In The News - Mayor Acquanetta Warren

RITZ Gala to Showcase J.J. Fad Homecoming, Incredible RUSD Student Talent

Wed, 04/17/2024

This year’s RITZ Gala will be held at the majestic Wilmer Amina Carter High School Theatre Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and is poised to dazzle audiences with a star-studded lineup featuring none other than the iconic Grammy nominate hip-hop group, J.J. Fad, who will perform alongside DJ Arabian Prince. This is a special homecoming for the talented hip-hop trio as J.J. Fad are proud alumni of the District, having graduated from Eisenhower High School.

Spectrum Joins Mayor Acquanetta Warren to Award $2,500 to the Eagel Church & Food Ministry

Mon, 04/15/2024

Spectrum today announced a donation of $2,500 to the Eagel Church & Food Ministry through the company’s employee-driven grants program that recognizes the value of community service, Spectrum Employee Community Grants.

Fontana’s new Sammy Hagar-backed concert venue is set to open June 15

Mon, 04/08/2024

The opening of Fontana’s Sammy Hagar-associated concert hall has been set for this summer with the former Van Halen frontman playing the first show. Stage Red — a Sammy Hagar Venue will replace the former Center Stage Theater, which closed in August 2022.

Persons with Disabilities Workforce Summit will be held in Fontana

Sat, 03/22/2024

A Persons with Disabilities Workforce Summit will take place in Fontana on Monday, April 8. The event, which has a theme of “Empowering Hidden Talents: A New Perspective on Abilities,” will be hosted by the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce and will be held at the Jessie Turner Center, 15556 Summit Avenue.

Three new police officers are sworn in during Fontana City Council meeting

Mon, 03/18/2024

Three new police officers were sworn in during the Fontana City Council meeting on March 12. These officers were introduced by Fontana Police Chief Michael Dorsey and sworn in by Mayor Acquanetta Warren

Teen Leadership Summit will be held in Fontana on March 30

Fri, 03/15/2024

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Teen Leadership Summit will be held on Saturday, March 30. This event, which is free for all teenagers and parents, will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jurupa Hills High School, 10700 Oleander Avenue. The summit is designed to empower youth and parents to thrive.

Black Culture Foundation Presents Eight Black Rose Awards and Two Scholarships

Mon, 03/04/2024

The Black Culture Foundation, Inc. honored eight local heroes and awarded two scholarships at its annual Black Rose Awards Gala.

Fontana motel will be converted into interim housing project after city gets $15.3 million from S.B. County and other sources

Wed, 02/07/2024

Fontana has secured a total of $15.3 million in grants to fund an innovative interim housing project aimed at providing essential support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.

Californians are getting ‘very fed up’

Sat, 01/22/2024

Mayor Acquanetta Warren Fontana, California Mayor Acquanetta Warren discusses San Bernardino County studying secession from the state of California on ‘Fox News @ Night.

Northgate Gonzalez Market in Fontana gives away 1,500 six-pound hams to local families

Fri, 01/05/2024

Showing its dedication to the Fontana community, Northgate Gonzalez Market gave away 1,500 six-pound hams to local families on Jan. 5.
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U.S. official visits Fontana for roundtable discussion on homelessness

Fri, 11/17/2023

Jason Pu, the regional administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, visited Fontana recently to discuss possible solutions to homelessness and the affordable housing crisis.
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Reliable water is essential for our region

Fri, 10/25/2023

As Fontana experiences unprecedented growth, securing a dependable source of clean, safe drinking water is a top priority. It’s also a significant challenge, as the impacts of climate change and outdated infrastructure have made our water supplies less reliable than ever.
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Supervisors approve millions of dollars to help homeless persons in Fontana and San Bernardino growth

Sun, 10/08/2023

The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has committed $5 million to Water of Life Community Church in Fontana and $3 million to the City of San Bernardino to develop projects to assist homeless residents.
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Fontana ranks among Top 10 cities in U.S. for personal income growth

Thurs, 09/14/2023

Using U.S. Census Bureau data, the financial services firm found that median household income in Fontana grew from $80,800 in 2019 to $93,851 in 2021, a 16.15 percent increase. That’s more than five times the rate of median household income growth across the nation during that period.
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Warren Joins Fellow Mayors in DC to Urge Mental Health Action

Thurs, 07/20/2023

Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren this week joined a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) in urging members of Congress to adopt comprehensive legislation to address the mental health crisis.
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About 1,000 people attend Love Fontana Festival

Fri, 06/23/2023

An estimated 1,000 Fontanans came together for fun, food, and faith on a recent Saturday evening at the 10th Annual Love Fontana Festival. Love Fontana is presented by Calvary Chapel Fontana and was held on May 20 at Veterans Park. In addition to the festive celebration, Love Fontana also included beautification projects to benefit the community.
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FUSD, city will hold another roundtable for community

Thurs, 05/25/2023

The Fontana Unified School District and the City of Fontana will host a second Community Roundtable, featuring small breakout groups, to continue meaningful discussion regarding concerns of diversity, equity and inclusion within the district and city and identify actionable solutions….
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Meet California’s Black Mayors: Acquanetta Warren, Fontana

Tues, 03/07/2023

When the City of Fontana hosted NASCAR Feb. 24, third-term Mayor Acquanetta Warren served as an honorary official for the final run of the Cup Series Pala Casino 400. According to Warren, Auto Club Speedway, formerly California Speedway, will undergo reconstruction that will reduce its size from the current two-mile track to a half-mile one…
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ELECTION: Acquanetta Warren is reelected as Fontana mayor

Tues, 11/08/2022

Acquanetta Warren has been reelected as mayor of Fontana, according to final unofficial election results provided by the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters on Nov. 9. As of 10 a.m., with all 101 precincts reporting, Warren had 6,775 votes, representing 47.45 percent of the total in the three-way race…
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Mayor says: Let’s honor veterans who began serving U.S. before getting their high school diplomas

Thurs, 08/25/2022

Let’s honor and support our veterans who began serving this great country before receiving their high school diplomas. The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, in partnership with the County Department of Veterans Affairs, has announced the 14th annual San Bernardino County Operation Recognition Veterans Diploma Project…
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Inglewood and Fontana Mayors Applaud Funds Allocation from RAISE Grant Program

Tues, 08/25/2022

Thanks to the Biden-Harris administration’s latest allocation of $2.2 billion from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, eight grants — totaling more than $119 million — were awarded by the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to local governments, transit agencies and a tribal nation to help improve transportation in California…
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Building California’s Future

Tues, 04/27/2022

Acquanetta Warren, mayor of Fontana—a city at the center of California’s transportation and goods movement systems—looks forward to fixing local streets, bridges, and sewer lines. “Our focus has to be on the aging of our infrastructure,” she said. “Our infrastructure assets are costly long-term investments, and sound infrastructure is the backbone of our local economy.”…
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Mayor says: Let’s prepare our workforce for the future

Tues, 06/30/2022

As mayor, one of my main priorities is to prepare our workforce for the future. Parents, we want to help you get your student ready for their career/college journey. In 2018, I formed the Fontana Mayor’s Education Coalition to bring together all the school districts, community colleges, educational leaders, charter schools and Fontana business community that service our students. Since that creation, we have provided programming that exposes our students to career planning opportunities and various job prospects to assist them in developing their future…
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1-on-1 with Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren

Mon, 03/04/2024

On this week’s “In Focus SoCal,” host Tanya McRae sits down with Warren, who talked about growing up in South LA two blocks from Watts. There was a lot of social and racial turmoil in South LA in the 1960s, and then in the 70s, it turned into a hub of Black civic and political engagement.

San Bernardino County Allocates $10 Million to Combat Homelessness Through Housing Initiatives

Tues, 02/06/2024

In a significant move to address homelessness, San Bernardino County Supervisor Jesse Armendarez, backed by the Board of Supervisors, has secured $10 million in funding for new homeless housing projects. These initiatives, which aim to provide beds by Summer 2024, target the urgent need for housing solutions within the community, focusing on seniors, veterans, and at-risk youth.

Fontana is a model for doing things the right way

Thur, 01/18/2024

With 2024 upon us, the stage is set for Fontana to reach a bold new level of prosperity, as we build on the extraordinary successes of recent years. Our City – your City – has become a model for doing things the right way and improving the quality of life for all residents.

Congresswoman Torres and Congressman Aguilar Announce City of Fontana Receives $19+ Million Federal Grant to Improve Safety for Pedestrians, Cyclists & Motorists

Wed, 12/13/2023

Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced today the distribution of $19,808,986 in federal funding to the city of Fontana for the development of infrastructure improvements along Foothill Boulevard to dramatically enhance transit safety.
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US Mayors Convene in LA to End Homelessness and Fighting Hunger Through Office of Food Equity

Mon, 11/13/2023

Yesterday, Mayor Karen Bass, U.S. Conference of Mayors or USCM President Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve and the U.S. Conference of Mayors Nov. 10 led a convening of mayors across the country in Los Angeles that raised national momentum to end homelessness.Yesterday, Mayor Karen Bass, U.S. Conference of Mayors or USCM President Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve and the U.S. Conference of Mayors Nov. 10 led a convening of mayors across the country in Los Angeles that raised national momentum to end homelessness.
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Building Industry Association and Builders For Better Communities Foundation Present 2023 Junior Builder Fall Day Camp

Weds, 10/25/2023

The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC), in partnership with Builders For Better Communities Foundation, has announced the 2023 Junior Builder Fall Day Camp, taking place at the Heritage Neighborhood Center in Fontana.
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Fontana ranks among U.S. best in income growth

Tues, 10/03/2023

Using U.S. Census Bureau Data, the financial services firm found that median household income in Fontana grew from $80,800 in 2019 to $93,851 in 2021, a 16.15% increase. That’s more than five times the rate of median household income growth across the country during that period. Only eight other cities showed stronger income growth than Fontana.
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Let’s unite for a better Fontana

Thurs, 09/14/2023

This role allows me to contribute to shaping the direction and implementation of the priorities and challenges that mayors from across the nation are working together on. It also grants me access to invaluable best practices and funding opportunities that we can bring back to Fontana.
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Healthy Fontana is just the beginning

Weds, 07/19/2023

Fontana embodies what a healthy community is all about, and your City government is committed to keeping it that way. Our community-based and award-winning Healthy Fontana initiative serves as a shining example of our dedication to promoting a healthy lifestyle for all residents. Healthy Fontana revolves around four key components of a thriving community: nutrition, active living, smart growth, and community partnerships.
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Californians are getting ‘very fed up’

Thurs, 06/22/2023

Fontana, California Mayor Acquanetta Warren discusses San Bernardino County studying secession from the state of California on ‘Fox News @ Night.’
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Mayor Says: City aims to end homelessness

Fri, 05/05/2023

I am very proud of Fontana’s work in getting our unhoused population the help it needs. Today, the Fontana Police Department Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) works closely with Water of Life, the Social Work Action Group (SWAG), the Fontana Housing Department, the San Bernardino County Behavioral Health Department, the Multiple Enforcement Team (MET) and stakeholders to address — and ultimately end — homelessness…
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California county pushes to study secession over crime, rising costs

Mon, 12/19/2022

Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren joined ‘Fox & Friends First’ to discuss why San Bernardino County is looking to study how secession could benefit the area as it battles inflation and crime…
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Endorsement: Re-elect Mayor Warren, Councilmembers Cothran and Roberts in Fontana

Weds, 10/19/2022

City of Fontana gets $1.2 million in federal funds to fight homelessness

Tues, 08/27/2022

The City of Fontana is receiving $1.2 million from the federal government to help combat homelessness, the city said in a news release on Aug. 24. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the reallocation amounts for a total of 62 Emergency Solutions Grants Program CARES Act (ESG-CV) recipients…
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Black Mayors of Inglewood and Fontana Applaud Millions in Funds Awarded as Part of RAISE Grant Program

Tues, 08/24/2022

Fontana to welcome commercial cannabis businesses for first time

Tues, 07/22/2022 Commercial cannabis businesses are bound for Fontana years after local voters overwhelmingly supported legalizing recreational use of the drug. In a first for the city, three permits for retail operations will be available – one for the area north of Baseline Avenue, another for the area between Baseline and Valley Boulevard, and the last for the area south of Valley…
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Fontana holds State of the City event

Fri, 02/16/2024

Fontana’s 27th Annual State of the City event was held on Feb. 15, featuring a theme of “Right Now!”

“Our city, your city, has become a model for doing things the right way and improving the quality of life for all residents,” Mayor Acquanetta Warren told the more than 500 residents, business owners, stakeholders, and regional leaders who had gathered at Water of Life Community Church.

San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation announces its 2024 Black Rose award winners

Sat, 02/03/2024

The San Bernardino Black Culture Foundation recently announced its Black Rose award winners for 2024.

The awards will be presented at the foundation’s 31st annual Black Rose awards gala, to be held 5:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Riverside Convention Center.

Black female mayors were first elected 50 years ago, but since then few Black Republican women have won elections

Fri, 01/05/2024

The past five decades have seen increasing representation for Black women in US politics, with success for candidates in both local and national elections.

Fontana gets nearly $20 million in federal funding for road improvements

Fri, 11/17/2023

The City of Fontana will receive nearly $20 million in federal funding for the development of infrastructure improvements along Foothill Boulevard, one of the city’s major thoroughfares.
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US A reliable water source is critical to the sustainable growth of our region

Mon, 10/29/2023
In Fontana, a city known for its diversity, thriving business environment, and unwavering commitment to the well-being of all its residents, we’re witnessing unprecedented growth. As we work tirelessly to enhance our infrastructure and services to support our expanding economy, securing a dependable source of clean, safe drinking water is a top priority.

Safety is our number one priority

Thurs, 10/19/2023

We made a unanimous choice to implement a new ordinance aimed at addressing unlicensed street vendors. This ordinance is not just a matter of regulation; it’s about safeguarding our community. It equips our Code Compliance team with the tools they need to handle the growing number of unlicensed and unpermitted vendors who have been operating unlawfully in our beloved city.
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Fontana event promoted unity

Thurs, 09/28/2023

The 7th Annual Chillin N’ Grillin event on Sept. 16 was a wonderful gathering, bringing the community together as one.
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Fontana provides attainable housing options

Thurs, 08/03/2023

Just drive around Fontana and you will see a massive transformation: Lots that were once eyesores, crime magnets or homeless encampments now are business and job centers or neighborhoods filled with families and workforce housing.
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In Fontana, Sammy Hagar club is making noise (with construction)

Tues, 07/11/2023

Fontana’s former Center Stage Theater closed in August 2022, with City Hall telling me that the city-owned venue would be gutted, renovated and reopened as a Sammy Hagar-affiliated concert hall, and served by a new 300-space parking structure, in time for Memorial Day 2023. Read More

Why Revitalizing a Downtown Starts With a Sense of Place

Thurs, 05/25/2023

A new downtown plan focused on community and homegrown economic development (plus a little star power) is positioning Fontana for a live-work-play future…
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Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren Appointed Chair of SoCal Water Coalition Board of Trustees

Thu, 02/16/2023

Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren has been named Chair of the Southern California Water Coalition’s Board of Trustees. This marks another important milestone for Black women. Warren, who became Fontana’s first Black mayor in 2010, is also the first Black Chair of the organization…
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Fontana officials are excited about plans for revitalizing downtown

Fri, 12/09/2022

For many years, city leaders have wanted to revitalize the downtown area of Fontana, and now their plans are beginning to take shape. The city recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for a mixed-use project at 8480 Nuevo Avenue which will feature a 29-unit apartment building (including two “affordable” apartments) as well as a restaurant on the first floor…
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Plight of homeless people is major topic during Fontana City Council meeting

Tues, 09/20/2022

A local resident was filled with sadness and frustration as she spoke to the Fontana City Council about her situation during the Sept. 13 meeting.

Julia Flores said she and her children are homeless and have been trying to get assistance from various agencies but have not been able to find permanent housing, even though she is employed as a barista…
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Fontana Chill’ N Grillin with Police, Fire, and Community

Thurs, 08/25/2022

On Saturday, September 10, entertainment and good eats run from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Fontana Park’s Sports Pavilion, located at 15556 Summit Ave. in Fontana. For $10 per person, the community can enjoy barbecue from each of the grillers in the competition…
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Supervisors say November ballot initiative is about conducting a study, not seceding from state

Tues, 08/12/2022

San Bernardino County leaders caused quite a stir recently when they voted to place an initiative on the November ballot asking voters if they would like the county to secede from California. But as it turns out, the initiative is not as concerned about the idea of secession as much as it is about commissioning a study that could lead to the county getting more help from the state…
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Fontana Days Festival was great for attendees — and for students and nonprofit groups

Tues, 07/08/2022

The 2022 Fontana Days Festival was great for attendees — and just as great for the many students and nonprofit groups which benefited from the event. The festival, which was held June 2-5, had its biggest turnout in many years with more than 41,000 guests, according to R. Dale Evans Sr., president of the Exchange Club of Fontana, which coordinates the event along with the City of Fontana…
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