December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

Good morning, people of Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Bettyann Pernice here with today's issue of the Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, a shower; cool. High: 53, Low: 50.

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

1. Are you a recent high school graduate in need of financial assistance to attend a San Diego Community College District school? The San Diego Promise Program offers up to two years free tuition for first-time, full-time students. Thanks to funds raised by private donors, the Promise program is also open to former foster youth, to formerly incarcerated adults returning to school, to those who cannot attend full-time due to unique circumstances, and to DACA recipients. Health fees, book grants, and other support is also available. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)
2. Libraries are said to open up the windows to the world. That is why the Friends of the 4S Ranch Library support and pay for many events at the library. From Exercise programs for children and adults, art classes, chess club, and story time, to Diwali Festival, Chinese New Year, and other events, the library is the place to be. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (4sranchfol.org)
3. The statistics are astounding! One person is killed in a DUI every hour. A DUI doesn't just mean alcohol. It can be medication, marijuana, and other illegal drugs. Driving under the influence is a crime. Now, the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Regional Crime Laboratory is committed to keeping our roadways safe through a $505,723 grant provided by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Find out how the crime lab will be improved in 2022. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (San Diego Patch)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• RB Christmas Tree Recycling Days — Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center. (9 a.m.)
• Wild Holidays — San Diego Zoo & Safari Park. (9 a.m.)

From my notebook:

• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "Get ready to dance 2021 away! Join us this Thursday at 11:30 a.m. for a special New Year's Eve Eve Dance Party as we count down to noon. Noisemakers and other fun New Year's wear/accessories are encouraged. Register for this virtual event." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Make it your goal in the new year to support more small businesses!" (Facebook)
• Events This Week — In And Around San Diego. (San Diego Calendar of Events)
• Speech Trek Contest for High Schoolers — American Association of University Women. (Del Mar Times)
• Student Speakers Contest — Rancho Bernardo Lions Club. (Pomerado News)
• RB Community Foundation: RB Pathway of Pride plaque deadline extended to Jan. 7, 2022. (SD Union Tribune)

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— Bettyann Pernice