🌱 RB Planning Board Election + Jobs In RB/4S + Police On Alert

Morning, people of Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! It's me again, Bettyann Pernice, your host of the Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Daily.

First, today's weather:

Rain and stormy; cooler. High: 58, Low: 47.

Here are three of the top stories today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

1. Want to vote in the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board’s election? Act quickly! Ballots need to be postmarked by Monday, March 7. District A, covering Westwood and Casa de las Campana, has four candidates running this year: Patrick Batten, Sonya “Sonny” Googins, Robin Kaufman, and David Wilson. Adult residents can vote only in their district. Request a ballot by emailing Gary Long at gklong@pacbell.net, Benjamin Wier at benjaminwier@icloud.com, or Owen Nucci at ojnucci@gmail.com. Put “RBCPB ballot request” on the subject line. You can also mail a ballot request to RB Community Planning Board, 12463 Rancho Bernardo Road #523, San Diego, CA 92128. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
2. Looking for a job near home? Here are some of the jobs available in Rancho Bernardo-4S Ranch zip codes: barista, online support tech, legal secretary, 3D print strategy lead, real estate agent. On the management level: Instant Ink program manager, buyer & merchandising manager, office and human resources manager, loyalty program manager, and more! Take a look to see if there is a job that is perfect for you. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Indeed)
3. Law enforcement is on high alert. A Rancho Bernardo home was robbed over the weekend, along with homes in Rancho Santa Fe and Poway. Between $25,000 to $60,000 worth of cash, jewelry, purses, and other valuables were stolen from each home. According to the FBI, perpetrators were likely the ‘South American Theft Group,’ which has been burglarizing homes in the area over the past year. If you see any suspicious activity related to these types of incidents, you’re encouraged to call 9-1-1. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (CBS News 8)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• Pilates — Ed Brown Center. (9 a.m.)
• Friday Reflections with Peter Bolland (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• Modern Classics Book Club: The Way the Crow Flies (Online) — Rancho Bernardo Library. (10 a.m.)
• Bridge — Ed Brown Center. (1 p.m.)
• The Hammered Dulcimer: Enchanting, Mystical and Lovely (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (3 p.m.)
• DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY — Rancho Bernardo Library. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Rancho Bernardo Little League: "We are so excited for opening day! Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 5. This event is such a fun way to kick off our season! Let's go RBLL." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Enjoy an evening of networking and celebrating women in business at the Bernardo Winery." Register now! (Facebook)
• YMCA Raintree Ranch: "It's your turn to have the summer of a lifetime. New friends and memories await you at YMCA Overnight Camps Marston, Raintree Ranch & Camp Surf. Reserve your spot today, spots are filling up fast!" (Facebook)
• 4S Ranch Library: "Celebrate Women's History Month with San Diego County Library! Follow us for book recommendations, trivia, and facts about notorious women in library history!" (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Thank you to NOVA Home Loans for its generous donation to Operation Connect. With this, we will be able to further help transitioning veterans in San Diego. Know a transitioning service member? Invite them to attend the free Operation Connect Workshop on April 1." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Celebrate North San Diego Business Chamber's 32nd Annual RB Alive! Expo with a full day of entertainment and enjoyment. Visitors can partake in tasty treats and browse over 200 booths." Set for June 5. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice