Vaccinations
Did you know that COVID-19 vaccines are available for residents 65 and older? Based on appointments and vaccine availability, residents can sign up at SBcovid19.com/vaccine or call 1-909-387-3911. For questions, email coronavirus@DPH.sbcounty.gov or call the County’s hotline at 1-909-387-3911, available Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
San Bernardino County is working hard to continue replenishing the vaccine supply through the State to meet the high demand of residents who fit this criteria. We encourage you to sign up to receive email or text notifications on COVID-19 vaccine availability by CLICKING HERE. This includes if you have a family member, friend, or neighbor who is 65+ and may need help with the process. For updates on the current tier system for vaccination eligibility, click HERE.
Testing
Free COVID-19 testing continues to be available at the RC Sports Center (8303 Rochester Ave.) provided by San Bernardino County Department of Public Health. To book an appointment, click HERE.
General Information
As the City works closely with the County to provide information and resources regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, we encourage you to stay connected with us on social media and our website. To learn more about the vaccine roadmap and to read Frequently Asked Questions, visit the County’s vaccine webpage.
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.
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH READING CHALLENGE |
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Join the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library in the month of February for a virtual experience, theCelebrating Black Authors Reading Challenge. A play on the Library’s annual Black History Month Cultural Arts Night, this month-long community reading challenge invites people to a virtual celebration to explore the contributions of Black authors throughout American history. The challenge offers an array of virtual activities for all ages, highlighting a different time period, and contributors to American Black history. Readers can track their reading to earn virtual badges and tickets for raffle drawings of Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble eGift cards. Super readers and those hungry for more history may earn extra raffle tickets by logging up to 25 hours of reading and completing each optional activity badge.
Our goal as a community is to read and log 100,000 minutes during the month of February. The Library invites you to join the Celebrating Black Authors Reading Challenge.
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HEALTHY RC'S 3rd ANNUAL TEEN SUMMIT |
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SAVE THE DATE: Healthy RC’s 3rd Annual Teen Summit
Healthy RC’s Teen Summit is a day dedicated to empowering teens and learning how they can make their voices be heard! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, March 24, 2021 and stay tuned for registration details at the Healthy RC link below. For inquiries, email HealthyRC@CityofRC.us or call 1-909-774-2043.
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So what does a long, illustrious career look like for a K-9? Early morning runs? Maybe.
Late night searches? Absolutely. A sudden 5-Mile trek? Oh yes!
Dare, named after a promise to those she seeks, has had many accomplishments over her eight years of service. With her nose to the ground, she has been deployed over 1,500 times. And while her handler played the mind hunter, reading Dare’s mind and queues, Dare played the man hunter. With just a single scent article, she has found over 250 suspects, missing persons, firearms and countless articles of investigative leads.
Dare has worked cases from the Mexican border up to Visalia and in every climate. She has made many friends along the way and has acquired over 2,000 followers on Instagram from as far as Australia, Turkey and England.
Although Dare was born, raised and trained in Washington. She spent a lot of time training in South Carolina as well. She has traveled extensively, mostly up and down the east coast, for training. She was invited and participated in the FBI's K-9 Academy in Quantico, Virginia and put her newly acquired skills to good use here in Rancho Cucamonga.
Deputy Girard says it has been a privilege having Dare as his partner and is filled with gratitude when she accomplishes a mission. Most recently, the pair were summonsed to Joshua Tree where deputies were trying to locate a critical missing teenager. Dare tracked and located the teen on a steep-hillside covered with large boulders and rocky terrain and the teen was rescued.
Dare, please accept our deepest appreciation for all your hard work! You and your sister, Deja, were the first K-9’s for the City of Rancho Cucamonga and have left big paws to be filled. We wish you a very happy and healthy retirement.
Sooo… What are you going to do now that you’re retired?
Dare: I'm going to Disneyland... if it's open.
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HAVE YOUR PET MICROCHIPPED AT THE
RC ANIMAL CENTER
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A microchip is one of the best types of identification your pet can have. A microchip is a small device, about the size of a grain of rice, that is implanted beneath your pet’s skin. Implanting a microchip takes only a few seconds and is similar to a routine vaccination injection. The microchip contains a unique number that is linked to your contact information. Pets with microchips are reunited quicker and more often than pets with only collars and identification. Also, if your pet is lost or stolen, a microchip is your permanent proof of ownership. Effective January 1, 2021, a new law requires all dogs and cats that are reclaimed by their owner or adopted by a new owner from an animal shelter or rescue be microchipped (Food and Agriculture Code 31108.3 and 31752.1).
The Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center offers microchipping services by appointment only. The cost is $25 which includes enrollment in the Homeagain’s Pet Recovery Database. To make an appointment, call 1-909-466-7387 option 0. For more information on microchipping services or updating your contact information on your pet’s microchip, visit www.RCPets.info by clicking the link below.
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KINDNESS COMMUNITY ROCK GARDEN AT CENTRAL PARK NOW OPEN |
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In partnership with Rock the Spot, the City of Rancho Cucamonga has opened a Kindness Community Rock Garden at Central Park! Be sure to stop by and take a rock, leave a rock and help spread the love! #RCcommUNITY #RockedTheSpot #SpreadKindness
For a list of upcoming Rock the Spot events or to find out more about how you can help, click on the link below.
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Sand Bag Materials Available
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With the recent rain storms and change in weather, the Rancho Cucamonga Fire District reminds the community that self-serving sand bag materials are available at the following fire stations for all residents, businesses, and schools free-of-charge for non-commercial use:
Amethyst Fire Station - 6627 Amethyst Ave.
Banyan Fire Station - 11108 Banyan St.
Hellman Fire Station - 9270 Rancho St.
East Ave. Fire Station - 5840 East Ave.
*Masks, gloves and social distancing is encouraged while filling bags.
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Biane Library - Second Story and Beyond®
Little Scientists Bugs vs. Insects Kit
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Little Scientists returns this spring with a Bugs Vs Insects Kit! This new addition to Second Story and Beyond® includes a LIVE virtual session with a Librarian that will teach little ones about the difference between true bugs and insects and explore the world of entomology through rhymes, crafts and activities.
- Ages 4 -7 (with caregiver)
- Price per kit: $38
- Kit Curbside Pickup: Saturday, March 6th.
- Between 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Live Virtual Session (1.5 hours): Friday, March 12th
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
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2021 State of the City Virtual Address
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Do you know anybody who prefers to receive this newsletter printed? If so, email us at pio@cityofrc.us with your information.
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