🌱 32-Hour Work Week For CA? + Pedestrian Killed In Encinitas + Awards

Good morning, neighbors! I am Joanne Gallo and this week I will be filling in for Bettyann Pernice, your regular host of the Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny, breezy and cool. High: 63, low: 41.

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

1. California may be the first state to institute a 32-hour work week for a large number of workers — namely, those who work for companies with more than 500 employees. A bill that is being considered by the California legislature would likely change the work week for such companies to four, eight-hour days, and people who work longer than four days would receive overtime pay. (Patch)
2. A pedestrian was struck and killed in Encinitas on April 8 around 8:30 a.m. by a North Coastal Transit District Coaster train near the La Costa Avenue overpass. The Sheriff's Station's Transit Enforcement Unit responded to a report of the accident and found the person had already died. If you have any information about this incident, please call the Sheriff's Department's non-emergency line at 858-565-5200. (Press Release Desk)
3. San Diego Mesa College is hosting its 29th annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 28, at 4:30 p.m. in the Mesa College Gymnasium, and the public is invited to attend. The college will be acknowledging 2022 student scholarship award recipients for their accomplishments. Tickets and sponsorships are available; visit the Scholarship Awards Ceremony webpage to purchase tickets or the Scholarship Award Ceremony sponsor webpage to buy a table/become a sponsor. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• Spring into STEAM: Trash into Treasure: Creating Plastic Landscapes — Carmel Mountain Ranch Library. (1 p.m.)
• Beyond Breath: An Introduction to SKY Breath Meditation, Rancho Santa Fe — The Art of Living Foundation. (6 p.m.)
• High Conflict Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting Class — North San Diego Business Chamber. (6:45 p.m.)
• San Diego Cash Mob: After hours Casual Networking Event — Escondido. (8 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch: "While unemployment remains high following the pandemic, don't let that deter you. Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time work, we've got you covered. Each week, Patch and ZipRecruiter put together a roundup of the latest local jobs listed in the region." (Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch)
• Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch: "Spring is finally here, which means you should be enjoying the season in the Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch area and spending time with family and friends. If you've got a never-ending to-do list that's holding you back, we've got good news: There are plenty of Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch professionals who can clean your house, mount your TV, mow your lawn and anything else you might need!" (Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch)
• Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch: "On the hunt for a new house, and want the latest listings on what's available near you? Perhaps you could use some help finding the perfect place for you and your loved ones? Not to fear! To keep you up to date, we here at Patch have compiled the latest batch of five new listings nearby." (Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch)
• Virginia Fenwick, Neighbor: "Hi does anyone have pallets to give away here in Ramona for free? Please let me know. Thanks, Virginia. 760-925-2024 — texting is great." (Patch)

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• Easter Weekend at Mellano Farm Stand (April 17)
• Easter Sunday at La Costa (April 17)
• Key Legal & Emotional Issues in Divorce — Vesta San Diego, California Hub (April 20)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you around.

— Joanne Gallo

About me: Joanne Gallo is a lifelong resident of Long Island and a writer/editor for 30+ years. After earning a B.A. in Journalism and an M.A. in Writing from NYU, Joanne was an on-staff editor for consumer publications, including Features Editor for Soap Opera Weekly, Senior Editor for Energy Times and Executive Editor for The Johns Hopkins White Papers. Raised in the nearby town of Roslyn, Joanne is happy to call Mineola her home for the past 7 years. She loves arts & entertainment, dining, gardening and all the natural beauty that Long Island has to offer.