The News section of this website is your source for the latest City news highlights and City publications.
City Publications
Grapevine
Be sure to take a look at the digital flipbook of the Grapevine, your lifestyle guide for all things Rancho Cucamonga.
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Know Your RC
A new series that will break down complex topics that shape our community. Topics will include housing, budget, development, infrastructure, property taxes public safety and more.
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RCTV3
RCTV-3 is a government access channel under the exclusive editorial control of the City of Rancho Cucamonga. Under terms of the franchise with our local video service providers, a channel is provided to the City to use for public information.
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RC Hot Topics
The goal of this video series is to bring city programs and services to the public, explaining what they entail, why they are important and how to access and best utilize them. Each episode will include three short, concise video presentations which will not only introduce viewers to programs and services but will also get to know staff as different departments explain some of the hottest new topics going on in Rancho Cucamonga.
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In The News
WalletHub’s 2026 Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has been recently ranked #1 in the Inland Empire, #5 in Southern California, #10 in California, and #43 in the U.S. on WalletHub's list of 2026 'S Best and Worst Places to Raise a Family
WalletHub.com Best and Worst Places to Raise a Family Article
WalletHub's 2025 Happiest Cities in America
The City of Rancho Cucamonga was recently ranked #42 in the Nation, #14 in California, #9 in Southern California, and #1 in the Inland Empire.
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Consumer Affairs 2025 Best Cities to Move to In California
We’re proud to share that Rancho Cucamonga was ranked #9 on Consumer Affairs’ list of the Best Cities to Move to in California.
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2024 Digital Cities Award
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is excited to be recognized as a Digital Cities Survey winner by the Center for Digital Government for 2024!
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WalletHub's 2022 Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has been recently ranked #42 in the Nation, #10 in California, #5 in Southern California, and #1 in the Inland Empire on WalletHub’s list of 2022’s Best Places to Raise a Family.
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WalletHub's 2021 Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family
The City of Rancho Cucamonga has been recently ranked #32 in the Nation and #8 in California on WalletHub’s list of 2021’s Best Places to Raise a Family.
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Rancho Cucamonga Featured on KCAL 9's SoCal Spotlight
On September 29, Rancho Cucamonga was featured on KCAL 9's SoCal Spotlight morning news series
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Rancho Cucamonga makes LawnStarter’s list of 2021’s Most Relaxed Cities in America
Rancho Cucamonga was ranked 17th out of California cities and 39th out of 191 cities throughout the United States.
Rancho Cucamonga makes LawnStarter’s list of 2021’s Most Relaxed Cities in Amer…
Digital Cities 2023 Survey Winner
The City of Rancho Cucamonga is thrilled to be recognized as a Digital Cities Survey winner by the Center for Digital Government for 2023!
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Where More Young Residents Are Buying Homes – 2021 Study
The final city in the top 10 of this study is Rancho Cucamonga, California, which ranked 21st for under-35 homeownership in 2019, at 39.39%. That is a 3.77 percentage point jump since 2009, the 14th-biggest increase we observed across all 200 cities in the study.
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The Rancho Cucamonga Fire District is growing!
ABC7 covered the story of the Fire District's newest family members! Between March and July of this year, nine babies were born in the department.
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Rancho Cucamonga was recently featured in League of Cities
Community Engagement Lessons for Increasing Health Equity in Your City.
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Business View Magazine
The City of Rancho Cucamonga was featured in Business View Magazine for our focus on Economic Development.
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WalletHub's 2019 Safest Cities in America
The City of Rancho Cucamonga was ranked 49th safest City out of 182 Cities in the United States.
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Evolution Fresh Joins Rancho Cucamonga's Green Business Recognition Program
Rancho Cucamonga, California – Evolution Fresh has joined the City of Rancho Cucamonga’s Green Business Recognition Program which recognizes businesses who have demonstrated a commitment towards environmental sustainability.
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Etiwanda Heights Neighborhood & Conservation Plan Update
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Green Bike Lanes
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK)
In March 2017, students, parents, teachers, residents and motorists on Rochester Avenue adjacent to Rancho Cucamonga High School will be the first in the City to see the new pedestrian hybrid beacon, known as the HAWK.