Press Releases

Ontario, CA – Officers from the Ontario Police Department’s DUI Enforcement Team will be deploying this weekend to stop and arrest alcohol and drug-impaired drivers in the department’s ongoing traffic safety campaign. DUI Saturation Patrols will deploy on Saturday, April 29, 2017 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. in areas with high frequencies of DUI collisions and / or arrest.

“The goal of this grant is to keep the roadways safe for our community,” said Lieutenant John Duffield who manages the Ontario Police Department’s Traffic Division. “This is a ‘Zero Tolerance’… Read More

The Ontario Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on April 28, 2017, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The deterrent effect of DUI checkpoints is a proven resource in reducing the number of persons killed and injured in alcohol or drug involved crashes. Research shows that crashes involving an impaired driver can be reduced by up to  20 percent when well-publicized DUI checkpoints and proactive DUI patrols are conducted routinely.

In California, this deadly crime… Read More

Join the City of Ontario at Ontario Town Square on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, from 5 PM to 8 PM for the Ontario Showcase and Heritage Celebration. This free community event will feature recreation class performances and will celebrate Ontario’s history and culture. Enjoy games, crafts, displays, and other activities. Connect with local clubs and organizations,… Read More

On Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ontario Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 13th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Ontario Police Department located at 2500 S. Archibald Avenue, Ontario or the Ontario Senior Center located at 225 East “B” Street, Ontario. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and… Read More

Ontario, California – (April 18, 2017) The Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau has announced the Global Ready Seminar scheduled for May 10, 2017 from 8:30am – 11:30am at Ontario Convention Center. Breakfast is included in the $30 registration fee. As the official destination marketing organization and tourism authority for the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau understands the economic impact the travel industry has on the local economy and focuses on attracting visitors to generate overnight hotel stays.

Help celebrate the City of Ontario’s rich history, art, and culture by becoming a docent at the Ontario Museum of History & Art. This year, the Ontario Museum of History & Art has introduced a new grant-funded water wise garden and new exhibitions that attract visitors to the Museum. Docents are instrumental in leading tours of these exciting new… Read More