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Volume 3 of the 2024 Grapevine is now available! Click HERE to view the digital flip book version or stop by a City facility to pick up a print copy to stay up to date on upcoming events, programs, and class offerings. 

The online digital flipbook of the Grapevine provides a user-friendly experience with direct links to additional information, and registration for all of our programs, events, and services. 

You can also sign-up to receive a print copy of future Grapevine publications to be mailed to your home three times a year by clicking HERE. To receive your FREE copy of the Grapevine, you must be a Rancho Cucamonga resident and a subscriber. 

Printed copies of the Grapevine are available at the following City Facilities: 

• City Hall (10500 Civic Center Drive) 
• Rancho Cucamonga Police Station (10510 Civic Center Drive) 
• Central Park (11200 Base Line Road) 
• RC Sports Center (8303 Rochester Avenue) 
• Archibald Library (7368 Archibald Avenue) 
• Victoria Gardens Cultural Center & Biane Library (12505 Cultural Center Drive) 

Opening this Weekend! Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Our favorite Dr. Seuss characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Join us on a fun family adventure as the power of friendship, loyalty, family, and community enables Horton to triumph from challenges to protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers and to guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Thanks to generous support from the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts Foundation, we are offering youth tickets (for children 12 and under) for $7.50 off the regular price! Buy your tickets now before it’s too late! 

Mark your calendars for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at Victoria Gardens Cultural Center- Bank of America Imagination Courtyard, 12505 Cultural Center Drive!

This free event offers something for everyone! Enjoy delicious food samples, child safety and crime prevention information, exciting K-9 Unit demonstrations, emergency vehicles, and meet our dedicated law enforcement personnel and first responders who serve our community. Plus, there will be music, raffles, and more!

National Night Out is more than just an event; it’s a movement that fosters police-community partnerships and strengthens neighborhood bonds. By coming together, we can make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.

So, gather your family, friends, and neighbors and join us for a night of community, safety, and fun. Let’s unite to build a stronger, safer, and more connected community. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.} 

Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, is back for its 10th year for the entire month of August!

Since its inception, Clear The Shelters has found forever homes for thousands of pets across the country. This year, the RC Animal Center (11780 Arrow Route) is excited to participate by waiving adoption fees for dogs and cats aged six months and older. Each pet will be vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. Our standard adoption policies and procedures will still apply.

Visit us for adoptions during our regular hours, Tuesday through Saturday, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Help us give these wonderful animals the love and care they deserve. We can't wait to see you there!

To view our available pets, click the button below.

As the school year begins, students, caregivers and teachers are searching for innovative resources to support evolving learning models. The Library has curated a free collection of over 25 online research, education, and database platforms, covering an extensive range of subjects for a variety of ages. 

Whether learners are looking for resources aimed at elementary school, middle school, high school, or college-bound students, the Library has tools to help students succeed. 

HelpNow offers free access to qualified virtual tutors for students in grades K-12 and includes college preparation. One-on-one tutoring sessions are personalized to meet each student’s needs.  

The Library also offers several research databases ideal for research projects, reports, or for the curious student looking to discover more. 

• EBSCO databases provide an assortment of information services including multidisciplinary full-text periodicals, essays, biographies, reference publications and more. 
• Britannica School and Britannica Escolar (content in Spanish) each contain a collection of curriculum-relevant materials for all grades including encyclopedia articles, maps, images, videos and more. 
• Learning Express Library offers practice tests, virtual tutorials, and college preparation materials. 
• Mango Languages offers language learning for over 70 languages through interactive exercises, audio recordings, quizzes, and a conversation-based learning methodology. 

Join us on Tuesday, September 3, as we kick off National Senior Center Month with a special celebration in the James L. Brulte Senior Center lobby (11200 Base Line Road) from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Enjoy donuts, coffee, and giveaways while supplies last!

Each year, the James L. Brulte Senior Center hosts a variety of free and low-cost activities to celebrate and enrich the lives of Rancho Cucamonga's senior residents.

Throughout the month, we will be offering fantastic opportunities to socialize and discover everything your Senior Center has to offer. Don’t miss out!



For a full list of activities, call 1-909-477-2765 or visit RCpark.com. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Save the Date! The City of Rancho Cucamonga is 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 Road). This event is an exceptional opportunity for job seekers to connect with dynamic businesses and explore various career opportunities. 

If you are a business owner or represent a company interested in participating in the 2024 Hiring Fair, reserve your spot for this year’s Hiring Fair, click the button below for more information.

Warm weather is one reason many appreciate living in Southern California. However, it is also a reminder that we live in a region prone to wildfires. When the weather conditions are just right, the risk of wildfires increases throughout the State. It’s not a matter of IF the next wildfire will occur, but WHEN! 

The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District invites you to read on for preparedness tips to help you, your loved ones, and your neighbors become #ReadyRC for wildfire season:

• Report suspicious fire-related activity by calling 1-800-47-ARSON or online at WeTip.com. Always report actively burning fires by calling 9-1-1. 

• Always use caution with outdoor open flames and cooking, especially in the high fire hazard areas in the foothill neighborhoods. Barbecues, firepits, candles, lanterns, and Tiki torches are all sources of open flames, which under the right conditions can ignite a fire. Avoid using charcoal for cooking and wood for firepits since these can produce embers which are often carried long distances into dry vegetation. 

• Never discard smoking materials such as cigarettes and cigars on the ground. 

• Maintain gasoline-powered landscaping equipment so that it does not backfire or overheat. 

• Create 30 feet of defensible space around your home by clearing dry brush surrounding your property. 

• Maintain your vehicle to prevent roadside breakdowns that can ignite nearby vegetation. 

• Create a household evacuation plan and if you are asked to leave, do not hesitate. 

• Read our ReadyRC Guide for a variety of preparedness information to review with your household and neighbors. This guide can also be downloaded to your mobile device! 

We are stronger when we work together and the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District appreciates your efforts in ensuring the resiliency of our community.