What began as a community tradition in 1955 became a milestone in city pride on Saturday, June 7. Blink-182 drummer and Fontana native Travis Barker returned home for the annual Fontana Days Run — and left with a street in his name, a key to the city, and a renewed connection with the youth and community that shaped him.
Thousands gathered in downtown Fontana for the race and post-run festivities. Barker, who graduated from Fontana High School in 1993, was joined by his wife Kourtney Kardashian as fans — runners and non-runners alike — swarmed the event grounds. The biggest surprise came when Barker took the stage to play two of Blink-182’s biggest hits, All the Small Things and The Rock Show, alongside Fontana High School’s marching band.
“The music program at FoHi saved me. It gave me direction, focus and purpose,” Barker said. “Because of that, I have always wanted to give back to this city. People ask me how I got successful, and my answer is always discipline and hard work. To everyone out there, you can do it too.”…