Fontana Daily Local Headlines (March 3, 2026)
Fontana, CA – March 3, 2026 – A Fontana resident dies in Rialto crash; Planning Commission hears key permits tonight; school meetings scheduled.
Top headline
A Fontana resident was killed early Monday in a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on Foothill Boulevard at Eucalyptus Avenue in neighboring Rialto. Police said the driver stayed at the scene, and investigators believe the man was crossing outside a marked crosswalk when he was hit. Authorities said impairment did not appear to be a factor, and the investigation remains open.
For local drivers and people walking along Foothill, the reminder is simple: visibility can be poor late at night, and fast-moving traffic leaves little margin for error. If you regularly cross the corridor, use marked crosswalks when possible and give yourself extra time.
City Hall watch: Planning Commission meets tonight
Fontana’s Planning Commission meets Tuesday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m. at Steelworkers’ Auditorium. The agenda includes two public-hearing items that could affect neighborhood traffic and business activity, plus routine business such as approval of minutes from the February 17 meeting.
One request seeks approval for a beer-and-wine license tied to an existing restaurant on Ceres Avenue. Another proposal requests permits and site review for a new truck tire repair building with service bays on Boyle Avenue. Both items are listed for environmental review under categorical exemptions, with final action expected at the commission level unless appealed.
Public comments can be made at the meeting, and the city also lists an email option for written comments ahead of the hearing.
Schools & families
Fontana Unified lists several near-term dates that may matter for parents. A regular Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Wednesday (March 4), with closed session before the open meeting. The district also lists parent information meetings for preschool and pre-kindergarten enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year on Thursday (March 5), with separate sessions scheduled in English and Spanish.
If you’re planning a change for next year, this is a good week to double-check enrollment steps and gather documents, especially for families new to district programs.
Sources
- https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/fontana-man-hit-killed-rialto/
- https://fontana.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?GUID=BCCD9643-164E-42F6-BB89-2D8754D048F7&ID=1363890&Options=info%7C&Search=
- https://fontana.legistar.com/View.ashx?GUID=BCCD9643-164E-42F6-BB89-2D8754D048F7&ID=1363890&M=A
- https://www.fusd.net/
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