🌱 Fontana couple among three killed in 10 Freeway big-rig crash
Fontana, California Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Fontana! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Fontana couple among three killed in 10 Freeway big-rig crash
- How a countywide crime sweep reached suspects in Fontana
Today's riddle: What is seen in the middle of March and April that can’t be seen at the beginning or end of either month? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 103 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 103, low: 70.
- Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 95 and low of 68 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Northern California truck driver wanted by ICE faces sentencing for big rig crash that killed 3 (eastbaytimes.com) — A Fontana couple, Clarence and Lisa Nelson, were among three people killed in a major eight-vehicle crash on the 10 Freeway near Ontario last October. The 21-year-old truck driver has pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and faces sentencing in Rancho Cucamonga. Federal immigration authorities have also placed a detainer on him as the case moves forward. 
• Operation Consequences: July 6-12 Crime Suppression Effort Results In 11 Felony Arrests, 29 Firearms Seized (vvng.com) — Fontana was one of several San Bernardino County cities where deputies served search warrants and contacted suspects during a recent weeklong crime-suppression push. The multi-agency “Operation Consequences” seized 29 firearms, including ghost guns, and led to 11 felony arrests. Officials say the ongoing effort targets gangs and people barred from having guns across the county.
📸 Around Fontana
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Players Game Wreck Free Event Seeking Vendors AD →
LA Fitness, 16289 Sierra Lakes Pkwy, Fontana
3:30 pm
Saturday July 18
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Other local events
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Board of Education Meeting →
Michael D'Arcy Elementary CJUSD Board Room/Professional Learning Center, 900 E. Washington St., Colton
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Fontana Summer Concert Series →
City of Fontana Calendar, 17004 Arrow Blvd, Fontana
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July Business Networking Meeting →
City of Fontana Calendar, Ayres Hotel Rialto Fontana 1495 W. Renaissance Parkway, Rialto
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Spring St Night Market →
City of Fontana Calendar, 16822 Spring St, Fontana
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Planning Commission Meeting →
City of Fontana Calendar, Steelworkers' Auditorium 8437 Sierra Avenue, Fontana
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Business Watch with Chief Dorsey →
City of Fontana Calendar, Fontana Police Department 17005 Upland Ave, Fontana
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Paleteria Hidalgo Ribbon Cutting →
City of Fontana Calendar, Paleteria Hidalgo 16565 Orange Way Suite I, Fontana
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Thursday July 16
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Tuesday July 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Community Health Systems Backpack Giveaway & Resource Event – Bloomington →
Bloomington Community Health Center, 18601 Valley Blvd, Bloomington
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School Board Meeting
Rialto Unified 182 E Walnut Ave, Rialto, CA 92376, USA
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Wonders of Wildlife →
Bloomington Branch Library, 18028 Valley Blvd, Bloomington
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Board of Education Meeting
Bloomington High CJUSD Board Room/Professional Learning Center, 900 E. Washington
5:30 pm
Wednesday July 15
Thursday July 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- So as many people know i rescue a kitty that one of our neighbors found , when i saw her picture i thought the kitty was like a few weeks old , but when i got it i was like OMG his a new born!!
It even had the umbilical cord still. I thought my cat that had kitties was going to be able to feed him but her kitties are almost a month already… (Nextdoor Arrow Route) - Looking for a loving home for Chucho.
Chucho was found up in Lytle Creek close to 1 year ago. We tried to find his original owner but could not. My brother took him in and cared for him,… (Nextdoor Hunter's Ridge)
- Crown Technical Systems posted a job opening for Machine Operator - Name Plates in Fontana. Apply here.
- XPO Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Part-Time in Fontana. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fontana here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rialto
- Cold Gawd Announce New EP 'Glory2': Hear "Grease" (stereogum.com)
- Frito-Lay Is Quietly Closing Factories - and Your Favorite Snacks Could Be Next (financebuzz.com)
- New Lewis Center for Aging in Rancho Cucamonga promotes healthy aging, longer living — all under one roof (dailybulletin.com)
Ontario
- Early Access homes for Sale in Ontario, CA (redfin.com)
- Five Things My Cat Dennis Taught Me About Strategic Planning (elgl.org)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The letter “R.” (Thank you Manuela A. for sending it in!)
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