Press Releases

Ontario Police responded to a call of a male threatening customers with a knife, which led to an officer-involved shooting.

Just after 10:45 P.M., Ontario Police Dispatch received multiple calls from the Mobil gas station located in the 4300 block of East Ontario Mills Parkway regarding a male threatening customers with a knife and demanding money.

The first responding officer arrived at the location within three minutes of dispatch receiving the call. The officer encountered the male outside the gas station, who was armed with a metal weapon in each hand. The… Read More

On Monday, July 11, 2022, at approximately midnight, Ontario Police officers responded to the 7-Eleven located in the 600 block of North Vine Avenue for an armed robbery.

During the robbery the suspect displayed a handgun and demanded money from the employee. However, the suspect did not fire the handgun, and the victim was not injured in the incident.

The suspect was described as a male black adult, approximately 5’10 and 160 Lbs. He was last seen wearing dark clothing and a dark colored mask. The suspect fled prior to officers’ arrival.

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Celebrate community pride with the Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department as we host several family-friendly events for Independence Day on Monday, July 4, 2022. 

Independence Day Parade
Begin your morning with the annual Independence Day Parade starting at 9:00 AM along the southbound side of Euclid Avenue, beginning at Fourth Street and ending at B Street.  Bring your family, friends, furry friends, and neighbors, and enjoy all things red, white and blue.  This year’s parade will feature 80+ entries, consisting of floats, marching… Read More

Today Ontario officials announced a new opportunity for qualified accelerator and incubator operators who will be tapped with developing and running a brick-and-mortar facility dedicated to supporting the ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship in the City and greater Inland Empire region.

The Request for Proposals was posted on June 23, 2022, on Planet Bids. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2022.

This incubator/accelerator is envisioned as a space designed for new and early-stage start-up businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders to… Read More

Who’s ready for a Summer of Fun?  The Ontario Recreation & Community Services Department is proud to present the return of the 25th Annual Summer Concert Series! This year’s series will take place at Ontario Town Square and Celebration Park North, every Wednesday evening starting June 1 through August 25 at 7 p.m.
 
Ontario Town Square will host 10 show-stopping performances at 224 N. Euclid Ave. in the heart of downtown.  Celebration Park North, 4980 S. Celebration Ave., will host three rocking performances. 

2022 Summer Concert Series Lineup at… Read More