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Fontana, CA

Fontana is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. Founded by Azariel Blanchard Miller in 1913, it remained essentially rural until World War II when entrepreneur Henry J. Kaiser built a large steel mill in the area. It is now a regional hub of the trucking industry, with the east-west Interstate 10 and State Route 210 crossing the city and Interstate 15 passing diagonally through its northwestern quadrant. The city is about 46 miles (74 km) east of Los Angeles.

The United States Census Bureau reported that Fontana's 2020 population was 208,393, making it the second-most-populous city in San Bernardino County and the 21st-largest in the state.

Most of the city of Fontana, like its eastern neighbors Rialto and San Bernardino, is built atop a geologically young, gently southward-sloping alluvial fan from nearby Lytle Creek, deposited mainly during the Holocene and late-Pleistocene epochs. There are also sedimentary deposits of similar age from Etiwanda Creek on the western edge of the city. However, the northern and southern edges of the city are formed by the much older San Gabriel and Jurupa mountain ranges, respectively. The Jurupa Mountains are composed primarily of Cretaceous and Paleozoic-era rocks, as are the San Gabriels, which also include even older, Proterozoic formations. The most prominent of the San Gabriel Mountains visible from Fontana is Cucamonga Peak, elevation 8,859 feet (2,700 m). Additionally, the Cucamonga Fault Zone, contiguous with the Sierra Madre Fault Zone, runs through the northern part of the city, along the base of the San Gabriels, notably through the Hunter's Ridge and Coyote Canyon planned communities. It is estimated to be capable of producing earthquakes approximately of magnitude 6.0-7.0.

The city's listed elevation, measured from the northeast corner of the intersection of Upland Avenue and Sierra Avenue, downtown by City Hall, is 1,237 feet (377 m). The highest elevation within the city limits is approximately 2,600 feet (790 m), in the northernmost part of the Panorama neighborhood of Hunter's Ridge. The lowest point within the city limits is approximately 840 feet (260 m), at the intersection of Etiwanda and Philadelphia avenues, in the extreme southwestern corner of the city. This elevation difference is due to the southward slope of the Lytle Creek alluvial fan.

Fontana is home to the Kaiser Permanente-Fontana Hospital. Located on Sierra Avenue, and occupying most of the block between Sierra, Marygold, and Palmetto Avenues, and Valley Boulevard, The campus is one of the largest healthcare facilities in the Inland Empire Region. The various facilities are also among the tallest and largest buildings in the city (other than industrial distribution centers). The hospital is home to sixty different specialized departments, plus emergency care.

Located in the north end of the city, along the "Miracle Mile" of Sierra Lakes Parkway and the 210 freeway, is the Sierra San Antonio Medical Plaza, a 60,000-square-foot (5,600 m2) outpatient center and medical office building supported by San Antonio Community Hospital. Services currently available from SSAMP are urgent care, diagnostic radiology, physician offices, and a pharmacy. The facility also includes a 3,000-square-foot (280 m2) educational suite where community lectures, health screenings, awareness campaigns, and maternity and CPR classes are held.

Fontana focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the City of Fontana's Facilities and Parks Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Miller Fitness Center, Chuze Fitness, and Planet Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Fontana, such as the Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail and the North Etiwanda Preserve trails. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Fontana, CA are Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park, Auto Club Speedway, McDermott Sports Complex, and Center Stage Theater. 

Population: 218,455 (2024). ZIP codes: 92331, 92334–92337. Area codes: 909, 951, 840. Elevation: 1,237 ft (377 m). Area: 52.04 sq mi (135.72 km2).

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Is Fontana California a good place to live?

Fontana, California, is a dynamic and thriving city that offers a wealth of benefits for its residents. With a growing local economy, diverse dining options, beautiful parks, abundant recreational activities, rich cultural experiences, and excellent educational opportunities, Fontana is a fantastic place to live, work, and play. Whether you're seeking a family-friendly community or a vibrant city to start a new chapter, Fontana, California, should be at the top of your list of places to explore.

What is Fontana, CA famous for?

Fontana is particularly proud of its numerous cultural, sporting, and recreational opportunities, including those offered by Center Stage Theater, the Art Depot, the Auto Club Speedway, 59 sports fields including the Dodgers Dreamfield, 48 parks, Pacific Electric Trail, highly acclaimed sports and recreation facilities, and the state-of-the-art Lewis Library and Technology Center. The Center is an iconic landmark within the City - offering the largest collection and library space in all of San Bernardino County, as well as computer workstations, a career center, a literacy center, homework clubs and tutoring, meeting rooms, and a large auditorium.

What is the crime rate in Fontana, CA?

The crime rate in Fontana is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 16 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Fontana is 1 in 62. Based on FBI crime data, Fontana is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to California, Fontana has a crime rate that is higher than 42% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

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City of Fontana

Miller Fitness Center

Chuze Fitness 

Planet Fitness

Pacific Electric Inland Empire Trail 

North Etiwanda Preserve trails

Martin Tudor Jurupa Hills Regional Park 

Auto Club Speedway 

McDermott Sports Complex 

Center Stage Theater

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