Press Releases

The Ontario Museum of History & Art is excited to debut its new team of volunteer Gallery Guides for exhibits in the Fall of 2016. What is a Gallery Guide? Gallery Guides are friendly, engaging, trained volunteers that greet visitors, provide exhibit information, and have fun conversations about the artwork and artifacts in the Museum’s galleries.  Gallery Guides are vital in forging bonds between the Museum and the community.  Open to high school students and adults, this is the perfect volunteer position for individuals that are enthusiastic, enjoy working… Read More

The Ontario Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 19, 2016, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

On August 16, 2016, the Ontario City Council approved an agreement with the Ontario-Montclair Schools Foundation to provide administrative support of the Ontario’s Community College Promise Program.

Ontario believes that all children within the City should have the opportunity to follow their dreams to attend a vocational or higher learning institution.  To help fulfill this dream, the Ontario City Council has established a scholarship program for high school graduates which will provide free tuition for up to two consecutive years at a California… Read More

This Labor Day weekend, families and friends will be celebrating the end of the summer. Sadly, this festive time has also become a dangerous time for America’s roads, as many drunk drivers get behind the wheel after celebrating. For this reason, the Ontario Police Department is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to stop drunk drivers and help save lives. The high-visibility national enforcement campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, runs August 19-September 5, 2016. During this period, local law enforcement … Read More

Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, powered by the Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, has announced the entertainment line-up for the 2016 event.  The public is invited to attend the 4th Annual Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, a three day Cruisin’ Classic Car Show September 16-18, 2016.  Come as a family, food or retail vendor, bring your classic car, or come to stroll along historic tree lined Euclid Avenue to admire the beauty of these fabulous vehicles from yesteryear.    “The live music sets the tone for this event” said Michael Krouse,… Read More

Through comprehensive community policing strategies, and a strong commitment by the Ontario City Council, Part I crimes (violent crime and property crime) have decreased in Ontario.  In the first half of 2016, Part I crimes have declined overall by 6% compared to the same period in 2015.  This represents a 9% decrease when compared to the 10-year average.  Through the continued partnership with the community, and a strong commitment from the Ontario City Council, the City of Ontario looks forward to celebrating safe neighborhoods each year at Ontario Night… Read More