Each year, City staff work with our local veterans groups on Memorial Day to honor and remember those who have served and fallen. With the assistance of the American Legion Post 835 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8680, the City will host the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 30th at 9:00 a.m.
The ceremony will take place in front of Freedom Courtyard at Central Park. Freedom Courtyard, built almost a decade ago, is a special place in the Rancho Cucamonga community where friends, family, and veterans can honor and remember their loved ones who have served this country past, present, and future. Beyond the ceremony, Freedom Courtyard is a place where people will visit on Memorial Day in honor of their fallen.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is proud to support the Armed Forces.
For those who are unable to join us in-person, you can view the ceremony live on our Facebook page @CityofRanchoCucamonga.
|
|
RC POLICE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE |
|
Join the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department for a day of fun activities and demonstrations at the 2022 Crime Prevention Rally and Open House on Saturday, April 30th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. located at 10510 Civic Center Dr., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.
- Meet & Greet Your Deputies
- Children's Activities
- Music
- Equipment Displays
- K9 Demonstrations
- SWAT
- Crime Prevention Tips
- Recruitment and More!
For more information, please call 1-909-477-2800
|
|
GROUNDBREAKING
FIRE STATION #178 AND 9/11 MEMORIAL PARK
|
|
On April 4th, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District celebrated a special groundbreaking for Fire Station #178 located on Town Center Drive at Terra Vista Parkway. Being built alongside Fire Station #178 is a 9/11 Memorial Park.
The addition of this 9/11 memorial will provide a space for reflection to honor and remember those that tragically lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Community support will be vital to the development of this 9/11 Memorial Park. The groundbreaking event also kicks off a fundraising campaign coined “$8 for 8”. If every Rancho Cucamonga resident donates $8.00 toward the development of this memorial, the fundraising goal of approximately $1.4 Million will be met.
Donations are now being accepted, and naming opportunities for amenities within the park will be forthcoming.
|
|
CITY COUNCIL REDISTRICTING UPDATE |
|
On April 6, 2022, the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council adopted a new City Council District Map. The four council district borders reflect how local populations have changed over the past ten years. Minor adjustments were made to the existing district boundaries to reflect and balance population growth within the districts, per the legal requirements. Overall changes were modest. This newly adopted map will be the City Council District Map for the next ten years, until the next Census. There is no change to election sequencing.
The redistricting process included five public hearings which were held between September 2021 and March 2022. The hearings provided an overview of redistricting, shared preliminary maps, steps in the process, how community members can submit maps, and provided an opportunity for the community to share input on City Council District boundaries. Community members were encouraged to submit maps and attend the public hearing to share their comments on any proposed maps.
One of the primary goals when developing election districts is to draw lines that respect communities of interest, including but not limited to neighborhoods, historical areas, major geographic boundaries, and similar types of considerations. Redistricting is the regular process of adjusting the lines of voting districts by population shifts. The resulting City Council District boundaries must be balanced in population by local, state, and federal rules. The redistricting process was triggered by the completion of the new 2020 Census data, and like hundreds of local government agencies across California, the city must complete the process promptly. State law requires cities and counties to engage communities in the redistricting process by holding public hearings and conducting public outreach, including to underrepresented and non-English-speaking communities. Thank you to all who participated in this process.
Visit DrawRC.org to learn more about the City of Rancho Cucamonga City Council Redistricting process.
|
|
VETERANS VIRTUAL RALLY POINT |
|
Join us for our last Veterans Virtual Rally Point Wednesdays on Wednesday, April 13th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The City of Rancho Cucamonga and the Chaffey College’s Veteran Resource Center is hosting our last monthly Virtual Rally Point Wednesdays designed to build community through conversations about resilience, perseverance, and wellness for veterans. The workshop will highlight various topics tailored to supporting veterans on their personal and professional paths toward self-development and growth.
Presentations will showcase tools for:
- Reducing stress and increasing wellness
- Identifying local veteran resources
- Building a network of support in order to thrive in civilian life
Rally Point Wednesdays are facilitated by Rotha Dornes and Jared Valdez, two veteran community members who served in the Army and are now committed to providing community-wide mental wellness support for veterans.
Save your spot today!
|
|
The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library is pleased to announce that its newest collection, the Library of Things, is now available at both library locations. The Library of Things (LoT) collection consists of unique items, such as sewing machines, air fryers, toys, tools, baking pans, color blind glasses, and more, all available for library cardholders to borrow.
The collection offers users the opportunity to “try before they buy,” “borrow over own,” and support a shared economy in the community.
In August 2021, the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library was awarded an LSTA grant to create a Library of Things collection to promote active living, healthy eating and aging, and improved mental health. This collection will continue beyond the grant period through Library funding.
The start-up LoT collection consists of over 30 unique items that have been purchased based on community input.
For more information about the Library of Things, as well as recommending an item for the collection, please visit the Library’s website, call at 1-909-477-2720, or check us out on Facebook or Instagram @rcplib.
|
|
This project was supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. |
|
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
For COVID-19 vaccine appointment information, click HERE. For more information on COVID-19 boosters, click HERE.
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, as well as local clinics and pharmacies, are offering second booster doses. If you are eligible, make an appointment for a second booster dose at myturn.ca.gov or vaccines.gov.
COVID-19 Testing Information and Opportunities
Free COVID-19 testing is available at the RC Family Resource Center (9791 Arrow Rte.) Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. provided by San Bernardino County Department of Public Health. Hours at this location are Tuesday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. until Friday, May 13th.
Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are accepted based on availability. To book a testing appointment, click HERE, and to book a vaccine appointment, click HERE.
General Information
As the City works closely with the County of San Bernardino to provide information and resources regarding COVID-19, we encourage you to stay connected with us on social media and the City's website. For San Bernardino County COVID-19 related information, including case statistics, FAQs, guidelines, and resources visit the County’s COVID-19 webpage.
Residents of San Bernardino County may also call the COVID-19 helpline at 1-909-387-3911 for general information and resources about the virus. The phone line is NOT for medical calls and is available Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you have questions about social services, please call 211.
|
|
Do you know anybody who prefers to receive this newsletter printed? If so, email us at pio@cityofrc.us with your information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
