Press Releases

Detectives are investigating what happened to a man who was found dead inside a refrigerator. The refrigerator had been dumped onto the northbound lane of traffic in the 700 block of South Hope Ave.

Police received a call at approximately 6:00am from a man on his way to work who found the refrigerator dumped onto the street. When he got out to see what was going on, he discovered the dead body partially hanging out of the refrigerator and called the police.

Detectives identified the man as a Hispanic male in his mid to late 30’s. The man’s identity is not being… Read More

The Ontario City Library invites readers of all ages to participate in Ontario Reads Frankenstein from September 1 through October 28, 2017.  In honor of the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s famous work, the Ontario City Library will be hosting a variety of programs and presentations for all ages during this time, including a how-to program on creating… Read More

The Ontario Museum of History & Art and Guest Curator, Jerry Weems, present Diversity and Inclusion: The Influence of African American Art in Southern California (“Diversity and Inclusion”). This open call exhibit displays the diversity of the artistic styles and visions of contemporary African American art. Seen through the stylings of regional artists, Diversity and Inclusion reveals how artists are influenced by the raw and expressive beauty of the African American experience. Diversity and Inclusion encourages and… Read More

Exhibit Dates: Thursday, September 7 to Sunday, December 31, 2017

Since 1894, Graber Olives have been enjoyed by locals and olive connoisseurs worldwide.  Many Ontario residents are familiar with the early story of C.C. Graber and how his tasty barrels of cured olives began as a small neighborhood business.  Today, the Graber Olive House is the oldest existing business in the City of Ontario, and is the oldest operating olive packer in the United States.  The history of the Graber Olive House is over hundred years… Read More

Exhibit Dates: Thursday, August 17, 2017 to Sunday, September 17, 2017

This summer the Ontario Museum of History & Art is… Read More