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Frito-Lay closed its Rancho Cucamonga manufacturing plant after over 55 years, resulting in hundreds of job losses, amid broader company cutbacks due to declining snack sales. The closure, which lacked formal WARN notice, marks a significant shift for the community and the company's operations, with ongoing warehouse and distribution activities.
A Frito-Lay manufacturing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, California, is shutting down after 50 years, potentially affecting many employees, though the company has not disclosed specific numbers. The plant's warehouse and distribution operations will continue, and PepsiCo is offering support to impacted workers. The closure marks a significant change for the local community and the company's operations.
Frito-Lay's 55-year-old manufacturing plant in Rancho Cucamonga, known for producing Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and other snacks, closed its production line on June 9, 2025, with employees receiving 10 weeks of severance pay.
Frito-Lay has ceased manufacturing operations at its Rancho Cucamonga plant after over 50 years, resulting in potentially hundreds of layoffs, though warehouse and distribution functions continue. The company is providing severance support to affected employees.
Teen siblings Elias and Sarah Cruz, ages 17 and 14, tragically died in a single-car crash in Rancho Cucamonga. Elias, a baseball enthusiast, was driving the car when it crashed into a power pole and a tree, also injuring another 17-year-old passenger. Their father, Ray Cruz, described Elias as a baseball fanatic and Sarah as a "bundle of energy." A vigil was held at the crash site, and a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $40,000 to support the family with funeral expenses.
A car crash in Rancho Cucamonga claimed the lives of siblings Elias and Sarah Cruz, who were both students at Los Osos High School. Their father, Rey Cruz, spoke about the devastating loss and the community's support, emphasizing the need for inclusivity and learning from the tragedy. Friends, family, and teammates gathered to support the Cruz family, and a fundraiser has been started to help with funeral costs.
Two teenagers from Los Osos High School were killed and another was injured in a single-car crash in Rancho Cucamonga. The crash occurred when a white Ford Mustang lost control, crashing into a power pole and a tree. The deceased victims were identified as Elias and Sarah Cruz, ages 17 and 15, respectively. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Two teenagers were killed and one hospitalized after a car they were traveling in crashed into a utility pole in Rancho Cucamonga. The driver lost control of the vehicle, resulting in a collision with a power pole and a tree. The 17-year-old male driver and a 15-year-old female passenger died at the scene, while a 17-year-old male passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A stolen big rig led police on a pursuit from Bakersfield to Rancho Cucamonga before bursting into flames, with the suspect fleeing on foot and attempting to evade officers in an apartment complex before being arrested.
The high-speed rail project by Brightline West, connecting Rancho Cucamonga and the high desert to Las Vegas, is set to break ground in 2024. The project, expected to cost $12 billion, will be the first fully electric high-speed passenger train in the Western United States. It is estimated to generate $5 billion in construction and investments in San Bernardino County, create 11,000 jobs, and transport travelers from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in approximately two hours. The Cucamonga Station will also be transformed into a multimodal transit center, connecting passengers to various transportation options and the Ontario International Airport. The project received $3 billion in federal funding from the Biden administration.
The high-speed rail project connecting Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas has received $3 billion in federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The rail line will cover 218 miles, with stations planned in Hesperia and Apple Valley, and is expected to begin construction early next year. The trip from Rancho Cucamonga to Las Vegas is estimated to take about two hours and 10 minutes, with the train capable of traveling up to 200 mph. The overall cost of the project is estimated to be around $12 billion, and construction is expected to take about four years.
A driver in a white BMW led authorities on a high-speed chase through Los Angeles County, starting in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase reached speeds of nearly 100 mph on the 605 Freeway before the driver exited briefly and returned to the freeway in the Downey-Norwalk area. After weaving through traffic and driving through a residential area in Long Beach, the driver finally stopped and took off running before being caught and arrested by officers.