Press Releases

71 local government agencies awarded a total of $37.5 Million in grants to reduce illegal sales of cigarettes and tobacco products to minors and youth

Today, the Ontario Police Department was awarded $45,200 in state grant funding from California Attorney General Xavier Becerra to combat the illegal sale of cigarettes and tobacco products to minors. The grants, $37.5 million in total, were distributed to 71 local entities throughout the state. They will fund operations, retailer training programs, the installation of signage, youth outreach, tobacco retail license… Read More

The City of Ontario will host several family friendly events on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 for all ages to enjoy.

The day will begin with the Annual Independence Day Parade at 9 AM along southbound Euclid Avenue beginning at Fourth Street and ending at B Street. Come celebrate all things red, white and blue with floats, marching bands, and community organizations as they parade down beautiful Euclid Avenue. Joining the Parade this year will be the Dublin All Stars Marching Band from Donaghmede, Dublin, Ireland. This year marks the Dublin All Stars Marching Band’s 30 years in… Read More

In May 2007, the Ontario City Council enacted an ordinance which reaffirmed existing Ontario Municipal Codes prohibiting fireworks and declared fireworks within the City of Ontario a nuisance, carrying a $1,000 fine. This fine is in addition to any other civil penalty, criminal prosecution or fine. Ontario revised the ordinance in October 2015 to include:

• Holding residential property owners responsible for violations occurring on their property;
• Holding parents and legal guardians responsible for any violations of the code by a minor;

Ontario Police have arrested a man during an undercover operation targeting the sale of illegal and dangerous fireworks.

Ernesto Jimenez, a 23-year-old man from Riverside, was arrested Thursday after selling illegal fireworks to undercover officers. Jimenez, who was advertising through a social media website, was found to be in possession of explosive aerial fireworks known as mortars. While fireworks classified as “safe and sane” may be legal in some jurisdictions, possession of this type of dangerous firework in the state of California is a felony.

Following his… Read More

Officers from the Ontario Police Department cited two clerks for selling alcohol to minors on June 9, 2018. The actions were the result of a minor decoy operation in which minors, under the direct supervision of department investigators, attempted to purchase alcohol from 13 retail licensees in the City of Ontario.

Those who sold to the minor face a minimum fine of $250.00, and/or 24 to 32 hours of community service for a first violation. In addition, the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will take administrative action against the alcoholic beverage license of the business… Read More

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is proud to receive the 2018 Inland Valley’s Readers Choice Best Museum Award from the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin!

This public-private Museum, operated by the City of Ontario with support from the non-profit Ontario Museum of History & Art, Associates, is committed to enhancing the knowledge and understanding of the community by creating dynamic and vibrant experiences. Known as a welcoming place that reflects pride in who we are, where we live and our legacy, the Museum regularly offers FREE admission to exhibitions,… Read More