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Residents urge Fontana council to remove parks commissioner after medical examiner rules death a homicide
Summary
Two public commenters asked the Fontana City Council to remove Commissioner Benjamin Alba, alleging his role in the death of Diego Rios and citing a Los Angeles medical examiner homicide determination; the council did not take formal action during the meeting.
John Perroza and other residents told the Fontana City Council at today’s meeting that Commissioner Benjamin Alba should be removed from the Parks, Community and Human Services Commission following a Los Angeles County medical examiner ruling.
“Mr. Alba violated California police policies and his actions caused Diego’s death,” Perroza told the council, urging members to "agendaize the removal of Mr. Alba" and to open the position for new applicants. Perroza cited a February 5, 2026 medical examiner determination that the death of Diego Rios was a homicide…
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