcae6b51997b6662ff3bc01069aba9

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

Owner of many McDonald's locations Tom Spiel decided to join Ronald McDonald and jumps in the passenger seat.

960829e102a7fd0eca4c17e9517c760b

Photo Courtesy of: Kayla Sheldon

Children of Grand Terrace are all smiles as they gather around Tom Spiel and Ronald McDonald as they throw a "thumbs up" from inside the Batmobile.

By Kayla Sheldon, Staff Writer
January 22, 2015 at 11:16pm. Views: 92

The brand new McDonald’s on Barton Road kicked off its grand opening and brought not only good food but also smiles to the community this past Sunday, Jan. 18. Twenty percent of the grand opening sales were donated to the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House expansion(LLRMH). A myriad of community members, local leaders, local police and the KFROG radio station team started the celebration at noon. The one and only Ronald McDonald also stopped by to hang out for the day. There were face paintings, photo booths, raffle prizes in which KFROG announced winners every 30 minutes, and even the opportunity to sit inside a police car. Community members gathered inside to eat their lunch, then came out to the parking lot to have fun and win some prizes. There was a special feature at the event as well: the 1989 Michael Keaton Batmobile. Ronald McDonald, as well as owner-operator of multiple McDonald’s locations, Tom Spiel, had some fun with it as they both hopped in the car while kids surrounded it in awe. “What does this ‘eject’ button do?” a confused Ronald McDonald shouted out while the kids laughed. Lifelong Grand Terrace resident Shawn Lowell brought his four kids, Mason, Kasey, Josh and Blake, to the grand opening for some lunch. Ronald McDonald himself joined their table while they were eating lunch to hang out with his four young kids. They enjoyed more than food as they headed out to the parking lot for some fun activities after they ate. “It’s my weekend with my kids,” Lowell said smiling. “This couldn’t be more perfect.” The LLRMH offers a home to those families that have loved ones in need of intensive care. However, they must expand in order to meet as many of the community’s needs as possible. According to executive director of the LLRMH, Michael Kovack, LLRMH must raise a total of $8.5 million in order for them to break ground on their expansion project. “Oh yeah!” Kovack said when asked if he felt confident in meeting that goal. “Twenty percent of all sales… that’s absolutely unheard of in McDonald’s,” he added.

Related Articles

October Brings Fall Festivals, Family Fun and Community Events Across the Inland Empire

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Ruby Steohenson, Community Writer

September 30, 2026 at 11:54am. Views: 281

Families across the Inland Empire celebrate the arrival of fall with pumpkins, costumes and community festivals, as October brings a full calendar of seasonal activities throughout San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

Grand Terrace Turns to Nature to Help Control Gophers

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

September 30, 2026 at 09:09am. Views: 497

The City of Grand Terrace tackles rodent control maintenance by supporting its natural nighttime rodent hunters with tiny homes. Learn how the city is giving nature a chance to help.

Rendezvous Back to Route 66 Returns to Downtown San Bernardino

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

September 29, 2026 at 10:08am. Views: 745

One of the largest car shows in the Inland Empire, Rendezvous Back to Route 66, returns on October 10. Located in the heart of San Bernardino, the event brings the community together to enjoy local vendors, live entertainment, activities for all ages, and more than 1,000 classic cars.

Golf Tournament to Bring Business Community Together

Photo Courtesy of: City News Group

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

September 29, 2026 at 10:08am. Views: 489

Golfers gathering for a day on the course. The Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for October 21.

Doug Wilson Highlights Experience, Planning Knowledge and Longstanding Commitment to Grand Terrace

Photo Courtesy of: grandterrace-ca.gov/government/elected_officials/city_council

By Margie Miller, Publisher, Community Writer

September 30, 2026 at 09:09am. Views: 483

Councilman Doug Wilson, serving Grand Terrace and seeking another term in the November 2026 election, read more about him and his values.

Experience and Service Shape Fred Shorett’s Vision for San Bernardino

Photo Courtesy of: https://www.electshorett.com

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

September 30, 2026 at 09:09am. Views: 584

Councilman Fred Shorett, serving San Bernardino's Fourth Ward since 2009 and is seeking another term in the November 2026 election, read more about him and his values.

Symphony Gala to Celebrate Nearly a Century of Music

Photo Courtesy of: AI-generated by ChatGPT.

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

September 29, 2026 at 10:13am. Views: 638

The San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra celebrates its founding in style with a Roaring Twenties-themed gala fundraiser on October 17 at 5p.m. The orchestra invites supporters to celebrate the community, music, and legacy it has built over nearly a century.

Loma Linda Chamber to Host Cybersecurity Awareness Luncheon

Photo Courtesy of: AI-generated by ChatGPT.

By Stella Pierce, Community Writer

September 29, 2026 at 10:08am. Views: 492

a business luncheon focused on cybersecurity. The Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its cybersecurity awareness luncheon for October 7.

Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center Reopens

Photo Courtesy of: County of San Bernardino

By Amanda Spencer, Community Writer

September 28, 2026 at 12:31pm. Views: 743

After two years behind closed doors, the Glen Helen Rehabilitation Center is reopening with a new focus. See how the county hopes expanded rehabilitation and reentry services will help individuals successfully return to their families and communities.

California Declares El Niño Emergency as Coastal Damage Offers Early Warning

Photo Courtesy of: AI-generated by ChatGPT.

By William Cortez, Community Writer

September 28, 2026 at 12:31pm. Views: 1061

As powerful surf eats away at the shoreline, crews race to place sandbags ahead of a potentially severe El Niño storm season. AI-generated illustration; does not depict a specific location or event.

GTHS Athlete of the Week: Jacob Matthew Willis

Photo Courtesy of: TME Photography by Titan Mom Elvira

By Titan Mom Elvira, Community Writer

September 28, 2026 at 12:32pm. Views: 726

Jacob Matthew Willis proudly represents Grand Terrace High School as this week’s Athlete of the Week, showcasing his dedication both on the football field and in the classroom.

Remembering Wendell Baker

Photo Courtesy of: Baker Family

By Baker Family, Community Writer

September 23, 2026 at 08:17am. Views: 1121

Wendell C Baker of Grand Terrace, California was born in Wichita Falls, Texas and raised in Texas and California. After graduating

--> -->