🌱 What happened during Rancho Cucamonga’s latest Operation Shelter Me sweep?

Morning Rancho Cucamonga! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• What happened during Rancho Cucamonga’s latest Operation Shelter Me sweep?
• How county crime sweeps are targeting offenders in Rancho Cucamonga now
• How to win VIP Faultline Festival tickets in Rancho Cucamonga

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 92, low: 68.
• Sunday: Rather cloudy, showers around, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. 24 people experiencing homelessness arrested in Operation Shelter Me (valleywidenewspaper.com) — Law enforcement and outreach teams recently carried out Operation Shelter Me in Rancho Cucamonga, contacting about 95 unhoused people and making several arrests while offering referrals to services. Deputies used new tools under Proposition 36 to address drug and theft-related offenses, and residents are encouraged to report people needing help to the county’s H.O.P.E. Team.
   

2. Operation Consequences Nets 11 Felony Arrests and Eight Firearms Across San Bernardino County (crimevoice.com) — Law enforcement’s latest “Operation Consequences” sweep targeted several cities, including Rancho Cucamonga, leading to 11 felony arrests and the seizure of eight firearms, three of them ghost guns. The weeklong effort focused on gang members and people barred from owning guns, and officials say similar operations will continue across San Bernardino County to address violent crime and quality-of-life concerns.
   

3. Weekend Code Words: VIP Faultline Fest Tickets! (audacy.com) — You can win VIP tickets to the upcoming Faultline Festival at Morongo Field in Rancho Cucamonga by listening to KFROG this weekend for special code words. From September 4–7, enter each code online for a chance at two VIP passes worth about $110 each, with a winner drawn around September 8.
   

4. IE Varsity's previews of top high school football games on Thursday, Sept. 3 (modbee.com) — Rancho Cucamonga High’s football team, off a dominant 44–14 win over Oaks Christian, hits the road to face Oak Hills in a Thursday night matchup. With an explosive offense led by quarterback Trey Towns Jr. and a standout secondary, the Cougars are favored, while several other Inland teams also chase early-season momentum in key nonleague games.
   

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📸 Around Rancho Cucamonga

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rancho Cucamonga

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday September 6

• Depeche Mode, Petshop Boys Tributes + Past Action Heroes, Decode3 - New Wave Nation "White Party" →
  The Arrow Room, 8443 Haven Ave Unit 101, Rancho Cucamonga
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8

• 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

Wednesday September 9

• Fall Make-Up Picture Day
  Heritage Intermediate School GYM-PE Periods
  8:00 am
• Joint Chamber Mixer
  Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Location: Sour Cellars, 9495 E 9th St, Unit B, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
  5:00 pm

Thursday September 10

• Parent Coffee & Connections: LCAP Community Forum
  Falcon Ridge Elementary School Falcon Ridge Multi Purpose Room
  8:30 am
• Khashan Law Firm Grand Opening Celebration
  Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce Location: 746 N. Mountain Ave. Ontario, CA 91762
  9:00 am
• Ethan Allen - Grand Opening Celebration
  Rancho Cucamonga Chamber of Commerce 10470 Foothill Blvd #200, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
  5:00 pm
• Jasper Community Engagement Night (123 Andres)
  Jasper Elementary Alta Loma, CA 91701
  5:00 pm

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📣 Rancho Cucamonga Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday September 4

• Fall Picture Day
  Cypress Elementary Fontana, CA 92335
  8:00 am
• Chat with the Principal
  Shadow Hills Elementary MPR
  8:00 am
• Coffee with the Principal
  Harry S. Truman Middle Fontana, CA 92335
  8:10 am
• Schools Closed/District Office Open
  Claremont Unified Claremont, CA 91711
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know how to care for an injured baby squirrel?
  It’s in the Albertsons parking lot. We picked it up in a box so it won’t get run over but don’t know what to do with him now. (Nextdoor Lions)
• FOUND!!
  French bulldog. Very friendly! Is currently safe and fed Walked right up to my dog and followed us to the front door. No tags, no collar, no… (Nextdoor Amethyst)

• Walmart posted a job opening for Janitorial Associate in Rancho Cucamonga. Apply here.
• Fox Restaurant Concepts posted a job opening for Server in Rancho Cucamonga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rancho Cucamonga here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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