By ALEJANDRO CANO, Jan 24, 2018 Updated Jan 24, 2018 Despite strong opposition from some local residents and area legislators, the Fontana City Council on Jan. 23 approved a huge warehouse project and accompanying park in the southern end of the city. With a 3-1-1 vote, support was given to the Southwest Fontana Logistics Center Project, which includes … Continue reading Huge warehouse, park project approved by Fontana City Council
Tonight’s Southwest Warehouse Development Public Hearing…
Public Hearing: Southwest Warehouse Development January 23, 2018 at 7 PM - 10 PM Fontana Council Chambers 8353 Sierra Ave, Fontana, California 92335. RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/159388184783902/?active_tab=about Contact: Yassi, 949-697-0494
Trivia Night with Freddie Rodriguez 11/3/17
Come join us for Trivia Night with Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (AD-52) in Fontana taking place on Friday, November 3rd, 2017 at 6:30 PM. We will have raffle prizes and 50/50.Tickets to attend are $20 and include 2 beers and a take home pint as well as participation in the trivia. Don't miss out! To pay … Continue reading Trivia Night with Freddie Rodriguez 11/3/17
Fontana Dems Oppose Repeal of DACA
The Fontana Democratic Club condemns President Trump’s repeal of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This decision impacts local families in the City of Fontana largely, in which, per the Census Bureau estimates, there are 16% of Fontana residents that are undocumented. There is no current policy that protects children or their parents from fear … Continue reading Fontana Dems Oppose Repeal of DACA
Divided Fontana Council Accepts Ward Map Over Public Protest
Article originally posted here: http://sbcsentinel.com/2017/08/divided-fontana-council-accepts-ward-map-over-public-protest/ A sharply divided Fontana City Council on July 25 approved an electoral map with four council districts which can be best described as northwest, northeast, central and south. Prior to its adoption, the map was referred to as Draft 6. Upon finalization later this month, it will be the master chart … Continue reading Divided Fontana Council Accepts Ward Map Over Public Protest
Residents express concerns about proposed election district maps in Fontana
Election district map concerns Student Andre Cisneros walks toward the City Council members to give them a letter about making the election district map process fair. (Herald News photo by Alejandro Cano) Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2017 8:53 am | Updated: 5:18 pm, Thu Jul 6, 2017. By ALEJANDRO CANO | 0 comments Several area residents spoke out at the June … Continue reading Residents express concerns about proposed election district maps in Fontana
10 Freeway toll lanes approved for across San Bernardino County
By IMRAN GHORI | ighori@scng.com | The Press-Enterprise PUBLISHED: July 12, 2017 at 2:29 pm | UPDATED: July 13, 2017 at 7:59 am San Bernardino County will make its first foray into toll lanes. A 33-mile corridor will be built on the 10 Freeway and span much of the county, transportation officials decided Wednesday, July 12. The $1.8-billion project would add two toll lanes … Continue reading 10 Freeway toll lanes approved for across San Bernardino County
Monthly E-mail
Hello, Wanted to give you all ample time to calendar Saturday, July 22, 2017, from 9:30 AM - 11 AM for our regular monthly meeting. Congresswoman Norma Torres will be joining us and is looking forward to speak with members. If you have any agenda items you want to submit for consideration, please e-mail FontanaDems@gmail.com. … Continue reading Monthly E-mail
Inland school districts receive $1.6 million for electric buses
By Anthony Victoria - June 6, 2017 Photo/School Transportation News: A ‘Type C’eLion electric school bus from Amherst, Massachusetts. Three Inland school districts were awarded funds to purchase electric-powered buses by the South Coast Air Quality Management District on June 2. The air regulatory board awarded approximately $1.6 million to the Fontana Unified School District, … Continue reading Inland school districts receive $1.6 million for electric buses
Gongora is new president of Fontana Democratic Club
Kareem Gongora has been elected the new president of the Fontana Democratic Club. Gongora, a former member of the Fontana Planning Commission, is the current chairman of the San Bernardino County Superintendent Committee on School District Organization. Mark Schulte was elected vice president, Manuel Saucedo became secretary, BarBara L. Chavez was re-elected as treasurer, and … Continue reading Gongora is new president of Fontana Democratic Club