It’s almost time to celebrate Lunar New Year! Join Panana Events and the City of Rancho Cucamonga as we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Our first Lunar Festival will be held at the RC Sports Center (8303 Rochester Ave.) on January 21st and 22nd.

The event will kick off with an opening ceremony on Saturday, January 21st from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with introductions, presentations, and performances.

Festival time on Saturday, January 21st is from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, January 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  

We are excited for our community to experience unique food vendors, a marketplace with local and regional artisans, a fun zone for kids, and performers! Admission and parking are FREE! Click the button below to reserve your free ticket.  

Join us for the first Citizen’s Advisory Meeting of the year on Wednesday, January 25th at 6:00 p.m. at Central Park (11200 Base Line Road). Connect directly with representatives from the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department and share your insights on how the department can better serve you! RSVP is encouraged, but not required.  

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 Coffee with a Cop, and the monthly Citizen’s Advisory meetings.

Imagine being able to travel by cable car from Los Angeles County to San Bernardino. Well, you could in 1920 via the Pacific Electric Railway that is now known as the Pacific Electric Trail! The Pacific Electric Trail follows the route of the legendary Pacific Electric Railway, an electrified railway system famous for their “Red Cars” that spanned from the Pacific coast through Los Angeles and traveled as far east as San Bernardino. The building of the railway through the Inland Empire was crucial to the development of the area, particularly to support the agricultural industry that fueled the local economy. The San Bernardino County portion of the railway was used extensively in transporting products from the citrus and wine making areas of Cucamonga and Redlands to Los Angeles and the rest of the United States. In later years, the railway was used for moving war time materials and troops to the ports of Los Angeles. Once the world’s largest interurban and street railway system, the Pacific Electric Railway ended operation during the 1950’s with the expansion of the Southern California freeway system.

The City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency in the reimagination of what the Pacific Electric Railway could be, joined together with the San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) and surrounding cities to develop a multi-purpose trail that would link the cities of Claremont, Montclair, Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, and Rialto. The trail officially opened in the early 2000’s and included parts of the old historic railway on the Route 66 trailhead to pay homage to its original use.  

The Pacific Electric Trail and the 36 miles of recreational trails in Rancho Cucamonga are an integral part of the City’s commitment to promoting a healthy, active, and environmentally responsible lifestyle. In 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when fitness options were significantly reduced, Rancho Cucamonga unveiled the trail’s newest health and wellness amenity. The exciting Fitness Court®, created by National Fitness Campaign is  an open-air exercise facility that allows users to leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout. 

This new fitness resource along with future innovative projects included in the City’s Master Plan reflects Rancho Cucamonga’s on-going efforts to preserve the historic Pacific Electric Railway, while providing its RCcommUNITY with safe and equitable access to exercise, convenient access  to schools, jobs, community facilities, and shopping all  year-round along the Pacific Electric Trail.

To learn more about the history of Rancho Cucamonga, click the link below.

Are you passionate about health and wellness? If so, then join the Healthy RC collaborative and work alongside community partners to develop impactful projects, programs, and initiatives that help make Rancho Cucamonga the healthiest it can be!

We have several opportunities for you to get involved: 

Healthy RC Steering Committee

Meets the 4th Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  

This committee develops policies and programs to improve the quality of life for Rancho Cucamonga residents.  

Compassionate Community Subcommittee

Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.



Help create a unified community through acts of kindness and compassion. Let's work together to preserve healthy, equitable, and resilient communities that focus on creating a culture of compassion.  

Mental Health Subcommittee

Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Develop strategies to destigmatize mental health and increase access to critical resources in the community.  

Community Champions/Campeones para la Comunidad

Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Spanish-speaking residents develop strategies for improving the quality of life for residents in the community. Meetings are held in English and Spanish. All ages and abilities are welcome.  

All meetings will be held via Zoom with an in-person option for Compassionate Communities Subcommittee members. For more information, email HealthyRC@cityofrc.us or call 1-909-774-2044.  

The Foster Care Program allows the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Center (RCAC) to take in approximately 1,000 more underage kittens and puppies per year that could not regularly be housed in the shelter due to limitations in space and resources. Your volunteer service will provide an opportunity for underage pets to grow and thrive until they are ready for adoption.

Kittens/puppies in the Foster Care Program are under 2 months of age and/or have not yet reached the 2-pound minimum weight required to undergo the spay/neuter surgery. These animals can range from days old requiring around-the-clock bottle feedings to playful kittens/puppies that eat without assistance. The level of care and amount of time commitment will vary with each foster, and you may find that you prefer one age over another.

Although fostering can require a lot of work, it is a very rewarding experience. You will enjoy raising a pet without the responsibility of a lifetime commitment. Most importantly, you will be saving lives. Contact RCAC at 1-909-466-7387 to learn more about fostering your next pet.

Join us for fun and learning at A Night of Discovery on Friday, January 27th from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Paul A. Biane Library at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center (12505 Cultural Center Drive). 

A Night of Discovery celebrates STEAM with activities for all ages focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Enjoy crafts, storytelling, entertainment, and more! 

Free tickets will be available at both Library locations starting Tuesday, January 17th.

For more information, contact the Archibald or Biane Library information desks at

1-909-477-2720 and follow us on Facebook (@RanchoCucamongaPublicLibrary) and Instagram (@rcplib)!  

Did you know Burrtec Waste will pick up large or bulky items from a Rancho Cucamonga single-family residence up to four times per year if scheduled at least 24-hours in advance of your service day? Do not place items at your curb until the morning of your scheduled pick-up day. Leaving these items unattended and without proper notice on the curbside, in alleys, or in open areas can lead to additional illegal dumping and can also contribute to homeless encampments.

Help keep the City clean and schedule a bulky item pick-up with Burrtec today by calling 1-909-987-3717. Large or bulky items include furniture, appliances, rimless tires, and televisions. Vehicle parts, construction materials, or hazardous waste are not eligible. 

Apartment, condominium, and mobile home park residents should contact their property management for bulky item disposal options. 

One way to trigger an electrical incident is by overloading an extension cord or power strip, which could lead to overheating the cord. You should NEVER plug major appliances into an extension cord or power strip. Extension cords should only be used for temporary use. (Source: nfpa.org)   

The Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) has many helpful extension cord safety tips to help you and your family stay safe:  

• Do not overload extension cords. 
• Do not substitute extension cords for permanent wiring.  
• Power strips must be plugged directly into the power outlet. They cannot be strung together.  
• Never use a cord that feels hot or is damaged in any way.  
• Always use an extension cord that is the same size as or larger than the cord being extended. 

Take Home COVID-19 test kits and vaccines are available at the RC Family Resource Center (9791 Arrow Route) Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PCR Tests are no longer available at this location. If you are in need of a PCR Test, visit http://sbcovid19.com/ to find a location.

Additional COVID-19 testing services are available in Rancho Cucamonga behind the Terra Vista 6 Cinemas, (10701 Town Center Drive), where a COVID-19 mobile clinic is available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. COVID-19 therapeutics are also available at this location for those that have tested positive for COVID-19.  

Stay connected with the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health for general COVID-19 information and details on testing or vaccination by visiting 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.