ONTARIO – The city of Ontario’s enforcement of nuisance laws is unconstitutional, imposing “grossly disproportionate” fines that shouldn’t be allowed, an Ontario woman contends in a federal lawsuit over the city’s controversial program. Heriberta Contreras Granados contends in her complaint filed in U.S. District Court…
A rendering by Design West Architects envisions swimmers enjoying a summer day at the Ontario pool. (Submitted artwork) ONTARIO – The drive to raise an estimated $2.5 million is underway to fund construction of a new outdoor swimming pool in downtown Ontario. The Ontario Recreation…
Steven Romero, shown in the chief’s office, reflects on his time at the helm of the Ontario City Police Department. (Enterprise file photo) ONTARIO – As he prepared to depart Ontario, Steven Romero, who served as the city’s police chief for a little over two years,…
Clint Birch drives his boat for Fear Not Racing into a curve, along with navigator Terri Lovell, in a recent event. The sprint boat racing sport is coming to Ontario in 2022. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Halstead, Jeff Halstead Photography) ONTARIO – The hush of…
Councilor Freddy Rodriguez. (Liliana Frankel/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – A state judge has determined that Ontario City Councilor Freddy Rodriguez was a continued threat to an ex-girlfriend, extending by a year her restraining order. Malheur Circuit Judge Erin Landis ruled on Friday, May 21, that “a…
Here is a sampling of comments provided by those responding to the Enterprise survey regarding Councilor Freddy Rodriguez. More than 200 people commented. ON FREDDY RODRIGUEZ: *Freddy Rodriguez is an embarrassment to our city. He makes the mayor, other city councilmen, and members of our…
Ontario City Councilor Freddy Rodriguez and Mayor Riley Hill in Ontario June 4. (Rachel Parsons/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – The Ontario City Council has performed poorly and citizen view of Ontario city government is deteriorating over issues related to Councilor Freddy Rodriguez, according to results of…
We want your opinion. Click here to start: Malheur Enterprise Survey The Ontario City Council has been heard a range of allegations against Councilor Freddy Rodriguez in recent weeks. One focus has been on his record regarding domestic abuse. He has arrests in Idaho and…
Adam Brown, Ontario city manager, at a recent city council meeting. (Liliana Frankel/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – A new lobbyist will be heading to Salem on behalf of the city of Ontario. The Ontario City Council voted Thursday to allot $20,000 towards promoting legislation that would…