Special Events Employee Helping to Create Lifelong Memories for Fontana Families

Congrats to our August Employee Spotlight recipient, Bianca Morales. As the Special Events Coordinator, Bianca is responsible for organizing citywide special events including the Summer Concerts Series, 4th of July Celebration and Fontana Days Run.

Top 5 Things to Do in August

Summertime and the living's easy. Check out these top five things to do in August that should be on your calendar before we say goodbye to summer.

Get Relief from the Heat with Fontana's Cooling Centers

The City of Fontana offers designated cooling facility locations throughout the community for the public to get relief from the heat this summer. Each facility has seating areas, air conditioning and drinking water for residents to use and enjoy.

Register for Community Assistance Program Classes Today

Gain valuable life skills this summer through the City of Fontana's Community Assistance Program (CAP) classes, in partnership with CityLink. All CAP classes offered are free of charge, and will focus on a variety of topics for teens and adults.

Summer Activities Brochure Now Available

Fontana is your destination for summer fun. The Community Services Department is proud to release its Summer 2019 Activities Brochure complete with a full line-up of exciting activities, services and programs taking place from May through August.

The Fontana Car Show is Back

It's time to polish the chrome, shine the tires and tune up your ride. The Fontana Car Show is back beginning this Friday, March 1 in the City Hall parking lot from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Park Clean-Up Day at Southridge Bird Farm on Saturday, August 24, 2019

Give back to your community and join us at our next Park Clean-Up Day on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Southridge Bird Farm.

City of Fontana Launches Citywide Initiative: “Fontana Kindness Challenge”

Inspired by eleven-year-old Ruben Martinez’s El Paso Challenge to complete 22 acts of kindness, the City is joining in with the “Fontana Kindness Challenge.” The City encourages all residents to unite and spread a random act of kindness this month.

Nine Week Residential Pavement Resurfacing Project to Start Monday, August 19

Neighborhoods north of Baseline Avenue, east of Cherry Avenue, south of State Route -210 and west of Citrus Avenue will be undergoing a nine week street resurfacing project on Monday, August 19 through Friday, October 11, 2019 (depending on the weather).

Special Events Employee Helping to Create Lifelong Memories for Fontana Families

Congrats to our August Employee Spotlight recipient, Bianca Morales. As the Special Events Coordinator, Bianca is responsible for organizing citywide special events including the Summer Concerts Series, 4th of July Celebration and Fontana Days Run.

Get Connected with the City of Fontana

Get updated on city meetings, view council and commission agendas, take a look at the top stories for this month and much more as part of City Connection - the city's monthly e-newsletter delivered right to you.

Top 5 Things to Do in August

Summertime and the living's easy. Check out these top five things to do in August that should be on your calendar before we say goodbye to summer.

Road Closure on Santa Ana Avenue between Cherry Avenue and Redwood Avenue

Santa Ana Ave. between Cherry Ave. and Redwood Ave. will be closed for the construction of sewer and storm drain utilities, beginning on Monday, August 5. Construction is expected to take approximately six weeks.

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.

Ken Hunt Retires as City Manager

Ken Hunt is retiring after 20 years as Fontana City Manager. The formal announcement was made Monday during a special meeting of the City Council.
Michael Milhiser, former City Manager of Ontario, Montclair and Upland, was appointed interim City Manager.

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.

Get Relief from the Heat with Fontana's Cooling Centers

The City of Fontana offers designated cooling facility locations throughout the community for the public to get relief from the heat this summer. Each facility has seating areas, air conditioning and drinking water for residents to use and enjoy.

Traffic Signals to be Installed at Five-Way Stop Intersection

Traffic signals will be installed at the existing five-way stop intersection of Merrill, Oleander and Fontana Avenues beginning Mon., June 3 - Fall 2019. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction from 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mon. through Fri.

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.

Fontana Awarded Grant for Safe Routes to School Project

The City was awarded nearly $1.5 million in Active Transportation Program (ATP) grant funding to improve pedestrian infrastructure near Fontana High School, Truman Middle School, and Cypress Elementary. Construction is expected to begin in Fall 2021.

Register for Community Assistance Program Classes Today

Gain valuable life skills this summer through the City of Fontana's Community Assistance Program (CAP) classes, in partnership with CityLink. All CAP classes offered are free of charge, and will focus on a variety of topics for teens and adults.

Summer Activities Brochure Now Available

Fontana is your destination for summer fun. The Community Services Department is proud to release its Summer 2019 Activities Brochure complete with a full line-up of exciting activities, services and programs taking place from May through August.

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

The Fontana Car Show is Back

It's time to polish the chrome, shine the tires and tune up your ride. The Fontana Car Show is back beginning this Friday, March 1 in the City Hall parking lot from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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.

Fontana ICAC Detective's Arrest a Subject for Possession and Distribution of Child Pornography

Detectives with the Fontana Police Department's Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force discovered a suspect was downloading and distributing child pornography over the internet. The investigation led Detectives to the 1400 Block of Diamond Cou...

Homicide Suspect Arrested by Fontana Police Detectives

On 07/27/2019 at approximately 0425 hours, Fontana Police Dispatch received 911 calls reference gunshots heard in the 9800 block of Poplar Avenue. Officers arrived and located an adult male and female in the street with gunshot wounds. 

The victim...

UPDATE - Fontana Police ICAC Detectives Arrest a Subject for Distribution of Child Pornography

Fontana Police ICAC Detectives Arrest a Subject for Distribution of Child Pornography.

Detectives with the Fontana Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force discovered Paul Hernandez Espiritu, was distributing child pornography o...

Fontana Police Detectives Arrest a Subject for Downloading and Possessing Thousands of Images and Vi

Fontana Police Departments Internet Crimes Against Children Detectives and Fontana Police Departments Fugitive Apprehension Team served a search warrant on a subject they discovered was downloading child pornography from the above location. A search of th...

DUI Checkpoint results in a warrant arrest

Fontana, Calif. – Fontana Police Department arrested one individual on an outstanding warrant while conducting a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on Saturday, July 6, 2019. The checkpoint was located on Cherry, north of Santa Ana, betwe...

Colton Man Arrested for Homicide

06/25/19 @ 3:34 am – Boyle / Hemlock, City of Fontana

Colton Police responded to a report of a possible suicidal subject in the 1300 block of North Christobal Lane in Colton, CA. Colton Police contacted Eddie Goldbaum (22) at the residence. &...

Fatal Traffic Collision 06/25/19 @ 12:42 am

Fatal Traffic Collision

06/25/19 @ 12:42 am

A 35-year-old pedestrian from Fontana was walking northbound across Arrow, outside of the marked crosswalk when he was struck by a Saturn, Ion traveling westbound on Arrow Boulevard.  The pedestrian was t...