News Flash

Spooktacular Halloween Events are Taking Over Fontana

October is filled with safe and family-fun experiences in Fontana. Events include the Halloween Howl, Halloween Spooktacular "Trunk or Treat," Monster Mayhem, Festival of Frights and Dia De Los Muertos. Join us at one of our fun events.

South Fontana Park Dedication Ceremony - Monday, October 22, 2018

The City invites the public to attend a land dedication ceremony for South Fontana Sports Park on Monday, October 22 at 10:00 a.m. at 10941 Cypress Avenue. The proposed 18-acre park will be located on Santa Ana Ave between Cypress Ave and Juniper Ave.

Central City Park Groundbreaking Ceremony - Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Central City Park, the state-of-the-art sports facility project is moving one step closer to construction. The City of Fontana invites all to attend the official groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at 8380 Cypress Avenue.

City Website Aims to Assist Public in Finding Most Frequently Requested Information

The City website is offering the Government Transparency webpage, a newer page that assists residents in finding information that is most commonly requested. Categories include permit information, fees, budgets, city news and compensation.

Code Compliance is Here to Help: A Social Media Video Series

During National Code Compliance Month, residents are invited to tune into our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) throughout October as we introduce the Code Compliance Unit, along with the community members they have assisted.

Road Construction Project on Citrus Ave. from Santa Ana Ave. to Slover Ave.

Street improvements on Citrus Avenue from Santa Ana Avenue to Slover Avenue will take place starting Monday, October 8, 2018, through Friday, January 11, 2019. Crews will work between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

October City Connection Newsletter Now Available

Stay connected with the City of Fontana through City Connection, our monthly newsletter with information about City meetings, a message from the City Manager, news and more. The newsletter for October is now available.

Congrats to our October Employee Spotlight Recipient Lynndee Gomes

As a ray of sunshine, a bright smile and a positive spirit, this Training Specialist with the Fontana Police Department brings a little piece of Hawaii to Fontana. Say aloha to Lynndee Gomes, the October Fontana Employee Spotlight Recipient.

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the City of Fontana Information Technology (IT) Department aims to bring attention to the importance of cybersecurity and share information with Fontana residents on how to be safe and secure online.

Top 5 Things to Do in Fontana this Month

Don't miss the top 5 things to do in Fontana in October. The City of Fontana is offering a variety of activities for the entire family to enjoy.

Free Community Response Team Training

Participate in the City of Fontana Community Response Team Training taking place in October. Space is limited. Register today by contacting Ray Cancel at rcancel@fontana.org.

Roadwork on Baseline Ave Between Americana Way and Citrus Ave

Roadwork is set to take place on Baseline Avenue, between Americana Way and Citrus Avenue, from Monday, October 1, 2018, to November 28, 2018. Work will occur Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate October as National Community Planning Month

Join the Fontana Planning Division staff throughout the month of October on the City's social media accounts and in-person for numerous interactive activities to bring awareness to the role Community Planning plays in developing a city.

Roadwork on Sierra Avenue and South Highland Avenue

Roadwork at Sierra Ave and South Highland Ave is currently underway and will continue until Oct. 1, 2018. Traffic will be reduced to one lane from 8:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. There will then be a 3-week complete closure of South Highland Ave westbound lanes.

Fontana Park 10-Year Anniversary

Fontana Park is turning the big 1-0. Celebrate the 10-year anniversary at Fontana Park on Saturday, October 20, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with live music, free swim, a Discovery Scuba experience, Halloween Howl, skate and program demonstrations and more.

Oleander Avenue Closure Due to Storm Drain Project - Sept. 10, 2018 - Jan. 1, 2019

Save Some Green and Mow Down Air Pollution

The online application is available at www.aqmd.gov/lawnmower.

• After-purchase rebates are $150, $200 or $250, depending on the purchase price of the new electric lawnmower.
• Over 20 electric lawn mower models available for residential use.
• Purchases can be ma...

Fall into Fun with Fontana's Park & Recreation 2018 Activity Guide

Fall 2018 (September - December) Activities Brochure is now available online at Brochure.Fontana.org. Online registration and walk-in registration is currently underway.

Do you need to report an abandoned vehicle?

Please report abandoned vehicles to dispatch at (909) 350-7700 OR fill out an Abandoned Vehicle Form online at http://www.fontana.org/trafficunit. Be ready to provide a description of the vehicle, an address and the license plate number (if possible).

General Election Nomination Filing Period Opens on July 16, 2018

The General Municipal Election will be held November 6, 2018, for the following offices: Mayor, District 1, District 4, City Clerk and City Treasurer. Make an appointment to take out nomination papers by calling the City Clerk's Office at (909) 350-7602.

Fontana Named Most Prosperous City in California

A study by RENTCafe names Fontana as the Most Prosperous City in California and the Fourth Most Prosperous City in the U.S. out of cities with a population over 100,000. A press conference was held on June 14, 2018, to celebrate the recognition.

City of Fontana Named as a Top Workplace

The City of Fontana has been awarded a 2017 Top Workplaces honor by the Press-Enterprise. The evaluation of the workplace culture included Alignment, Execution and Connection.

Mayor and Council Thank Assemblywoman Eloise Reyes for Assembly Bill that Seeks to Return Nearly $1M

Assemblywoman Reyes plans to correct a previous bill that unintentionally cut Vehicle License Fee revenue that funded public safety services in the City's annexed areas. If passed, the bill will return approximately $900,000 annually to Fontana.