Ontario Mayor and Ontario PD to hold press conference
Mayor Paul Leon, Father Alex Castillo of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and an Ontario Police Department (OPD) representative will speak about Ontario's Social Host Ordinance at West End Community Health & Wellness Fair on Sunday.
Mayor Leon, Father Alex and OPD will address press and community members about an ordinance that holds adults and property owners accountable for hosting parties where underage drinking occurs.
The goal of the ordinance is to reduce underage drinking, alcohol related vehicular accidents, and combat health risks associated with underage drinking.
The press conference for the public and the media will from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the stage located at Cherry Ave. and Sunkist St.
Ontario is currently the only city in the County of San Bernardino to have passed a Social Host Ordinance, as part of a larger effort to initiate similar ordinances across the state. The ordinance is meant to provide another tool for parents and community members to ensure a safe, drug-free environment for local youth.
The health fair is being held at at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 710 S. Sultana Ave., Ontario from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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