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Fact 1
Fontana has been nicknamed the “Inland Empire” because of its location around numerous lakes, mountains, desert areas and close proximity to Los Angeles.
Fact 2
Azariel Blanchard Miller founded Fontana in the year 1913 and it was incorporated in the year 1952.
Fact 3
Fontana has a recorded population of more than 150,000 residents. This city is reportedly more racially diverse than many of the other cities in the state of California.
Fact 4
The scene depicting a steel mill in the movie “The Terminator 2” was filmed in an abandoned mill in this city.
Fact 5
The founding charter of the Hells Angels was drafted in Fontana in 1948. This charter was actually named after San Bernadino and initially called the Berdoo charter of the Hell’s Angels.
Fact 6
Fontana has a lower percentage of property crime than that of its neighboring. It has a slighter lower percentage of violent crime as well.
Fact 7
The residents of Fontana average a higher median wage as compared to the incomes of their peers.
Fact 8
There is a larger ratio of male residents to that of female residents in this city than there are in most of the surrounding cities.
Fact 9
Fontana is home to the California Speedway. This is a popular Speedway that hosts numerous small races as well as two major NASCAR races each year.
Fact 10
Fontana is situated near three of the major mountain resort destinations. This inland empire is situated within driving distance of Big Bear, and lake Arrowhead, as well as Mountain High.
Free food for kids is one of 100 great things about Fontana.
food is served to children at lunch time at various sites in Fontana during the summer months.
By AMANDA CARLOS
With Fontana celebrating its 100th birthday this year, we are highlighting things/people that make Fontana special.
Last week our summer concert series was number 100 as I began the countdown.This week, coming in at number 99 is something really cool: FREE food!
If you didn't know, Fontana has been offering free food at various school sites to children of our great city, 18 years and younger, while school is out this summer.
The City of Fontana along with the Fontana Unified School District and the Boys and Girls Club of Fontana initiated the "Free Summer Free Food Program for Youth."
Our children are welcome to free meals (and even snacks at some sites) until Aug. 2. (Children who are at the given sites for lunchtime must eat their entire meal there.)
The great thing about this is that our city is feeding our kids and providing nutrients that they may not choose on their own.
Fontana and free food makes for a perfect example of alliteration.
The youth that visit the varying campuses do not even have to attend that school to receive the service.
Whether our kids and/or parents take advantage of this opportunity, just the idea that the option is available speaks volumes about the heart of our city and its people.
Fontanans 18 years and younger can visit the following sites Monday through Friday for free lunch:
• Bill Martin Park, 7881 Juniper Avenue
• Boys & Girls Club, 7723 Almeria Avenue
• Cypress Center, 8380 Cypress Avenue
• Don Day Center, 14501 Live Oak Avenue
• Fontana Park, 15556 Summit Ave
• Jack Bulik Teen Center, 16581 Filbert Street
• Martin Tudor Park, 11925 Sierra Avenue
• Miller Park, 17004 Arrow Boulevard
• North Tamarind Park, 8025 Tamarind Avenue
• Beech Elementary School, 9206 Beech Avenue
Lunch is served from noon to 1 p.m. at the above locations.
For more information about this great service in our city, contact FUSD Food Services at (909) 357-5160 ext. 35.
Fontana: a great place to eat.
Bon Appetit!
