The city of Rancho Cucamonga is situated in San Bernardino County, and currently hosts a population of 177,736. Incorporated in 1977, the city was the product of the unification of communities of Alta Loma, Cucamonga, and Etiwanda.
Most of space within Rancho Cucamonga is taken up by residential property. Nonetheless, it is currently becoming a major hub for the logistic business due to its proximity to the Ontario International Airport, and two interstate highways and a large portion of obtainable land on the southern side of the city.
Seven square miles worth of land is dedicated to numerous smaller manufacturing companies and large distribution centers in the area around Milliken Avenue. Surrounding this area are several wealthy office parks as well as several shopping strips, including the Terra Vista Town Center as well as Ontario Mills mall. Tamco Steel, that operates the only steel mini-mill within the state of California, is located within the city as well. Junked cars and appliances are recycled to make rebar in the mill.
In the city of Rancho Cucamonga, there are numerous educational institutions, which consists of 2 university satellite campuses, a community college, 24 elementary schools, 4 high schools and 7 junior high schools. An additional 22 public and private universities could be found in a 30 minute drive.
Within Rancho Cucamonga, there are some amenities offered for its residents. For sports enthusiasts and athletes, there is a minor league baseball stadium, two challenging golf courses and an adult sports complex. There is likewise a performing arts center downtown, and thirty one parks littered throughout the city.
Rancho Cucamonga has been ranked as one of the safest cities within the state and has halved its crime rate ever since the year 1993. There are six tactically situated fire stations within the city that keep emergency and fire response teams ready to serve always.