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.
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.
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.
Why Pet Adoption Hours Are Reduced
We have heard concerns about our reduced adoption hours. Our goal is to expand hours as resources allow. Until then, we feel it’s important to share information and the why’s of where we are today.
DocuPet Dog Licensing Now Available!
Dog Licensing Is Made Easy as Rancho Cucamonga Ani
Drought and Water Conservation
The State of California is currently experiencing historic drought conditions, resulting in emergency water regulations and conservation measures imposed by the Governor and water regulatory agencies.
In The News
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
Rancho Cucamonga was recently featured in League of Cities
Community Engagement Lessons for Increasing Health Equity in Your City.
Business View Magazine
The City of Rancho Cucamonga was featured in Business View Magazine for our focus on Economic Development.
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.