Press Releases

The City of Ontario announced a partnership with Nextdoor (www.nextdoor.com), the free, private social network for neighborhoods that builds stronger, safer communities with the help of residents. The integration with Nextdoor will enable the City of Ontario to improve neighborhood safety and communications with Ontario neighborhoods.  Residents and City of Ontario officials will be able to work together to increase safety and strengthen its virtual neighborhood watch.

Nextdoor has proven to be an essential tool that has been well… Read More

The critically acclaimed author of “Always Running” and the current Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, Luis J. Rodriguez is set to visit the City of Ontario for a day of poetry and discussion. Growing up in the barrios of Los Angeles, Luis succumbed at a young age to the pressures of gang life. His story of how he broke free from the cycle of violence through the power of words and education has been an inspiration to thousands. 

Ontario detectives are currently working a murder investigation related to a previously reported missing mother, 33-year-old Sally Mityas.

Did you know that with over 30,000 school-aged children living in the City of Ontario, only 15% have library cards? That’s a staggering 85% of children that are not taking advantage of all the free materials, services, and programs the Ontario City Library offers. Don’t worry, that’s all about to change.

On September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ontario Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public an opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  

On Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 6:00 P.M., the Ontario Police Department Explorer Post #350 will be hosting a recruitment and orientation meeting to provide information about the Police Explorer Program.