Press Releases

The City of Ontario continues full steam ahead with “Smart Ontario,” an initiative improving safety, efficiency and connectivity through the modernization of energy infrastructure at 26 facilities, including the Ontario Convention Center and Toyota Arena.

When construction broke ground in late 2020, energy and operational savings were estimated to exceed $75 million over the life of the new equipment and greenhouse gas reduced by more than 10,000 tons annually.

As the project nears completion, Smart Ontario is well on its… Read More

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is celebrating Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a unique exhibit, Cempasúchil: Instruments of the Wind, beginning Thursday, October 6.

The exhibition, which will run through Sunday, November 27, will include altars, drawings, assemblage, fiber art, paintings, mixed media art, photographs, textiles, illustrations, participatory art, and sculptures, along with a community windchime installation inspired by the title of the exhibition.

Originating in Mexico, Día de Los Muertos is a holiday dedicated to the dead and is… Read More

Ontario, Calif. – During Child Passenger Safety Week, the Ontario Police Department will help parents and caregivers with installing child safety seats.

“We are here to offer parents and caregivers guidance and reassurances that their child is as safe in a car seat as possible while riding in the car,” Ontario Police Chief Mike Lorenz said.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly half of car seats (46%) are misused.

California law requires all children under 2 years old to ride in a rear-facing car seat, unless the… Read More

At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 6, the City of Ontario will commemorate “Smart Ontario,” a citywide energy efficiency initiative that has launched the city to the forefront of the sustainability movement in the Inland Empire. 

Ontario officials and staff will gather in front of Ontario City Hall to recognize the impact of Smart Ontario so far and what is still to come. As the project nears completion, the program is well on its way to fulfilling initial energy savings projections.

“No matter who you are, we’ve all felt pressure from rising energy prices,… Read More

September is Pedestrian Safety Month, and the Ontario Police Department will participate in activities throughout the month encouraging the safety of people walking.

Based on data projections from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 7,485 people, or an average of 20 people every day, died after being struck by a vehicle last year – an 11.5% increase from 2020 and a 40-year high.

“People should not feel in danger walking,” Ontario Police Chief Mike Lorenz said. “Drivers, please slow down and be aware of people who are walking. If we all look out for… Read More

The Ontario Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on August 26th from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location within Ontario city limits.

Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired.

During the checkpoint, officers will look for signs that drivers are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
With the easing of stay-at-home restrictions and more bars and restaurants being allowed to… Read More