https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/opinion/fontana-has-become-our-worst-nightmare-because-of-warehouses/article_0aec56a2-2a85-11eb-8cd1-37cf7b2e54ed.html By Nestor and Sunny Renteria (Editor's note: This letter was addressed to members of the Fontana City Council and Fontana Planning Commission.) Today as I sit here and write this letter, I cannot express how saddened I am that living in Fontana has become our worst nightmare. We have lived here for 15 years, … Continue reading Fontana has ‘become our worst nightmare’ because of warehouses
It is ‘appalling’ to see the increase of warehousing in South Fontana
https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/opinion/it-is-appalling-to-see-the-increase-of-warehousing-in-south-fontana/article_9b11fc5c-2a83-11eb-b4b0-1f8a45d79952.html By Kareem Gongora At last week's Fontana City Council meeting, Fontana residents organized and spoke in opposition to three projects: Slover Warehouse, Sierra Avenue and Casa Grande Warehouse, and the Fontana Foothills Commerce Center. The Slover Warehouse and Sierra Avenue and Casa Grande Warehouse required a General Plan amendment and rezoning of medium to … Continue reading It is ‘appalling’ to see the increase of warehousing in South Fontana
Fontana City Council approves more warehouse projects
https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/news/fontana-city-council-approves-more-warehouse-projects/article_5d1dbc40-2878-11eb-9c70-7bf3f81728cc.html By Russel Ingold The Fontana City Council approved four major projects -- including three involving the construction of warehouses -- during the Nov. 10 meeting. The actions taken on the warehouses were highly controversial, with more than two dozen concerned citizens sending virtual voice messages to the five-member council expressing their opposition to some … Continue reading Fontana City Council approves more warehouse projects
Letter to the Editor: We can’t depend on dirty fossil fuels
https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-we-can-t-depend-on-dirty/article_c2464fc0-8b76-11e8-b981-1385b465334d.html Dear Editor: Fighting off this treacherous summer heat is one thing, but dealing with the extremely unhealthy levels of ozone pollution in our area is overburdening to residents dealing with chronic respiratory illnesses. There were 145 days last year where ozone levels across the south coast exceeded the federal standard. That means more emergency … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: We can’t depend on dirty fossil fuels
Letter to the Editor: Reader says FUSD should reject charter school’s petition
https://www.fontanaheraldnews.com/opinion/letter-to-the-editor-reader-says-fusd-should-reject-charter/article_0c6c81c4-90ee-11e8-89d8-8bf934eb697b.html Dear Editor: Fontana Unified School District Board members should vehemently oppose Uplift Fontana Charter School’s petition on Aug. 15. Uplift Fontana is connected to a labyrinth of very low performing charter schools and affiliated organizations that provide virtual online courses for students. Research has shown that virtual courses are ineffective and in five … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Reader says FUSD should reject charter school’s petition
Letter to the Editor: Historical buildings should be preserved
Dear Editor: The following item is needed to be addressed to the citizens of Fontana. I promised my wife before she died that I should say what I could on different items I have a deep concern for. She always said I should say my bit to keep in touch with the citizens of Fontana. … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Historical buildings should be preserved
Letter to the Editor: Warehouse jobs don’t add up
Dear Editor: At least once a month someone on City Council, or a warehouse advocate, claims that warehouse jobs are great, in response to the cacophony of citizens who do NOT want more warehouses built in our city. The serious health affects caused by the diesel fumes from trucks is just one of the many … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Warehouse jobs don’t add up
Letter to the Editor: Reader concerned about warehouse
Dear Editor: It is with great disappointment that as resident of Bloomington I read the information featured in the article titled "Controversy over Bloomington warehouse project continues (Feb. 9)." The article highlights statements provided by Gary Grossich, chairman of Bloomington's Municipal Advisory Council (MAC). Grossich proclaims the MAC unanimously approved and supported the upcoming proposed … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: Reader concerned about warehouse
Letter to the Editor: More warehouses are not wanted
Dear Editor: In spite of numerous citizens' protests, Mayor Acquanetta Warren and two City Council members recently persevered in okaying the building of two more huge warehouses in South Fontana, where there are currently over 3 million square feet of empty warehouse space for rent or sale. This is not what the vast majority of … Continue reading Letter to the Editor: More warehouses are not wanted
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