The city of Ontario is located in San Bernardino County, just 35 miles east of Los Angeles. Originally founded as a Model Colony, Ontario is planned to allow for growth, community service and family values, and has become the economic heart of the Inland Empire. The evolution of the area’s economy has provided a balance of jobs, a range of affordable housing and educational and recreational opportunities for its approximate population of 165,000residents in a safe, well-maintained community.