Fontana Walks! Selected as a 2019 Helen Putnam Award of Excellence Recipient

We are excited to announce that the City’s Health and Wellness Program, Fontana Walks! received the Helen Putnam Award of Excellence. This prestigious award recognizes the program for its success in engaging the community to better health.

Halloween Family Festivities Take Over Fontana

From a costume contest for dogs to “trunk or treating” for sweets from car to car, October is filled with safe and family-fun experiences in Fontana. Stop by any of the seven events the City is holding to get your thrills and chills this Halloween time

KFON-TV Brings Fontana Residents Local Programming

KFON-TV is Fontana’s station for community information. Watch today on Spectrum Cable channel 3, Frontier Fios channel 38, and AT&T U-verse channel 99. Stays informed on the latest community programs, events and services the City has to offer.

Fall Activities Brochure Available Now

The Fall 2019 Activities Brochure offers a multitude of services and recreational programs for kids, teens and adults; including aquatics, athletics, health & fitness, gymnastics & dance, martial arts, performing arts and special events.

Philadelphia Avenue at San Sevaine Channel Widening Project

he City of #Fontana Engineering crew will begin the street widening project at Philadelphia Avenue at San Sevaine Channel on Monday, October 21, 2019, through the end of November. Residents are encouraged to take alternative routes.

Fontana Walks! Selected as a 2019 Helen Putnam Award of Excellence Recipient

We are excited to announce that the City’s Health and Wellness Program, Fontana Walks! received the Helen Putnam Award of Excellence. This prestigious award recognizes the program for its success in engaging the community to better health.

Halloween Family Festivities Take Over Fontana

From a costume contest for dogs to “trunk or treating” for sweets from car to car, October is filled with safe and family-fun experiences in Fontana. Stop by any of the seven events the City is holding to get your thrills and chills this Halloween time

Mayor Warren Appointed to State of California Treasurer's New Ad Hoc Committee

Congratulations to Mayor Acquanetta Warren who was appointed to California State Treasurer Fiona Ma's new Housing, Economic Development, Jobs and Opportunity Zone Ad Hoc Committee, alongside 11 other housing and economic development experts.

Say Hello to the Fontana Planning Commission

The 5 members serve as an advisory and decision-making body to the City Council on planning and development proposals. They invite you to attend the next commission meeting taking place on Tuesday, October 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.

City of Fontana Housing Division is Looking for Resident Input through Online Survey

Responses will be used in preparation for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants. The Consolidated Plan allows Fontana to utilize funds from the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investm...

Fontana Offers Cybersecurity Awareness Workshops

The workshops are on:

• Tuesday, October 22 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Don Day Community Center (14501 Live Oak Ave)
• Wednesday, October 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Fontana Ceres Senior Center (16710 Ceres Ave)
• October 24 from 5:00...

Two Month Traffic Signal Construction Project Begins Monday, October 14

The construction and installation of the traffic signal is expected to be complete in December 2019. The construction will consist of installing a traffic signal, street improvements, and adding ADA compliant curb access return ramps. Construction will ta...

Lobby Kiosks Aim to Reduce Wait Time and Enhance Efficiency

City Hall and the Development Services Office (DSO) are proud to announce a new addition to our lobbies: kiosks. The next time you stop by, be sure to sign in electronically and select from the list of services provided regarding your visit.

City Connection E-Newsletter Now Available for October

Check out the latest edition of City Connection: our e-newsletter delivered right to you. Stay up-to-date with meeting dates and times, top stories for the month, news and announcements, and much more.

We're Celebrating Community Planning Month

It's National Community Planning Month and we're raising awareness of the role Planners play in developing a city. Join the Planning staff throughout October on the City's social media accounts for fun facts, staff videos and upcoming announcements.

Fontana Announces Grant to Benefit Prospective Downtown Developments at Press Conference

A press conference was held on Tuesday, Sept 24, announcing a Housing and Community Development grant awarded to the City of Fontana for $625,000. The grant will streamline housing approvals and accelerate housing production in the downtown Fontana area.

KFON-TV Brings Fontana Residents Local Programming

KFON-TV is Fontana’s station for community information. Watch today on Spectrum Cable channel 3, Frontier Fios channel 38, and AT&T U-verse channel 99. Stays informed on the latest community programs, events and services the City has to offer.

Fall Activities Brochure Available Now

The Fall 2019 Activities Brochure offers a multitude of services and recreational programs for kids, teens and adults; including aquatics, athletics, health & fitness, gymnastics & dance, martial arts, performing arts and special events.

Construction on Baseline Recycled Water Pipeline Extension Project Begins Monday, July 29

The installation of the recycled water pipeline on Baseline Ave and S. Heritage Cir between Americana Way and Cherry Avenue will begin Monday, July 29. Westbound lanes at the west end of S. Heritage Cir will be closed during construction hours.

Introducing the Fontana Business Concierge Program for all your Business Needs

The City's Economic Development Division is unveiling the Fontana Business Concierge program to assist prospective business owners. The free service provides entrepreneurs with resources to develop a successful road map to starting a business in Fontana.

Public Encouraged to Visit Fontana's New Emergency Preparedness Webpage

The City of Fontana urges its residents to take proactive steps in order to be prepared for the next disaster. Residents can visit the City's new Emergency Preparedness web page at fontana.org/emergencypreparedness to learn how to prepare.

Foothill Blvd Widening Project Begins Monday, June 3, 2019

Foothill Blvd Widening Project construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, June 3, 2019, with completion scheduled for Fall 2019. Impacts to traffic will include narrowing the roadway to 1 lane in each direction during specific phases of construction.

City of Fontana Participates in Nationwide 2020 Census Call to Action

Census Day is one year away. The City of Fontana is participating in the Census 2020 Call to Action - a nationwide effort to raise awareness for the next census taking place on April 1, 2020 - and launching the "Fontana Counts" awareness campaign

City of Fontana 2018 Annual Report Available Online

From grand openings to being named the Most Prosperous City in California, 2018 was a year of distinction for Fontana. For a complete overview of exciting projects completed in 2018, and for those planned in 2019 and beyond, view the annual report online.

City of Fontana Named 2018 Top Workplace

The City of Fontana was named a Top Workplace for the 2nd year in a row by the Inland News Group. The Top Workplaces list is based on employee feedback collected through a third-party survey. The survey measured several aspects of workplace culture.

City of Fontana Police Department receives Traffic Safety Grant

Fontana Police Department Awarded Traffic Education and Enforcement Grant From the OTS

Fontana, Calif. – Fontana Police Department received a $325,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a one-year enforcement and educati...

Fontana Police Traffic Detectives are Asking for the Public's' Help

On 10/04/2019, at approximately 9:24 pm, Fontana Police Officers responded to Lytle Creek Rd. /Duncan Canyon Rd. in Fontana for a vehicle versus pedestrian, hit and run, major injury collision.

During the investigation, it was determined the fleeing vehicl...

Child pornography suspect commits suicide as officers serve search warrant

10/09/19 - Officers were conducting an investigation into the dissemination of child pornography. At approximately 7:00 am, a search warrant was served in the 600 block of North Magnolia Avenue, Upland, CA. During the service of the sear...

One Subject Arrested During Undercover Operation to Reduce Alcohol Sales to Minors

One Subject Arrested During Undercover Operation to Reduce Alcohol Sales to Minors

Officers from the Fontana Police issued a citation to a subject on September 5, 2019, for furnishing alcoholic beverages to minors. During the Shoulder Tap operatio...

Police and City Officials Visit Businesses that Sell Alcohol

IMPACT Inspections Designed to Educate Businesses and Increase Safety

Officers from the Fontana Police Department, along with inspectors from City of Fontana Code Compliance, City of Fontana Planning Division, City of Fontana Building and Safety, and the F...

Assault and Attempt Homicide Suspects Arrested

On 10/05/19, at approximately 1:00 am an Officer patrolling the area of Cherry and Banana heard multiple shots fired in the area. The officer attempted to stop a Cadillac, Deville fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. A pursuit ensued, and during the ...

Fontana Police I.C.A.C. Detectives Arrest a Subject for Downloading and Distributing Child Pornograp

On October 2, 2019, Detectives with the Fontana Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force discovered suspect Esteban Renteria was downloading and distributing images and videos of child pornography over the internet.A search war...

Fontana Police ICAC Detectives Arrest a Subject For Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography

On October 1, 2019, Detectives with the Fontana Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force discovered suspect David Perez Velazquez was downloading and distributing images and videos of child pornography over the internet.

The sus...

DUI Checkpoint results in 3 arrests

Fontana, Calif. – Fontana Police Department arrested two individuals for DUI (one alcohol and one alcohol/drug combo), and one of these individuals was also arrested for possession of a concealed firearm. An unreported stolen vehicle was also re...

Fourth Suspect Arrested In a Local Park Shooting

***UPDATE***On 09/26/19, at approximately 1:27 pm, through diligent investigative work by Detectives and various units at the Fontana Police Department, the fourth outstanding suspect was identified and arrested. Suspect George Livisaca (DOB: 01/03/93) wa...

Fontana Police Detectives Arrest a Subject for Distributing Child Pornography Over the Internet

Detectives from the Fontana Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children(ICAC) Task Force discovered Matthew Sanchez (34 years of age) was downloading and distributing child pornography over the internet.        ...

Fontana Detectives arrest suspects in a national fraud ring

The investigation began on September 4^th, 2019 when a male victim received a “cold call” from a scammer impersonating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).  The caller threatened to arrest the victim if he didn’t pay t...