Fontana Days Run Cancelled; Virtual Option Offered to Registrants

In response to Covid-19 and the safety of our devoted RUN enthusiasts, the City of Fontana is canceling this year’s Fontana Days Run in person. However, those who previously registered can participate in the 2020 inaugural Fontana Days Virtual Run.

Virtual Recreation Center to Assist During Shelter in Place

In an effort to assist residents during the stay at home period due to COVID-19, the City of Fontana Community Services Department has launched a Virtual Recreation Center that provides educational and fun at-home activities focused on online learning.

Approved to Open: Retail Stores, Malls, and Dine-In Restaurants

San Bernardino County is approved to open more businesses under the Governor’s Roadmap to Recovery. Retail stores, malls, and dine-in restaurants are now allowed to open with COVID compliant modifications.

Traffic Signal Project at South Highland and Cypress to Begin Tuesday, May 26

On Tuesday, May 26, 2020, construction crews are scheduled to begin construction for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of South Highland Avenue at Cypress Avenue.

Readiness and Reopening Plan

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors adopted a Readiness and Reopening Plan on Thursday, May 7 and made plans to seek the governor’s consent to open many other types of businesses next week.

City of Fontana Updates: COVID-19

We are continuously releasing newsletters with City, County, and State updates surrounding COVID-19. Click the link for the latest newsletter.

Park Amenities Closed

While the grassy areas and walking paths of parks are open, the following amenities remain closed until further notice: playgrounds, picnic shelters, tennis courts, basketball courts, parking lots, dog park, and fields/facilities used for sports practice.

Governor Newsom Lays Out Roadmap for Stage 2

Governor Newsom announced that California is moving into Stage 2 of the state's reopening plan. This phase of Stage 2 allows for low-risk businesses across 17 sectors including retail, manufacturing and warehousing to resume operations with modifications.

Stage 2: Gradual Reopenings

The early phase of Stage 2 is opening “lower risk” workplaces, including but not limited to bookstores, jewelry stores, clothing and shoe stores, home and furnishing stores, sporting goods stores, music stores, and florists.

Fontana Days Run Cancelled; Virtual Option Offered to Registrants

In response to Covid-19 and the safety of our devoted RUN enthusiasts, the City of Fontana is canceling this year’s Fontana Days Run in person. However, those who previously registered can participate in the 2020 inaugural Fontana Days Virtual Run.

Virtual Recreation Center to Assist During Shelter in Place

In an effort to assist residents during the stay at home period due to COVID-19, the City of Fontana Community Services Department has launched a Virtual Recreation Center that provides educational and fun at-home activities focused on online learning.

Small Business Assistance: Paycheck Protection Program

Through the Paycheck Protection Program, the Small Business Administration (SBA) will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks, and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities.

Roadwork on Mulberry Avenue Near Santa Ana to Begin Monday, April 6

A two- phased roadwork project requiring closures on Mulberry Avenue (northbound direction only) between Santa Ana Avenue and Jurupa Avenue will begin on Monday, April 6 with an estimated completion of Monday, June 1, 2020.

City of Fontana and Partners Hold Coronavirus Update Meeting

The City of Fontana and local partners came together for a recorded meeting on Tuesday, March 17 to provide updates regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Local Emergency Proclamation and Resolution

At the Emergency Fontana City Council Meeting held on Saturday, March 14th, 2020, Proclamation (2020-01) and Resolution (2020-020) were adopted.

City of Fontana Named Top Workplace for Three Consecutive Years

The Top Workplace list is based on employee feedback collected through a third-party survey administered by research company Energage, LLC. The anonymous survey measures several aspects of workplace culture such as alignment, execution, and conne...

Energy Savings Projects to Impact Parking lots at Fontana City Hall and Police Department

Parking stalls in the Fontana City Hall and Police Department lots are limited beginning Monday, December 9, 2019, through May/June 2020, due to construction on energy savings projects.

Nine people arrested during a protest which turned violent

Nine people arrested during a protest which turned violent

On May 28th, 2020, The Fontana Police Department received information there would be a protest near the Lewis Library located in the 8400 block of Sierra Ave at about 6:00 pm.  The protest...

Officer involved shooting occurred during violent encounter with barricaded subject

Officer involved shooting occurred during violent encounter with barricaded subject

On May 28, 2020, at about 10:18am, The Fontana Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a residence in the 15400 block of Sandhurst St.  When the offic...

Suspect arrested in fatal hit and run

On 05-27-20 at approximately 9:41 pm the Fontana Police Department responded to a traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.  The driver fled the scene of the collision and the vehicle (white 2001 Ford Taurus) was found unoccupied a ...

3 Arrested at Fontana Construction Site

05/27/20 – At approximately 3:39 am, Fontana PD received a call from a construction site, seeing three subjects on camera lurking around newly constructed homes in the north end of Fontana (5400 block of Delaney).  Officers converged on...

UPDATE – Suspect Arrested in Homicide Investigation

On Sunday, 05/24/20 at approximately 2:06 pm, Fontana PD received reports of two males shot inside a residence in the 7700 block of Juniper Avenue.  Officers arrived and located both victims suffering from gunshots.  Paramedics transport...

May is Bicycle Safety Month

Need to run errands or exercise? The rules of the road still apply

Fontana Police Department encourages everyone to “go safely” during National Bicycle Safety Month

Fontana, Calif. — While shelter-in-place orders are in effect,...

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

All Road Users Are Essential: May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Fontana, Calif. — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and Fontana Police Department encourages the community to think about the safety of riders on two wheels and look t...