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IThe City of Rancho Cucamonga is one of 41 cities
nationwide to win a grant under an initiative of the
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation designed to fight
childhood obesity. More than 500 communities
nationwide competed for the Healthy Kids, Healthy
Communities funding and Rancho Cucamonga was
awarded $360,000 for a program to improve access
to physical activiry and affordable healthy foods for
children and families throughout the City.
The program, called Healthy RC Kids, focuses on
changing community systems so that making a healthy
choice becomes an easy choice. Under the program, the
major youth-serving institutions in the communiry will
work to develop common and complementary policies
that will improve opportunities for active living and
healthy eating for children and families. Healthy RC
Kids has the backing of parmers that include the San
Bernazdino County Healthy Communities Program,
San Antonio Community Hospital, Inland Empire
United Way, Rancho Cucamonga Family YMCA,
Northtown Housing Development Corporation and
the Cucamonga, Central, Etiwanda, and Chaffey
school districts.
On the fitness front, the Healthy RC Kids Partnership
is committed to increasing walking and bicycling
opportunities for youth across the communiry,
including forging joint use agreements to make school
facilities available outside of school hours. Program
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School program and extending a portion of the Pacific
Electric Trail within the Ciry.
Healthy eating will be supported by pushing to
increase healthy food options in schools and child care
settings, and exploring opportunities for community
gardens and farmers' markets. Leaders aim to attract
fresh food outlets and modify zoning regulations to
allow "edible front yards."
"We have a vision for Rancho Cucamonga as a
communiry where children encounter healthy messages
and healthy choices that are easy to access as they go
about their daily activities," said James Troyer, Planning
Director for the Ciry and Project Director for the
Healthy RC Kids Partnership. "While our target is the
entire community, we are placing special emphasis on
the southwest area of our communiry with the highest
risk population and fewest resources."
Rancho Cucamongas health indicators mirror that of
San Bernardino counry, the fourth most obese county
in the U.S., where three out of four school children do
not meet fitness standards.
For more information, contact Erika Lewis-Huntley at
(909) 477-2700 ext. 2008.
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Enjoy an afternoon of free and educational family fun at the Healthy RC Earth Day
Celebration on April 17th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Paul A. Biane Library and Bank of
America Imagination Courryard at Victoria Gardens.
Entertainment, hands-on exhibits, activities, and environmental mascots are among the fun
and exciting events scheduled. The program partners: the Ciry's Environmental Programs
Section, Burrtec Waste Industries, and Rancho Cucamonga Library Services, will put on a
great afternoon for all ages. For more information visit www rcpl.lib.ca.us.
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Discover all the ways Rancho Cucamonga is ; o � Two years ago the City of Rancho Cucamonga began an intensive
,! making it easy to enjoy healthy living. �`� (�� t effort to update its Genei�al Plan. Known fiom its beginnings as"The
City with a Plan," this full update is an important milestone for the Ciry.
Watch RCTV on cabie television, Channel 3 at
: 8 a.m. and,7 p.m. everyday except Wednesday. The Planning Department conducted more thui 70 stakeholder
interviews and received over 450 responses to its "Visioneering"
The programs highlight interesting and % survey to solicit ideas about how to improve the Ciry in the years to
entertaining choices you can make for a � ��'' t s�
'�� �; r y come. A General Plan Advisory Committee, drawn from business and
healthier lifesryle plus how the Ciry is helping �'°�'F� ��� '/�� ' communi rou re resentatives met for 10 months and held more
residents to make healthy choices. "" �' �� than 45 eging with communiry groups which contributed to the i
Or check out the programs online. Find out � formulation of "The Spirit of Rancho Cucamonga," a statement of ;`
about healthy dining options (episode 4), talce a guiding principles for developing the plan.
hike to Etiwanda Falls (episode 6), or learn how By state law, a General Plan must cover seven separate elements: land �''
Costco is going green (episode 7). Get with the use, circulation, housing, open space, conservation, safery, and noise. ',�
program at www healthyrc.info During the process, Rancho Cucamonga elected to include additional
a"�'��''�` s elements including: economic development, communiry services,
������ �� communiry design and historic resources, and public facilities.
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!���? ��} Cable channel3 healthy communiry, and planning and implementing programs for
I��� `� �-,�, �, environmental sustainabiliry, is a cornerstone of the Plan and is woven
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����,,. To see Rancho Cucamongas new dynamic draft General Plan and the
�„ ,' or online anytime at impartant directions it provides for the communiry's future, go to
•, wwwhealthyrc.info �,�,Ycgeneralplan.com. The Planning Department is available to
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You can dispose of them properly through the Bulky Item Pickup Program. Rancho '� +�;,�' �� (��` �- �r�n� '�
Cucamonga residents that have single-family residential accounts with Burrtec Waste 5 ��' � ' r� �y �� �j<n
Industries are eligible for four free bulky item pickups per calendar year. Examples �-�`.,„ `� }'
of bulky items include furniture, appliances, and televisions. Many stores offer free ���' � s.� T�T—� �-.� � r
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removal of your old appliances and furniture when your new ones are delivered so � ,, <-,:
be sure to ask. Uehicle parts, construction materials, and hazardous waste are not ` 4
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eligible. For an additional fee, rimless tires can be included. Just call Burrtec Waste
Industries at (909) 987-3717 to schedule your pickup. �: y�,a;.;
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Don't despair, excess seasonal green waste can be bundled and placed beside your ��`,,�,. �£� r� �at ,��,,.��'
greenwaste container for pickup. Tie your prunings inro bundles no Iarger than 18 � "": !� a`� ��� �
inches in diameter and 4-feet long and they'll be hauled away free of charge. �
Remember your greenwaste container is for grass clippings, brush, prunings, leaves, `' _. ��z
twigs, weeds, livestock manure, and branches smaller than 6 inches in diameter.
Greenwaste is composted or recycled and is part of reducing che waste stream, another part of Healthy RC's Healthy Earth policy. If you
consistently have more greenwaste than can be stored in your container, call Burrtec Waste Industries at (909) 987-3717 to request an
additional green waste container for a nominal monthly fee.
Did your repaint your house yourself or change your own oil to save money? Upgraded your television?
Make sure the leftovers from your projects or your old electronics are disposed of in a way that protects the environment. Safely dispose
of unused household cleaners, paint, used mocor oil, and electronics at the Rancho Cucamonga Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Facility. The center at 12158 Base Line Road is open on Saturdays except during extreme weather or on holiday weekends. The service
is free but you must show proof that you are a San Bernardino Counry resident. For a full list of acceptable items call the City's
Environmental Programs Section at (909) 919-2635. No business or nonprofit generated waste accepted.
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The event was developed as part of the Ciry's Healthy RC program, an effort to get Rancho Cucamonga residents up, active, and moving.
This year's Healthy RC Senior Walk will be held Apri19, 2010 at 11 a.m. The walk will take place along the Pacific Electric Trail and will feature a picnic lunch.
� ���m �� A� 3�,�, The fee is $5 per person. For more information call Communiry Services at
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Rancho Cucamonga is making it easy for residents to make spring cleaning a part of their own pledge for a cleaner, greener lifesryle.
The vacuum cleaner took its final breath and the couch crashed. Now what? �r, ,,.4,:--� ��,�„ ,. .. : caa�c ezx . ,�ar,� . "
The resounding success of the first Healthy RC Senior Waik has inspired the Ciry's Communiry Services Department to hold the event on an annual basis.
Last year, 78 seniors ages 50 to 90 participated in a warm-up stretch and then tackled the 1.2-mile route from the James L. Brulte Senior Center to Ralph M.
Lewis Park to the south. When they reached the park, they enjoyed a donated box lunch before undertaking the trek back to the Senior Center completing the
2.4 mile round-trip walk.
Rancho Cucamonga has received $1.6 million under the American Recovery power companies are at peak demands.
and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) of 2009 to reduce energy use both by the These Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Funded programs
City and by residents. The funds are allocated under the $3.2 billion Federal have been incorporated into the City's overall green sustainabiliry program.
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, to help For more information about Rancho Cucamonga's efforts to improve energy
reduce fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency. efficiency, call Fabian Villenas at (909) 477-2700, ext. 2006.
Rancho Cucamonga's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant
allocation will fund three major efforts in the Ciry.
The first is to offer energy-efficient retrofits to
any home improvement funded under the Ciry's
existing Home Improvement Loan Program. r ��
The Energy Efficiency Revolving Loan Program -'rri .i r
provides zero interest loans up to $10,000 for - �
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retrofits can include new efficient heating and -1�- 'r
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mechanical and electrical equipment. See article below ii �����im�.���
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by 15% to 20%, allowing for zone climate controls ��� ���� ������
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Rancho Cucamonga homeowners are eligible for rebates up to $500 toward The process for reimbursement includes:
the purchase and installation of qualified energy efhcient appliances. Rebates l. Purchase a qualified energy efficient
are limited to one per address or homeowner and requests will be evaluated and appliance
approved on a first-come, first-served basis until the funds are expended. 2. Obtain a permit from the Building &
The following items qualify for the program: �— ---= ,� Safety Department
• Forced air unit � j 3. Request an Energy Efficiency Appliance
Reimbursement Program form and an
• Fluorescent lighting with new electrical wiring � inspection time once the appliance is installed
• Air supply ducting � �+ � 4. The inspector verifies inspection and final approval
• Solar photovoltaic system � � - ,! 5. Submit the form with proof of purchase (a copy of your receipt or contract)
• Water heater, conventional or tankless � ; ,i and a validation sticker showing that the appliance is energy efficient (the
!� = sticker that is attached to the appliance at purchase)
• Dishwasher with a new waterline and electric outlet -
° Garbage disposal with new electrical wiring ? Please allow 30 days for receipt of your reimbursement after the completion
• Built-in microwaves with new electrical wiring `- _ , of the process.
• Oven/cook top with new electrical wiring or gas line � i�` Reimbursement requests and questions should be directed to Tiffany Cooper,
• New installation ceiling fans with new electrical wiring i Building and Safery Department, Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga, 10500 Civic
`� ' Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730, (909) 477-2710, ext. 4243.
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- ' Just what you want to read about—warms and your veterinarian will recommend a deworming program. A good way to
� other pazasites—but this is a very impartant prevent most warm infections is by using one of the several monthly heaztworm
4 �.,�,�� «�,.,, � � topic that many private practice veterinarians preventatives available from your veterinarian and fecal testing as much as
� " �, overlook. Education about your pet's potential quarterly.
� �u �" for internal parasites is especially important if Nursing female dogs and cats and their litters are also sources far the spread of
,��, �, you have young children in the home. Talk infective eggs and larvae. If you have a new puppy or lutten, or a pregnant pet,
� to your vet. The standard is to recommend a consult with your veterinarian about a deworming program.
- monthly dewormer and routine tests for the pets
�` in the home. Even though most pet owners are �orm infections in humans can easily be prevented by practicing good
unwilling to admit that their furry friend could hygiene and sanitation. Sandboxes should Ue covered when not in use, as cats
have parasites lurking inside them, avoiding the issue can lead to trouble. Your like to use these as their personal litter boxes. Adults and children should always
pet may or may not be free from parasites, but the important point remains �'�'ash their hands after handling soil and after contact with pets. Shoes should
avoiding their spread, and the larger problems that can arise if a child contracts be worn when outside to protect feet from larvae that may be present in the
a disease that could have been avoided by a simple monthly treatment for environment and raw vegetables should be thoroughly washed because they may
your pet.
contain parasites from infected soil.
Most internal pazasites are worms: commonly roundworms, hookworms, Dog droppings should be iinmediately picked up from public areas and
whipworms and tapeworms. They also include single celled from your yard to reduce the chances of containinating the soil. ICeeping
organisms, coccidia and Giardia, which live in the intestines of � cats indoors is an effective way to limit their risk of exposure to round
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How can I revent/treat worm infections? s�, Por more information contact your veterinarian or visit
p ��n�: �' �° wwwavma.org,�vFvw.hsus.org,Fvwwaspca.org. `
Healthy pets may not show outward signs of a worm �; .�
infection. However, if you notice a change in your pet's "� �
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Members of the public are invited to talce part in an exciting one-of-a-Icind contest
� to help find the inost charining Pit Bul1 at the Rancho Cucalnonga Animal Cue &
' Adoption Center and earn a chance to win great prizes including $500 cash!
Ten of the Center's homeless Pit Bulls will use their charms to win hearts �u�d. open
minds in the liopes of being crowned Pit Idol 2010. The contest is absolutely free to
enter, just visit the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Care & Adoption Center at 11780
Arrow Route and walk through the kennels to see our fabulous Pit Bulls awaiting
adoption. Each contestant will have a short "Bio" to help visitors make their choice
and vote for their favorite. At the beginning of March, the Pit Bull with the most
votes will be crowned Pit Ido12010 and be awarded a full scholarship to Dogs Etc
Dog Training where they will earn a coveted AKC Canine Good Citizen Certificate
under the expert direction of trainer Cindy Scott. All participants who voted for
the winning dog will automatically be entered into a drawing to win a top prize of
$500! There will also be runners-up prizes of a Vizio LCD HDTV and an Ipod
Nano. Visit www.rcpets.info for contest rules.
Learn about the wonderful qualities of this often misunderstood breed. Pit
Bulls are affectionate and loyal companions who have been charming and lovable
pets for decades. Did you know that Pit Bulls were once known as Nanny Dogs
because of their wonderful affinity towards children or that they were fashionable
pets for gilded age ladies?
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Every year, thousands of Rancho Cucamonga residents make a big difference in
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to the City of Rancho Cucamonga. These efforts represent a value of $1.2
, million. Without volunteers, youth sports would suffer. Pets waiting for their
'; new homes at the Animal Care and Adoption Center would miss their walks
�;, and the love they get from people who open their hearts and volunteer.
Uolunteers serve as mascots at events, they take tickets at the Lewis Family
f Playhouse, they read aloud to seniors. They make the difference between a good
community and a great communiry.
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"�' �'; '� �!� ` � -"i-`P,tj 1 t`€' > This spring, Rancho Cucamonga will again embrace reading with a communiry-wide
-�, � ''�r celebration of one of America's best-loved authors, Mark Twain, on the 2010 occasion of
'�� �- '' �` his 175th birthday. The Big Read book, "The Adventures ofTom Sawyer," is the selected
�k .,� �� �`".�� e� �� ��" classic for the 4-week program from April lst through April 30th which will also feature
� �`� � ,, �i,,�„�` < � �:� . p��� Little Read programs just for children. � �
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" �'3� ;� '� Mark Twain himself, or rather an impersonator, will attend the April l Oth kickoff ro be
S)�'; � held from 2 p.m, to 4 p.m, at the Paul A. Biane Library, Victoria Gardens Cultural Center.
����t�M� �; The old-fashioned Family Fun Day will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, live music,
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On Friday, April 16th at 7 p.m., author Ray Bradbury will deliver a special Big Read
keynote speech. Get your free ticket at the Big Read kickoffApril lOth to see the famed author of "Fahrenheit 451," "The 1Vlartian
Chronicles," and "Something Wicked This Way Comes," and over 30 books, 600 short stories, and numerous screenplays V „
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The Little Read is a special effort to promote children's interest in reading. It includes the Tom Sawyer Fence Art Project, � �•
in which participating schools will decorate a section of "Tom's" fence however they wish. The fence pieces will then be " r,',;.
joined together and assembled for display at Rancho Cucamongas public libraries throughout the month of April to � � 1
promote the Big Read celebrations. Schools that participate will be entered into a drawing to win a visit from nationally �' � �°!'
acclaimed Twain impersonator, Kurt Sutton. � F+�i
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for more inFormation at (909) 477-2720 or visit the library website at www.rcpl.lib.ca.us. The Big Read is funded by ��'� ��
a grant that is the result of an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with the Institute of -�., ._ ��
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Communiry members 15 years of age and older are encouraged to
volunteer in any number of programs, activities or events sponsored by
the Ciry of Rancho Cucamonga. Interested? Download an application at
www RCpark.com.
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�`��=�''9� a The Sth Annual Central Park Gala will be held on
` "°i""' Saturday, May 8, 2010 at 6 p.m. Entitled A Night
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`'� �$�� �- This annual event includes an auction and awazds
��� �t honoring a humanitarian, a volunteer, and a business
�_ �-�,� �5 who have contributed to the welfare of seniors. Last
year's Gala brought in 112 attendees and $7,700 '
to support the Senior Nutrition Homebound Meal '
Delivery Program which provides hot meals to homebound seniors.
The $25 per person tickets are on sale at the James L. Brulte Senior Center at Central Park,
11200 Base Line Road. For additional information about the Central Park Gala , including
sponsorship opportunities, please contact Beverly Mc Donough at (909) 477-2780, ext. 8004. ;
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Aniaaaal Care c� Ada�tian Center
Adoption Counselor
Caretaker
Cat Socializer
Clerical/Computer Aide
Communiry Outreach
Dog Socializer
Dog Wallcer
Foster Care
Front Desk Support
Groomer
Lost & Found
Mascot
Publicity/Pho tography
Rabbit Handler
Ti-ansporter
Vet Tech Assistant
Comrnaz�i:y �e� riees ��.�aruqaent
James L. Brulte Senior Center
CashierlGift Shop
Greeter-Front lobby
LINK Program - Caller
Piano Player
Resource Library
Senior Nutrition
Senior Readers
Senior Transportation
�uman 5ervices
2010 RC Communiry Wellness Fair
�,�cyis �amilgr �lay�ause
Lobby Greeter
Pacron of the Arts
Program Usher
School Host
Seat Usher
Ticicet Taker
�eca�c ��ec�s•ie �s•�il
2010 Cucamonga Challenge
Friends of the Pacific Electric Trail
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Playschool Graduation Assis�ants
R� �'am�y i�es�aarce �e�teg
Family Fun Night
Office Assistant
�pe�ial ���eaa�s
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Movies in the Springtime
Speda� i�Ieed� ��o�ra�aa
IncredABLE Athletes
I{araolce Night
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Babysitting
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Northtown Teen Uolunteer Program
Youth Basketball Assistant Coach
Youth Basketball Coach
Youth Uolleyball Assistanc Coac}i
Youth Volleyball Coach
Youth Uolleyball Line Judge
Youth Uolleyball Team Parent
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voluuteer information.
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Census 2010 is underway. Every 10 years, the U.S.
government undertakes a census to count residents
LTnited States� nationwide. Mandated by the U.S. Constitution,
� � the count includes everyone—citizens and non-
� � citizens.
Why Should I Care?
While the census helps determine the nation's
future, most people don't know that it also affects
local issues. The most obvious effect is the outcome
of population levels on government representation.
Census counts are used to determine how many
representatives will go to Congress from each state and region within the country. A full count is especially
important for regions that have had rapid growth over the past 10 years, such as Rancho ('�� �.'
Cucamonga. �
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In addition, every year more than $400 billion dollars are allocated to state, local, and
tribal jurisdictions based on census data. Over 10 years, the total is a huge $4 trillion.
While most of the money comes to cities like Rancho Cucamonga in the form of grants,
the programs they fund can be very important, including public safery.
Finally, the data about population, age, income, education, and ethniciry help shape
decisions policy makers will formulate from now unti12020. Public health, neighborhood
improvements, transportation, education, senior services and much more are all at stake.
What Do I Have to Do?
Answer 10 questions in 10 minutes. The 2010 Census has one of the shortest
questionnaires in the history of the census. The 2010 Census asks for your name, gender,
age, race, ethnicity, relationship, whether you own or rent your home. If you do not
feel comfortable with an English questionnaire, questionnaires in Spanish, Chinese
(simplified), Korean, Vietnamese, and Russian, as well as language guides in 59 other
languages are available. Large print questionnaires will be available for the visually
impaired and a TTD program will assist the hearing impaired.
When Will I Get My Questionnaire?
The questionnaires will be sent out by mail in March 2010. Fill out and mail back
your questionnaire as soon as you get it. Households that do not respond will receive a
replacement questionnaire in early April. Census takers will visit households that do not
respond to take a count in person.
What Happens to My Information?
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Mazch 2010
Questionnaires Mailed
April 1, 2010
Census Day—deadline
to submit your questionnaire
Apri12010
Replacement questionnaires mailed
to those who do not respond
May July 2010
Census takers
(identified by a Census badge and bag)
visit non-responding households
December 2010
Final population count ,,�
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Your information is used for statistical purposes only. By law, the Census Bureau cannot ; ''' �• r 6, �� �`I '�•� '� 6
share your information with anyone else, including other federal and law enforcement �
entities. All Census Bureau employees swear an oath for life to protect the confidentiality ,, m,
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of the information. The penalty for unlawful disclosure is a fine of up to $250,000 or '` --
5 years in prison, or both.
If you have any questions about Census 2010, visit www 2010census.gov or call the Planning Department at (909) 477-2750.
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Take the following precautions to ensure your safery from vehicle burglary. �"'; x,, �'=
1. Never leave your cac with the keys in the ignition — not even "fora minute." "` ' y', ,� � ' "�;,,_,
2. Close windows and lock the doors when you leave your vehicle, even when it's in your driveway. \_ � �" -
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3. Remove cell phones, packages, cameras, and purses from your car. If it can be seen, it's an easy target.
4. Use anti-theft devices including alarms, steering wheel locks, and a locking gas cap.
5. Etch your driver's license number on anything of value such as stereo equipment and GPS systems.
6. Park in a busy, well-lighted area.
If you do become a victim of a burglary, please call (909) 941-1488 immediately to have a police report taken.
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10500 Civic Center Dr. • P.O. Box 807 • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 ^(909) 477-2700 • Fa�c (909) 477-2846
Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Mayor • L. Dennis Michael, Mayor Pro Tem • Rex Gutierrez, Sam Spagnolo, Diane Williams, Councilmembers