The News section of this website is your source for the latest City news highlights and City publications.
City Publications
Grapevine
Be sure to take a look at the digital flip book of the Grapevine, your lifestyle guide for all things Rancho.
RCTV3
RCTV-3 is a government access channel under the exclusive editorial control of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Under terms of the franchise with our local video service providers, a channel is provided to the City to use for public information.
RC Hot Topics
The goal of this video series is to bring city programs and services to the public, explaining what they entail, why they are important and how to access and best utilize them. Each episode will include three short, concise video presentations which will not only introduce viewers to programs and services but will also get to know staff as different departments explain some of the hottest new topics going on in Rancho Cucamonga.
Healthy RC Living
The Healthy RC Living show highlights the many ways the City of Rancho Cucamonga embodies a culture of health. Healthy RC has been a successful City-community partnership since 2008, receiving national recognition for our work to improve community health. The Healthy RC partnership is comprised of dedicated residents, community organizations, and public and private entities to make Rancho Cucamonga the healthiest it can be! We invite you to contribute your creative ideas, participate in programs and events, and get involved in one of our community groups.
RC Spotlight
Hosted by Heather Dawson, RC Spotlight highlights one of Southern California’s most prestigious communities, Rancho Cucamonga. In this show we spotlight the lifestyle, business and recreational amenities that make Rancho Cucamonga a great place to “Live, Work and Play.”
Watch RC Spotlight to find out more about how Rancho Cucamonga continues to develop as the beautiful community it is today.
Watch RC Spotlight to find out more about how Rancho Cucamonga continues to develop as the beautiful community it is today.
VSPA’s 17th Annual Holiday Impromptu
Valverde School of Performing Arts hosts a Holiday Impromptu to celebrate the season.
Tickets are $17.00, Assigned Seating.
Check Before You Burn
November marks the start of South Coast AQMD’s annual Check Before You Burn season. From November through the end of February, residents are asked to check before burning wood in their fireplaces to limit emissions of fine particulate matter (PM2.5).
The Bark at Central Park is Now Open!
Have you heard the paw-some news? The Bark at Central Park is open!
Quality of Life Survey
Are you interested in making Rancho Cucamonga the healthiest it can be? The Healthy RC initiative is currently asking residents about their quality of life and we want to hear from you!
2023 Grapevine Volume 3
Be sure to take a look at the digital flip book of the Grapevine, your lifestyle guide for all things Rancho!
August Off The Vine
Be sure to read our August newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
Assembly Majority Leader Emeritus Eloise Gómez Reyes Secures $3.2 Million for Rancho Cucamonga’s 9/11 Memorial Park
Rancho Cucamonga's 9/11 Memorial Park is slotted to receive $3.2 million in funding for construction through AB 102, a state bill that enacts a portion of the 2023-24 state budget.
July Off The Vine
Be sure to read our July newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
June Off The Vine
Be sure to read our June newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
May Off The Vine
Be sure to read our May newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
April Off The Vine
Be sure to read our April newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
2023 Grapevine Volume 2
Be sure to take a look at the digital flip book of the Grapevine, your lifestyle guide for all things Rancho.
2023 State of the City Address
Innovators and trailblazers from across the region gathered for an evening of informative insight at the City of Rancho Cucamonga Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.
RC Hot Topics Episode #21
RC Hot Topics is a video series designed for our community to inform and explain city programs and services that are available, why they are important and how to access and best utilize them. Check out RC Hot Topics Episode No. 21!
March Off The Vine
Be sure to read our March newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
February Off the Vine
Be sure to read our February newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
November eReporter
Be sure to read our November newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
Assemblymember Holden Presents the City of Rancho Cucamonga a $1.9 Million Check for an Early Wildfire Detection System
On Monday, October 24, 2022, Assemblymember Holden, District 41, presented the City of Rancho Cucamonga with a check for $1.9 Million for the implementation of an Early Wildfire Detection System.
October eReporter
Be sure to read our October newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
If you're not already a subscriber, sign up for the City of Rancho Cucamonga eNews HERE.
Rancho Cucamonga and SBCTA Approve Sale of Property for Development of Brightline West Full-Service Transit Station
Agreement clears path for high-speed passenger rail service in the Inland Empire connecting Rancho Cucamonga, the High Desert and Las Vegas
Safe Routes to School
The Healthy RC Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program reflects a national movement to create opportunities for students, including those with disabilities, to safely and conveniently walk, bike, and roll to school.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Whether you’re a small business, new to our city, or a long-time community member, you can connect with the community and help us provide opportunities for our residents to play, celebrate, and be entertained!
Volunteers Needed!
Get involved with your community and meet new friends!
Important benefits of becoming a volunteer besides bringing fun into your life include:
September eReporter
Be sure to read our September newsletter HERE for City of Rancho Cucamonga news and updates.
Why Pet Adoption Hours Are Reduced
We have heard concerns about our reduced adoption hours. Our goal is to expand hours as resources allow. Until then, we feel it’s important to share information and the why’s of where we are today.
Grapevine Returning in 2023
The Grapevine, our guide for all of the wonderful things happening in Rancho Cucamonga is returning! Rancho Cucamonga residents who sign up for a FREE subscription will receive a full-colored copy mailed directly to their home three times a year beginning in January 2023.
Drought and Water Conservation
The State of California is currently experiencing historic drought conditions, resulting in emergency water regulations and conservation measures imposed by the Governor and water regulatory agencies.
Rancho Cucamonga earns 2022 SCAG Sustainability Award
Southern California is doing some amazing work on improving #sustainability in the region, and Rancho Cucamonga is proud to be a part of it!
Groundbreaking for The Bark at Central Park 4.4 Acre Dog Park
On Wednesday, May 18th, the city ceremonially broke ground on The Bark at Central Park. A centrally-located 4.4 acre community dog park. The Bark will include three separate enclosures that will allow large dogs and small dogs to play independently and off leash.
National Water Safety Month
May is National Water Safety Month and serves as a reminder to practice water safety when children are playing in or around water. Remember, children can drown without a sound. Practice the ABCs of water safety:
2022 Mayor's State of the City Address
2022 Mayor's State of the City Address, April 19, 2022
Update on the Regina Winery Property
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is the owner of the historic Regina Winery, which is currently leased to and operated as the Joseph Filippi Winery and Tasting Room.
Protect your Pet from the Heat
Help protect your pet during inclement weather by reviewing these safety tips:
What does reopening look like for Rancho Cucamonga?
What does reopening look like for Rancho Cucamonga?
General Plan Update Public Review Draft Now Available
GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - Public Review Draft is now available!
Mountainside Apartments joins Rancho Cucamonga’s Green Business Recognition Program
Mountainside Apartments joins Rancho Cucamonga’s Green Business Recognition Program
Bats Test Positive for Rabies in Rancho Cucamonga
Animal Services Officers from the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center have collected several bats since July 1, 2020 in various locations throughout the City. Six of the bats have tested positive for rabies.
DIY Projects to help the Animals!
Although the volunteer program is currently on hold, we can use your help!
City Calls on Governor Newsom and the State Legislature to set Timetable and Begin Reopening Businesses in California
Rancho Cucamonga, California – On the agenda for the May 6, 2020 Rancho Cucamonga City Council meeting, staff will be recommending that the City Council adopt a resolution calling on Governor Newsom and the State Legislature to set a timetable and begin reopening businesses in
City Continues to Provide Services to the Community During These Unprecedented Times
Rancho Cucamonga, California – The City of Rancho Cucamonga Community Services Department continues to provide adaptive community support during the COVID-19 pandemic through partnerships with the American Red Cross to host blood drives, the implementation of the “You’ve Been
City's General Plan to be Updated
Housing, transportation and climate change to be addressed.
Evolution Fresh Joins Rancho Cucamonga's Green Business Recognition Program
Rancho Cucamonga, California – Evolution Fresh has joined the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Green Business Recognition Program which recognizes businesses who have demonstrated a commitment towards environmental sustainability.
Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK)
In March 2017, students, parents, teachers, residents and motorists on Rochester Avenue adjacent to Rancho Cucamonga High School will be the first in the City to see the new pedestrian hybrid beacon, known as the HAWK.
In The News
WalletHub's 2022 Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has been recently ranked #42 in the Nation, #10 in California, #5 in Southern California, and #1 in the Inland Empire on WalletHub’s list of 2022’s Best Places to Raise a Family.
WalletHub's 2021 Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has been recently ranked #32 in the Nation and #8 in California on WalletHub’s list of 2021’s Best Places to Raise a Family.
Rancho Cucamonga Featured on KCAL 9's SoCal Spotlight
On September 29, Rancho Cucamonga was featured on KCAL 9's SoCal Spotlight morning news series
Rancho Cucamonga makes LawnStarter’s list of 2021’s Most Relaxed Cities in America
Rancho Cucamonga was ranked 17th out of California cities and 39th out of 191 cities throughout the United States.
Digital Cities 2023 Survey Winner
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is thrilled to be recognized as a Digital Cities Survey winner by the Center for Digital Government for 2023!
Where More Young Residents Are Buying Homes – 2021 Study
The final city in the top 10 of this study is Rancho Cucamonga, California, which ranked 21st for under-35 homeownership in 2019, at 39.39%. That is a 3.77 percentage point jump since 2009, the 14th-biggest increase we observed across all 200 cities in the study.
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District is growing!
ABC7 covered the story of the Fire District's newest family members! Between March and July of this year, nine babies were born in the department.
Rancho Cucamonga was recently featured in League of Cities
Community Engagement Lessons for Increasing Health Equity in Your City.
Business View Magazine
The City of Rancho Cucamonga was featured in Business View Magazine for our focus on Economic Development.
WalletHub's 2019 Safest Cities in America
The City of Rancho Cucamonga was ranked 49th safest City out of 182 Cities in the United States.