Ontario Councilor Freddy Rodriguez speaks at the Black Lives Matter rally at Ontario City Hall on June 4. (Rachel Parsons/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – Freddy Rodriguez, an Ontario city councilor embroiled in a public dispute with a former girlfriend, sought and obtained a restraining order against her on Friday, June 19.[Read More…]
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Ontario city manager says Black Lives Matter protesters’ demands already being discussed, considered
One of the protestors’ demands was that Ontario city government reflect the gender and ethnic makeup of the community. (The Enterprise/Rachel Parsons) Many of the Black Lives Matter protesters’ eight demands were already being discussed by the city or will be considered, according to Adam Brown, Ontario city manager. The[Read More…]
Judge restrains Ontario city councilor from contacting woman after she reports threats
Ontario Councilor Freddy Rodriguez speaks at the Black Lives Matter rally at Ontario City Hall on June 4. (Rachel Parsons/The Enterprise) Ontario City Councilor Freddy Rodriguez is a “credible threat” to an Ontario woman and faces bail of up to $50,000 if he violates an order to stay away from[Read More…]
Street work creates challenges for some merchants in Ontario
An upgrade project on South Oregon Street attracted criticism from some local merchants because of its timing. (The Enterprise/Rachel Parsons) ONTARIO – City officials say a remodeling of South Oregon Street will enhance safety and create an appealing vista for visitors and residents, but some businesses’ owners are unhappy with[Read More…]
Ontario protest organizer demands more racial equity, police transparency
ONTARIO – Organizers of the Black Lives Matter protest in Ontario on Thursday afternoon listed demands for better training for local police and more racial equity in city affairs. The list of eight demands came just hours before the scheduled start of the protest, set to begin at 6 p.m.[Read More…]