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17Events this week
3Free things to do
88New spots
91New stories

● Checked Monday, September 7, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Fontana

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 17 events, day by day →

Glen Helen race

Thursday 8am · Glen Helen Raceway

Karaoke night

Thursday 6:30pm · El Torito

Nikki Lane

Thursday 7:30pm · Morton Manor

Next Stop Comedy

Friday 7pm · Smudgepot Brewing Company

Walk 4 Recovery

Saturday 7am · Hunter Park

New in Fontana

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Bring Something To The Party

Shopping

Party-ready lifesaver: Bring Something To The Party nails the 'oh no, I need a gift' moment with modern paperie, greeting cards, balloons, party candles and toppers, plus barware, gourmet goodies, and plants.

bringsomethingtothepartyla.com ↗

Summa Sushi

Restaurants

Local sushi fix: Summa Sushi is a locally owned, quality driven spot turning out both classic staples and playful creations with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

summasushi.com ↗

Wi Spa

Health & Wellness

Real-deal jimjilbang: Wi Spa nails the real jimjilbang experience with hot and cold baths, specialty saunas, and those no-nonsense Korean body scrubs that make your skin feel reborn.

wispausa.com ↗

Fontana’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Fontana’s best →

Most read in Fontana

The five stories Fontana readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Fontana police report 545 arrests in June

    The Fontana Police Department in California made 545 arrests in June, according to the department's monthly statistics.

    Full story at fontanaheraldnews.com ↗

  2. NASCAR Sells Remaining California Speedway Land After $300 Million Plan Stalls

    NASCAR has sold the remaining California Speedway property, despite rumors of a new project for the Southern California racetrack.

    Full story at motorbiscuit.com ↗

  3. RivCo Man Suspected Of Robbing Bank Arrested: Police

    Myles Johnson, a Riverside man, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

    Full story at patch.com ↗

  4. Southern California’s largest pumpkin patch returns this month — with 70+ attractions, 400+ animals, and a new haunted maze

    Southern California's largest pumpkin patch, Live Oak Canyon Pumpkin Farm, is set to reopen for its annual harvest season starting on September 17.

    Full story at secretlosangeles.com ↗

  5. Ontario, San Bernardino partner with Caltrans to clean up homeless camps along state freeways

    Gov. Gavin Newsom has added Ontario and San Bernardino to the list of California cities partnering with Caltrans for homeless encampment cleanups and access along freeway corridors.

    Full story at sbsun.com ↗

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