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Fontana California |
Fontana is located in San Bernardino County. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 109,777, an increase of 22,242 since 1990.
The earliest recorded landowner in the Fontana area was Don Antonio Maria Lugo, who received a land grant in 1813. The City was incorporated June 25, 1952 with a population of 13,695 and became Southern California's leading producer of steel and related products. Local communities offer some of the finest skiing resorts in Southern California and are easily accessible within one hour.
Accommodations in Fontana include Comfort Inn, Econo Lodge and Motel 6. There is also a Fontana, Wisconsin.
Fontana is part of the Riverside-San Bernardino, California metro area.