It's official! The Randall Lewis Second Story and Beyond® Discovery Space is open to inspire and encourage children of all ages! Located on the second floor of the Paul A. Biane Library (12505 Cultural Center Dr.), the immersive space is packed with hands-on activities to support child development through explorative play. Join us in creating a world where curiosity thrives and imaginations soar. Plan your visit today and embark on a journey of discovery!

To reserve tickets, click the button below.

Temperatures are rising, and so is the fun! Summer Concerts and Movies in the Park are in full swing! Bring the family out for free evenings of music and family-friendly movies. Movies are shown on Tuesdays at Victoria Gardens Chaffey Town Square (12505 N. Mainstreet) and Fridays at Red Hill Community Park (7484 Vineyard Ave.). Concerts take place on Thursday evenings at Red Hill Community Park.

To be entered into a raffle to win a $500 Disney gift card, click the Entertainment Passport button below.

For a list of upcoming movies and concerts, click the button below.

Get ready for a morning of sweetness and community connection on Wednesday, July 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. for Donuts with a Deputy event hosted by the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department at Duck Donuts (7834 Kew Ave.).

Indulge in freshly made donuts while getting to know your Rancho Cucamonga Deputies, who will be available to answer your questions, share safety tips, and strengthen relationships within our #RCcommUNITY. Bring your family and friends for a delicious start to the day!

Don't miss out on the upcoming Citizen’s Advisory Meeting on Wednesday, July 31 at 6:00 p.m.! Join us at Central Park (11200 Base Line Road) for an opportunity to engage with the men and women from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, voice your concerns, and discover opportunities for ongoing interaction, community safety and collaboration. While RSVPs are encouraged, they're not mandatory.

Community members are encouraged to engage with law enforcement, share their concerns, learn, and ask questions. Opportunities to connect with our Police Department are available throughout the year with annual events like Open House and National Night Out, as well as outreach events like Ice Cream with a Cop, Coffee with a Cop, and the monthly Citizen’s Advisory Meetings.

The Summer Reading Program is a free reading program encouraging children, teens, and adults to read throughout the summer and earn virtual badges, fun incentives, and tickets for raffle drawings. Summer reading is important for all ages to prevent learning loss while not in school and to build a lifelong love of learning. 

The Summer Reading Program ends Saturday, July 20. To register your individual or family account and track your weekly reading, visit rcpl.beanstack.org on your computer or download “Beanstack Tracker” on your Android or iOS phone. For detailed instructions, visit the Library’s website by clicking the button below. In addition to logging your reading hours, you can sign up to receive personalized recommendations on what to read based on your titles logged. 

During the Summer Reading Program, the Library will also host programs for children, teens, and adults on a weekly basis. For details about programs and to register, click the button below.

Summer Reading Program Volunteers! 

The Library is looking for teen volunteers (ages 12-17) to assist at the Archibald and Biane Libraries. To sign up, please submit an application HERE.

Get ready and mark your calendars! Lewis Family Playhouse 2024-2025 season tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 9! Our 17th season is packed with live music, memorable musicals, comedy, circus, family favorites, and more! Plus, several of our productions feature local talent, making this an exciting opportunity to support the arts in our community.

Spend your evening at the beautiful Victoria Gardens! Dine at one of our 52 restaurants, eateries, and enjoy the convenience of free parking. The Playhouse looks forward to being your place for live entertainment this year. Be sure to visit our website by clicking the button below and follow us on all social media platforms for all the upcoming show announcements! 

On Wednesday, June 19, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District staff and the City Council / Fire Board celebrated the opening of its latest fire station with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony. Fire Station #178 is centrally located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga at 10595 Town Center Drive and Terra Vista Parkway. The station’s centralized location creates a natural hub for community services and connection.  

Fire Station #178 was designed with an eye to the future, better preparing the city for the transition to net zero energy, zero-emission vehicles, and continuous operation through emergencies such as power outages and natural disasters. The installation of a 250-panel photovoltaic solar system and accompanying battery storage allows Fire Station #178 to utilize renewable energy during normal operations and safely run off the grid for at least 24 hours during an emergency. In addition to reducing the station’s carbon footprint, this system will also significantly reduce energy costs. 

Fire Station #178 is also home to North America’s third Rosenbauer RTX electric fire engine. The electric fire engine supports the City of Rancho Cucamonga's efforts to be a sustainable community and prioritizes first responders' health and safety. The Rosenbauer RTX is the first fire engine to incorporate an all-electric drivetrain that eliminates the engine, transmission, and drivelines typically found in a traditional apparatus. Rather, the Rosenbauer RTX has an electric drivetrain for near-silent operations during non-pumping activities and is supported by an energy backup system that can recharge batteries for extended operations, emergencies, and natural disaster response. In addition to the innovative electric technology, the Rosenbauer RTX will also be the first clean cab in the Fire District's apparatus fleet, as firefighters' turnout gear is stored in the outside compartments of the engine, reducing their exposure to carcinogens in the line of duty. The Rosenbauer RTX also incorporates ergonomic and tactical advantages for less physical strain on fire personnel and greater operational success. 

The new station also houses a unique community amenity, the 24/7 Library Kiosk. The kiosk is a self-service library material dispensing machine that allows visitors to borrow materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week, using a Rancho Cucamonga Public Library card. Located within walking distance to several neighborhoods this kiosk allows community members to access library materials at their convenience. The kiosk holds a wide selection of materials for all ages, including captivating novels and blockbuster movies.  

Planned for the southern portion of the fire station property, the 1.3-acre 9/11 Memorial Park is designed to incorporate steel from the World Trade Center and remnants from Flight 93 and the Pentagon. The park will provide space for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and surrounding communities across the Southern California region for reflection and remembrance that commemorate the events that took place on September 11, 2001, as well as honor fallen service members. Being able to tie multiple community needs and interests into a centrally located fire station makes this a natural hub for individuals to reflect and connect. 

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District looks forward to welcoming the community to Fire Station #178 (10595 Town Center Dr.) at their annual open house planned for Saturday, October 12. Details on the upcoming open house will be available at RCFire.org. 

The 4th of July can be stressful for pets. Are you prepared? Here are a few tips to ensure your pet stays safe this holiday. Taking these precautions before the fireworks begin can help keep your pet secure and content at home or expedite their return to you should they become lost.

• Make sure your pet is microchipped and the linked information is up to date.
• Place a collar and tag with correct information on your pet.
• Talk to your veterinarian to see if medication might be an option.
• Keep your pet in a secure area indoors, away from the festivities.
• If you won't be home, make plans to have someone watch your pet.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga strives to maintain safety, security, and a high quality of life for all who live, work, and visit here. 

One of the fiscal means to maintain this quality and character is the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) also known as a "bed tax" or "hotel visitor tax" which is paid by hotel, motel, and short-term rental guests staying in Rancho Cucamonga. The TOT provides a reliable source of funding for some City services, doing so without any tax burden on local residents, unless a resident stays at a hotel, motel or short-term rental in Rancho Cucamonga.

To help the City plan for the future, on May 15, 2024, after conducting public outreach and receiving feedback from the community, including conducting a public opinion poll, the Rancho Cucamonga City Council unanimously voted to place a Transient Occupancy Tax measure on the November 5, 2024 ballot. 

The TOT is not paid by any local hotel, motel or short-term rental operator, but solely by guests staying within Rancho Cucamonga. If approved by voters, the $1 million generated by this measure each year could provide funding to help the

City plan for long-term budgeting of key City functions, including:¹

• Supporting Public Safety 
• Addressing Homelessness 
• Improving Infrastructure
• Maintaining and Improving Parks and Open Space
• Supporting City Programs for Seniors and Youth

To learn more, click the button below.

^{1- Rancho Cucamonga City Council. (2024) 'Item H1: Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-030.' In minutes and staff report of May 15, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting of Rancho Cucamonga: City Hall.} 

Save the Date! The City of Rancho Cucamonga will be hosting its annual Hiring Fair on Saturday, September 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Central Park (11200 Base Line Rd). This event is an exceptional opportunity for job seekers to connect with dynamic businesses and explore various career opportunities.  



Are you a company interested in participating in the 2024 Hiring Fair? For more information and to reserve your spot for this year’s hiring fair, click the button below.