Feedback needed! Keeping our community clean and healthy is a top priority. We need your help to improve our Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program for Rancho Cucamonga residents. Your feedback is extremely important to us. There are no right or wrong answers, so please respond candidly. This survey typically takes no longer than 5 minutes.
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PREVENT KITCHEN FIRES -
THE LEADING CAUSE OF HOME FIRES!
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October is the month that kicks off the Fall season for many, but this month also kicks off the Santa Ana winds and an increased threat of wildfires. We rely on our RC community to help us not only prevent wildfires, but also prevent fires in the home. Did you know cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries? With more time spent at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and additional opportunities to cook as a family, we want to ensure everyone is safe.
During Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10, 2020), we spend additional time educating our community about how to prevent fires in your home, at your school, and at your workplace. While we normally host our annual Open House event for our residents at the end of the week, this year will look a bit different with the cancellation of large event gatherings. Instead we will be providing opportunities to engage with our firefighters online on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and our RCFD website. We collected some favorite recipes from all seven fire stations as well as our fire headquarters staff and designed a digital cookbook for you and your family to enjoy! Check out these kitchen safety tips below and then CLICK HERE to take the fire safety quiz. Once you complete the quiz, you will be redirected to download our cookbook!
- Never leave food unattended on the stove.
- Do not store anything in the oven and remove all items before preheating it, and make sure it’s free from grease or droppings from your previous use.
- Keep children at least 3 feet away from the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared to prevent injuries.
- Keep your stovetop clear of anything that can catch fire like oven mitts, towels, cutting boards and food packaging.
- Keep a lid and fire extinguisher nearby for small stove fires. If the fire is too big, get everyone out of the house and call 9-1-1 immediately.
Follow us all week long as we share videos and information for all ages to keep you and your loved ones safe in the kitchen!
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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN OUR
PLANRC VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
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Thank you for participating in the PlanRC Virtual Workshop, we appreciate you taking the time to share your ideas. The PlanRC team will compile all the valuable feedback and provide a summary in November along with the next phase of community participation. |
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LEGEND OF A BAND PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
GO NOW! THE MUSIC OF THE MOODY BLUES
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GO NOW! The Music of The Moody Blues - The Tribute LIVE from The Harlequin Theatre
Saturday, October 17 at 12:00 p.m. | Tickets: $15.00
Performed, broadcast and streamed LIVE from the United Kingdom. With multiple cameras – using state of the art technology. AND this evening will also include some very special guests! Enjoy an exciting concert experience in ‘real time’ in the comfort of your own home. You will receive a unique auto log-in link approximately one week before the event, from our streaming company TrickBoxTV – Just click and play – One third of all profits from your ticket purchase will go directly to the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.
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NOVEMBER 3, 2020 VOTING INFORMATION
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The City of Rancho Cucamonga is scheduled to conduct a General Municipal Election on November 3, 2020 to elect Council Members to represent Districts 1 and 4.
Due to newly enacted legislation, City of Rancho Cucamonga voters will experience some changes in the way this election is conducted. All active registered voters of the City of Rancho Cucamonga will receive a mail ballot.
Since many polling places have changed, voters are urged to check the back of their Voter Information Guide or use the Polling Place Look-up Tool on the Registrar of Voter’s website to find their assigned polling place at https://www.sbcountyelections.com/
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VOTE EARLY AT AN EARLY VOTE SITE: Click HERE for locations.
RETURN YOUR MAIL BALLOT TO:
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San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Office - by 8 p.m. on Election Day; Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 777 East Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, CA 92415
- 24-hour Mail Ballot Drop Box
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By mail via the U.S. Postal Service - Must be postmarked on or before Election Day
- To any polling place by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2020
VOTE AT A POLLING PLACE:
#BeHeardNovember3rd
Voters with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Registrar of Voters by email at Communications@rov.sbcounty.gov or by phone at (909) 387-8300.
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Recently, the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has discovered Huanglongbing, also known as HLB or citrus greening disease, in Rancho Cucamonga. HLB kills citrus trees and has no cure. The disease is not harmful to humans or animals.
In a small area of the city, agricultural officials are going door-to-door to access backyard citrus trees to inspect for the presence of the Asian citrus psyllid, a small insect that feeds on citrus tree leaves, causing HLB to spread. The City of Rancho Cucamonga asks residents to cooperate with the CDFA representatives with their detection and eradication efforts. Officials will have a badge or patch indicating their affiliation with CDFA, will never ask to access the inside of the home, and will never ask for payment for their services. If trees test positive for HLB, they will be removed to prevent the spread of HLB. The removal will be done by agricultural officials at no cost.
Treatments are the most effective way to protect citrus trees from the Asian citrus psyllid, which helps prevent the spread of HLB. Treatment is applied directly to the soil or leaves of the diseased tree. For specific questions about the treatments, please call (800) 491-1899.
Signs of citrus greening disease are:
- Asymmetrical patterns of yellow leaves
- Color inversion
- Corky veins
To help prevent the spread of HLB, the California Department of Food and Agriculture recommends the following actions:
- Inspect your citrus trees monthly.
- Do not move citrus plants, leaves or foliage in or out of your community.
- Talk to your local nursery about products that can protect your tree.
- If you suspect your tree has the disease, call the California Department of Food and Agriculture at (800) 491-1899.
If you suspect your tree has HLB, call the CDFA hotline for a free inspection at (800) 491-1899. To learn more about citrus greening disease, the Asian citrus psyllid, and what you can do to help protect our California citrus trees, visit CaliforniaCitrusThreat.org.
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HEALTHY RC'S STAY SAFE, AWARE, AND ALERT
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP FOR TEENS
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The City of Rancho Cucamonga invites you to this upcoming series of workshops geared towards our teen community! Join us every Tuesday afternoon starting October 13th
until November 3rd from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Healthy RC has partnered with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and Crisis Survivor Services to provide these informative
workshops.
The series will provide an overview of how to find tools and resources
specifically for teens in order to maintain safety and awareness
wherever they are.
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October 13: Self Defense Personal Safety – Deputy Chad Foytik
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October 20: Social Media – Deputy Greg Jones
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October 27: Healthy Relationships – Crime Survivor Services
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November 3: Human Trafficking – Labor trafficking and human trafficking, Angel Magallanes, C.A.S.E. Coordinator from the Coalition Against Sexual Exploitation, Children's Network of San Bernardino County
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FURRY FRIENDS HOWL-O-WEEN
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Looking for a fun way to support the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center this Howl-O-Ween? Sign up for the Furry Friends Howl-O-Ween Virtual Walk for the Animals. Register as an individual or form a team and walk with your four-legged friend(s) in a park or around your neighborhood. Be sure to tune into the virtual festivities on October 31st on the Animal Center’s Facebook and Instagram page (@RCAnimalCenter) and share your photos and videos by using #HowlOWeenWalkForAnimals. Pet costumes are encouraged! |
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SECOND STORY AND BEYOND AT THE BIANE LIBRARY
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Get ready for the fall season with Second Story’s® Halloween Extravaganza Props! These fun items will give children the opportunity to develop their creativity and imagination to assemble and decorate a unique costume.
Halloween Prop 1: Pre-sewn Superhero Cape ($15.00)
Halloween Prop 2: Thermoplastic Bracers ($10.00)
Halloween Prop 3: Cardboard Dinosaur Head ($10.00)*
Halloween Prop 4: No-sew Dinosaur Tail and Felt Feet ($10.00)*
Halloween Prop 5: Cardboard Axe, Sword and Shield ($8.00)
*Some kits may require a hot glue gun, fabric glue or hair dryer (not included).
Ages: 6 & up
Curbside Pickup: October 24th between 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Paul A. Biane Library
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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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