Ghost Gun Ban + On Calling 911 + RB Author Writes Biruta's Story

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Bettyann Pernice

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

1. Proposal to stop violence. Marni Von Wilpert, City Council Member representing RB, has proposed a "ghost gun" ban in San Diego. Right now, gun kits are available for purchase with no background check. Purchasers of gun kits are often people with violent criminal histories. Assembled within 15 minutes, these kits are used to make handguns and rifles. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
2. Public webinar on calling 9-1-1. It can be challenging to navigate public safety services. For this reason, the San Diego Sheriff's Department is partnering with the San Diego Chapter of the International Rescue Committee (IRC) to provide a practical guide on using 9-1-1. The webinar is free and is available in several languages. (Press Release Desk)
3. Rancho Bernardo author pens Biruta's Story. Lilita Hardes began writing Biruta's Story in 2018. Through family interviews, letters, documents and historical information, Lilita was able to piece together the story of her mother's emigration. Biruta's Story is a memoir of home, war and finding refuge. The book may be purchased on Amazon. Personalized and group copies are available from lhardes.com (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• Friday Flag - Willow Grove Elementary (all day)
• Fred Finch Charity Golf Tournament — Friday, Sept. 10, 8:15 a.m.— 4 p.m., Rancho Bernardo Inn. (San Diego Reader)

Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch Notebook

USSD Bridge2breakthru: "Great takedown by Cyrus while Sensei Matt shows Eli how to return the favor! karate USSD kempo ussd4sranch goals funtimes" (Facebook)

North San Diego Business Chamber: "North San Diego Business Chamber welcomes Mutual of Omaha Mortgage - Lakeside to our 5-star organization. Visit to learn more." (Facebook)

Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "It's Paws to Read day! Ms. Susan and Hoku have a great book about friends and enemies today -- Enemy Pie was written by Derek Munson and illustrated by Tara Calahan King and was read with permission from Chronicle Books! (Facebook)

4S Ranch Library: "Partner Spotlight! The Friends of the Library Book Sale is back! You are invited to the Friends of the 4S Ranch Library Book Sale on Thursday September 16 & Friday September 17. Come support the library and get great deals on gently used books." (Facebook)

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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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