Fontana Briefs: Small Earthquake, City Council Meeting, Probate Week Underway
Fontana, CA – March 11, 2026 – A small earthquake rattled north Fontana, City Council met Tuesday, and Probate Settlement Week is underway at the courthouse.
It has been a busy few days across Fontana, with a minor earthquake, a City Council meeting, and a weeklong court event drawing attention locally.
2.0 Earthquake Reported North of Fontana
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded Wednesday, March 11, just north of Fontana. The quake struck at approximately 1:45 p.m. UTC, according to tracking data, and was centered about seven kilometers north of the city.
Shaking from quakes of this size is typically light, and no damage or injuries have been reported. Small tremors like this are common in Southern California, but they are always a reminder of the region’s seismic activity.
City Council Convenes March 10
The Fontana City Council met Tuesday, March 10, at the Steelworkers’ Auditorium. The agenda included ceremonial items and regular city business, with Mayor Acquanetta Warren and council members in attendance.
Meetings like this set the tone for city priorities in the months ahead, covering development updates, community programs, and municipal operations. Residents can review council actions and upcoming agenda items through the city’s public records portal.
Probate Settlement Conference Week at Fontana Courthouse
Meanwhile, the San Bernardino Superior Court is holding its Probate Mandatory Settlement Conference Week from March 9 through March 12 at the Fontana Courthouse.
The program is designed to help families and litigants resolve probate disputes before trial. Volunteer attorneys are assisting as mediators, offering parties a chance to reach agreements more efficiently and avoid extended court proceedings.
Officials say the effort helps reduce case backlogs while providing a more collaborative setting for resolving sensitive legal matters.
Sources
https://earthquaketrack.com/quakes/2026-03-11-13-45-22-utc-2-0-6
https://fontana.legistar.com/View.ashx?GUID=DBD1260B-70A7-4A64-9302-60B70344D55E&ID=1350397&M=PA
https://sanbernardino.courts.ca.gov/news/probate-mandatory-settlement-conference-week-begins-march-9-2026
