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Ontario, California Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Ontario? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Ontario’s airport quietly became a bigger global gateway this year
  • Why did Ontario land among America’s ten dirtiest cities?
  • How an Ontario High grad helped lead NASA’s latest Moon mission

Also on today's calendar: Independence Day Parade, Picnic, Fireworks Spectacular: 2026 and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Turning sunny and cool, with a high of 76 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Ontario Airport Boosts Global Reach Amid Challenges (investorshangout.com subscription) — Ontario International Airport is quietly strengthening its role in the local economy, with passenger traffic up 2.3% so far in 2026 and international travel surging more than 50%. Cargo volumes are also climbing, keeping ONT among the nation’s top freight hubs. For Ontario residents, that means more global connections, more airline options, and a steadily growing transportation asset right in town.
   

• The 10 Dirtiest Cities in America, According To A New Study (yourmileagemayvary.com) — Ontario ranks fifth on a new list of America’s dirtiest cities, based on air pollution, waste issues, living conditions, and resident dissatisfaction. The study, which also put nearby San Bernardino and Los Angeles in the top two spots, highlights how Inland Empire communities are struggling with air quality and litter even as they remain major population centers.
   

• Juneteenth 2026: California-born astronaut Victor Glover honored at State Capitol (ourweekly.com) — An Ontario High School graduate is being celebrated statewide, as astronaut Victor Glover was honored at the State Capitol for his role piloting NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon. Lawmakers, including Assemblymember Michelle Rodriguez of Ontario, used the Juneteenth tribute to spotlight his Pomona roots and Ontario ties while encouraging young people across California to pursue big dreams in science and public service.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 26
  • Swim at Glen Helen & Yucaipa
    San Bernardino Regional Parks Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
    10:00 am
  • Meet & Greet - Arcadian Wealth Management →
    Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Arcadian Wealth Management Offices
    10:00 am
  • Pomona PD Summer Day Camp
    Pomona Unified SD Fairplex in Pomona
    3:00 pm
  • Tween D&D In-Person
    Riverside County Library System Conference Room, Canyon Lake
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Galaxy posole did not disappoint.
    It came with corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, and lemon. If you like radishes and cabbage, you’ll have to buy it yourself very very good. This fed… (Nextdoor Archibald Ranch)
  • an apparently lost cat wandered into my patio, several days ago & decided to "move-in"..
    young, female Manx (little short tail..not cut off, born that way)..not afraid of humans..my male(neutered) has adopted her & is sharing his food… (Nextdoor D Street Park)
  • Niagara Bottling posted a job opening for Seasonal Forklift Operator in Ontario. Apply here.
  • Superior Grocers posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Ontario. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ontario here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Injuries Reported in Alarming Truck Crash near Ramona Avenue (sweetlaw.com)

Ok Ontario! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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