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Rancho Cucamonga, California Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning to you Rancho Cucamonga! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Thinking of running Rancho Cucamonga? Key 2026 election deadlines announced
- How Rancho Cucamonga’s new FIREBird system could spot fires in minutes
- Rancho Cucamonga man arrested after Palm Springs crash injures three people
Also on today's calendar: Summer Nights, Live Music, and Unforgettable Evenings at Victoria Gardens and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 98 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Mostly sunny and seasonable, temps: high: 94, low: 66.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 93 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. City of Rancho Cucamonga Opens Candidate Filing Period for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election (sb-american.com) — Rancho Cucamonga has officially opened the candidate filing period for the November 3, 2026 municipal election, covering the Mayor and Council Districts 2 and 3. Residents considering a run must schedule an appointment with the City Clerk Services Director to pull and file nomination papers before the August deadlines. 
2. City of Rancho Cucamonga to Unveil Groundbreaking FIREBird Early Wildfire Detection System (2urbangirls.com) — Rancho Cucamonga is rolling out California’s first community-wide FIREBird early wildfire detection system, with a public unveiling at Banyan Fire Station on Monday, July 20. The state-funded technology ties directly into the city’s dispatch system to spot tiny fires within minutes, aiming to protect homes along the San Gabriel foothills’ high-risk wildland-urban interface.
3. Man Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in Palm Springs (mynewsla.com) — A Rancho Cucamonga man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after a multi-vehicle crash in Palm Springs that left three people hospitalized, one in critical condition. The collision Tuesday evening on Indian Canyon Drive involved four vehicles and briefly closed a stretch of the roadway while police investigated, highlighting serious legal and safety consequences for the local resident.
4. Updated Analysis Shows Proposed Stormwater Mandates Will Cost San Bernardino County and Cities $11 Billion (sb-american.com) — Rancho Cucamonga is among 16 San Bernardino County cities that could face steep costs from proposed regional stormwater rules, with an analysis estimating $11 billion in impacts over 20 years. County leaders warn the mandate may raise local housing prices, strain city budgets, and threaten services, and they’re urging residents and advocates to weigh in at a key hearing later this month.
📸 Around Rancho Cucamonga
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Upcoming Events in
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SBDC Counseling at the Chamber
Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Rancho Chamber offices 9712 Foothill Blvd. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Remote counselling available too!
9:00 am -
SBDC Workshop - HR101: Managing People Made Simple
Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hr-101-managing-people-made-simple-tickets-1989122663432?aff=oddtdtcreator Location: 9712 Foothill Blvd. Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
10:00 am -
School Offices Open
Falcon Ridge Elementary School Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91739
8:00 am -
Summer Nights, Live Music, and Unforgettable Evenings at Victoria Gardens →
12505 N Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga
6:00 pm -
Summer Nights, Live Music, and Unforgettable Evenings at Victoria Gardens →
12505 N Mainstreet, Rancho Cucamonga
6:00 pm
Tuesday July 21
Thursday July 23
Thursday July 30
📣 Rancho Cucamonga Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Swim at Glen Helen & Yucaipa
San Bernardino Regional Parks Glen Helen Regional Park, 2555 Glen Helen Parkway, San Bernardino, CA, 92407, United States
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Summer Day Camp at Prado
San Bernardino Regional Parks Prado Regional Park, 16700 S. Euclid Avenue, Chino, CA, 91708, United States
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Grand Opening-McDonald's
Greater Ontario Business Council McDonald's 4156 E. Ontario Ranch Rd. Ontario, CA Thursday, 11:30AM
11:30 am -
Grand Opening- Planet Fitness
Greater Ontario Business Council Planet Fitness 4128 E. Ontario Ranch Rd. Ontario, CA Thursday, July 16, 2026
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Board of Education Meeting →
Michael D'Arcy Elementary CJUSD Board Room/Professional Learning Center, 900 E. Washington St., Colton
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Fontana Summer Concert Series →
City of Fontana Calendar, 17004 Arrow Blvd, Fontana
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July Business Networking Meeting →
City of Fontana Calendar, Ayres Hotel Rialto Fontana 1495 W. Renaissance Parkway, Rialto
9:00 am
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It's easy to forget your value when life has been heavy, when you've been overlooked, or when you've spent so much time taking care of everyone else.
This is your reminder to pause and come back to yourself. Some truths are worth remembering again and again. (Nextdoor Cucamonga) - My little kitty (dj) got out yesterday.
He usually comes back but he didn’t this time. I’m hoping someone has seen him. Got out near Etiwanda between banyan and Wilson. He’s super friendly… (Nextdoor North Day Creek)
- Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Rancho Cucamonga. Apply here.
- BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. posted a job opening for Material Handler - Night Shift in Rancho Cucamonga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Cucamonga here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A candle (Thank you James O. for sending it in!)
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