Add The California Post on Google City officials in Pomona have halted distribution of a recently mailed guide to summer recreation after discovering that some copies contained pornographic images that were not intended to appear in the publication.
In a statement released Monday, the city acknowledged that certain residents received versions of the guide containing the explicit content and said the material should never have been included in a document distributed to the public.
The city of Pomona stopped distribution of a guide to summer recreation after discovering that some copies contained porn. Walter Cicchetti – stock.adobe.com “The City of Pomona is aware that some copies of the recently mailed Recreation Guide may include inappropriate images that should not have appeared in a publication distributed to residents,” the city said.
Officials stressed that the images were not authorized for publication and said their inclusion was accidental.
“We want to ensure the public that this was not intentional, and that these materials were not approved for inclusion in the Recreation Guide,” the statement said.
An assistant city manager described the images as adult content ads that somehow made it into the guide, according to the San Bernardino Sun. The manager added that only a limited number were sent out.
The issue prompted an immediate response from city leaders, who suspended any additional distribution of the guide while an investigation was conducted. The review is being carried out with the city’s publishing and printing partners to determine how the content made its way into the final product.
The images sparked concern among residents because the guide is often viewed by families and children.
“We sincerely apologize to our community, especially to families and children who may have been affected,” officials said. “This content does not reflect the City’s values, and we take this matter very seriously.”
The images sparked concern among residents because the guide is often viewed by families and children. Getty Images City leaders said they are now focused on identifying the source of the error and strengthening oversight measures to ensure similar incidents do not happen again. Officials said new safeguards will be considered as part of the ongoing review.
The city also acknowledged the damage the incident may have caused to its relationship with residents.
“We recognize this incident has damaged public trust and are committed to transparency as we review the issue and implement corrective actions,” the statement said.
Residents seeking information about city recreation programs can still access a corrected version of the guide online. Officials said a version that does not contain the inappropriate material has been made available through the city’s website while the investigation continues.
