Faux Tree Cell Tower + Student Honors + RB Woman Escapes Taliban

Happy Saturday, Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 84, low: 67.

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

1. A 60-foot monopine faux tree cell tower has been proposed for installation on the Rancho Bernardo Swim & Tennis property. Opponents voiced their views at Thursday night's Rancho Bernardo Planning Board meeting. Some suggested that it might be acceptable if the monopine was set further back on the property amidst the other trees. Nearby residents are welcome to express their views at the next virtual meeting on Sept. 7. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
2. A Rancho Bernardo student has graduated with a master's degree in anthropology from Cal State University, Long Beach. Another student has graduated with a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Rhode Island. And another student graduated with a bachelor's from Troy University, Alabama. Additionally, a nursing major was named to the Dean's List, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
3. A Rancho Bernardo woman has escaped from the Taliban. The woman was the owner of a children's photography school in Kabul. She tried to leave Afghanistan several times but was beaten before she could escape to safety. She witnessed several murders along the way. Today, safe in RB, she suffers with anxiety with horrible nightmares. (CBS News 8)

Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch

• Back in Blacklight Dance - Rancho Bernardo High, all day. (All Day)
• Beauty and the Beast 2-4 p.m. - Bernardo Heights Middle. (2 p.m.)

Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch Notebook

• North San Diego Business Chamber: "North San Diego Business Chamber welcomes RingPlan to our 5-star organization. Visit https://sdbusinesschamber.com/ to learn more." (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "Check out one of our young patrons wearing a duck costume made from last week's craft kit! So cute! " (Facebook)

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What's going on around San Diego County (10News)

• SATURDAY 8/28
• 9:35 a.m., Western Days Parade, Lakeside; Cost: Free
• 2 p.m., Cruise for Peace Oak Park (begins at 3060 54th street); Cost: Free
• 6:30 p.m., Beach House Summer Concert, Mission Beach; Cost: $45

• SUNDAY 8/29
• 12 – 4 p.m., Stroll Through Summer - Chula Vista: Cost: Free
• 5 – 8 p.m., Seaport Fudge Factory’s Luau Party - Seaport Village; Free

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— Bettyann Pernice

About me: I have lived in Rancho Bernardo since 2006 and I am very happy to live in this wonderful town. I have been active in the Rancho Bernardo Community Council as well as the Planning Board. I am also a member of the Maintenance Assessment District (the MAD) which works with the City of San Diego to create our beautiful new medians. I am also vice president of HOA 2 in Seven Oaks. I am a regular contributor to Patch, Nextdoor, and Facebook. I am very pleased to be writing the Patch RB Newsletter as well.

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