County Cleared to Reopen
Restaurants, Stores and Malls
San Bernardino County is moving through the accelerated Stage 2 phase of reopening. As of May 23, retail stores, malls, and dine-in restaurants can open with COVID compliant modifications.
View the full press release here.
New Guidelines Allow Places of Worship to Resume Services
The County today announced the reopening of places of worship with new State-specified guidelines. Under the new State guidance, issued this morning, places of worship can hold religious services, including funerals, if attendance is limited to 25 percent of a building’s capacity, but no more than 100 attendees.
The State this morning issued new guidance for religious services and cultural ceremonies, https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-places-of-worship.pdf [lnks.gd], that encourage organizations to continue online services and activities, especially for the protection of those who are most at risk from COVID-19, including older adults and people with specific medical conditions.
To reopen for religious services and funerals, places of worship must:
- Establish and implement a COVID-19 prevention plan for every location, train staff on the plan, and regularly evaluate workplaces for compliance.
- Train employees and volunteers on COVID-19, including how to prevent it from spreading and which underlying health conditions may make individuals more susceptible to contracting the virus.
- Implement cleaning and disinfecting protocols.
- Set physical distancing guidelines.
- Recommend that staff and guests wear cloth face coverings, and screen staff for temperature and symptoms at the beginning of their shifts.
- Set parameters around or consider eliminating singing and group recitations. These activities dramatically increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission. For this reason, congregants engaging in singing, particularly in the choir, and group recitation should wear face coverings at all times and when possible, these activities should be conducted outside with greater than 6-foot distancing.
Not adhering to all of the guidelines in their entirely could result in the spread of illness and the re-closing of places of worship. In 21 days, the State Department of Public Health, in consultation with the County Department of Public Health, will review and assess the impact of the religious services guidelines and provide further direction as part of a phased-in restoration of activities. This 21-day interval accounts for seven days for religious communities to prepare and reopen in addition to a 14-day incubation period of COVID-19.
Local information about COVID-19 can be found on the County’s COVID-19 website, http://sbcovid19.com [lnks.gd].
Construction ALERT
 On May 29 at 10:00 p.m. through May 30 at 10:00a.m., I-10 will be closed between Euclid Avenue and 4th Street for the demolition of the Sultana Avenue Bridge.
Please use caution when traveling through the corridor and allow extra time to reach your destination as you may experience delays.
- Detours:
EB I-10: Exit Euclid Avenue go south to Holt Boulevard, turn left onto Grove Avenue, right onto 4th Street to I-10
- WB I-10: Exit 4th Street, turn left onto 4th Street, turn left onto Grove Avenue, turn right
at Holt Boulevard, right on Euclid Avenue to I-10
For more information on this project, visit GoSBCTA.com.
2020 State of the City Update
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The City of Ontario has been closely monitoring the coronavirus situation across the country and in our region. Unfortunately due to this COVID-19 situation and guidance from the State of California and County of San Bernardino regarding public gatherings, we are not going to move forward with an in-person event this year. This is a difficult decision for all on our end and of course we wish that things were different.
We have posted the State of the City video on the City's YouTube Channel, which can be viewed by clicking here.
For those that purchased a ticket, you will be receiving a refund.
We thank you all for your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the 2021 State of the City.
NEW Customer Payment System
 For more information, visit OntarioCA.gov/OMUC
Thank You Chick-fil-A!
A huge THANK YOU to Chick-fil-A Ontario Mills Parkway for their donation of 385 meals to our senior meal program last week!
Hey Seniors (60+)! Swing by our drive-up at the Ontario Senior Center Monday through Friday from 11:30am-12:30pm (Wednesdays 11am-12:30pm) for a hot meal daily if you are in need of meal assistance! We have your meals ready!
Ontario Senior Center: 225 East "B" Street
The Lewis Family Branch will be closed from May 22nd to August 6th in coordination with Chaffey Joint Union High School District for necessary upgrades.
For your convenience, the book drop located at Lewis Family Branch will remain open during this time. You may continue to place holds on library material online or over the phone and pick up your items at Ovitt Family Community Library.
For more information about the Lewis Family Branch or the Summer at Ontario City Library programming please visit OntarioCA.gov/VirtualCenter or call 909-395-2004.
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