Rancho Cucamonga's dark side

In a recent post I had discussed the ever increasing social problem of tweaker golf cart escapes along highway 101. It has unfortunately come to my attention that this serious issue may have taken a turn for the worse, and broken free of coastal California.

Go ahead. Look for yourself: www'sbsun.com/general-news/20110415/rancho-cucamonga-man-leads-deputies-on-scooter-chase

As you can probably guess, this post is mostly an excuse for me to use the the name Cucamonga as many times as possible.

But, in addition to being able to say "Cucamonga" frequently and without impunity, I am also able to bring attention once again to dangerous criminals using tiny vehicles to elude law enforcement.

These hardened criminals have an obvious and reckless disregard for the safety and welfare of others...unlike those 'other' hardened criminals who care, and wouldn't dare resort to taking Wal-Mart motorized shopping carts out onto public roadways in an attempt to escape justice.

Of even greater concern, however, is why someone would name a municipality "Rancho Cucamonga"-which, roughly translated, means, "Ranch of the very large Cuca's."

I have no idea what a Cuca is, but I certainly wouldn't name my town after one. It sounds obscene.

So, you just keep all of this in mind if you decide to travel to the "Ranch of the very large Cuca's" area. There is some sh*t going down. Leave your hoverrounds at home if you must visit there. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem.

Rancho Cucamonga.

Bless you.