🌱 Innovatus Invests In RB + Spotlight On: Capri Blu + Petfinder

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:

Plenty of sun. High: 70, Low: 42.

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

1. We are pleased to welcome: Innovatus Capital Partners and LPC West to Rancho Bernardo. Innovatus has announced that it has acquired The Pinnacle, a 5-story office building in a leading San Diego technology and innovation center located in Rancho Bernardo. Innovatus Capital Partners invests in life sciences and real estate. LPC West, the West Coast arm of national real estate firm Lincoln Property Company, has been retained to provide property management services. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Yahoo Finance)
2. Spotlight On: Capri Blu. Capri Blu Italian Bistro & Wine Bar in 4S Ranch offers delicious Italian cuisine, along with a cocktail and wine list, in a beautiful dining room setting. Opened in 2006, Capri Blu offers private rooms, entertainment, and an outdoor patio for your dining pleasure. Capri Blu is the perfect destination for romantic evenings or special nights out with friends. Try it for your next date night. Reservations suggested. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Capri Blu)
3. On a search for a new friend? There are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages without a home — and many of them are located in the RB/4S area. Not sure if you have time to take care of a pet year-round? Many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes. Check out Helen Woodward Animal Center where Agatha the dog is waiting patiently for her forever home. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• Economic Development & Advocacy Meeting. (7:30 a.m.)
• RB Christmas Tree Recycling Days — Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center. (9 a.m.)
• The Creation & Evolution Quarrel — CECRB. (1:30 p.m.)
• PRESENTATION: Kevin O’Beirne, SDG&E’s Major Projects Development Manager, to speak on the completed Pipeline 1600 Pomerado North Project —Rancho Bernardo Community Council Meeting. (6:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Wranglers Square Dance: Seven Oaks Community Center, Jan. 6. (Pomerado News)
• RB Community Foundation: RB Pathway of Pride plaque deadline extended to Jan. 7. (SD Union Tribune)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "Have you signed up for this year's Winter Reading Challenge?" (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Know a transitioning service member? Invite them to attend Operation Connect ~ FREE. Operation Connect makes the transition from military to civilian workforce easier. We connect transitioning service members to business leaders, and influential people in the community." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Thank you to everyone who joined our Walk the Walk to Fight Hunger December Health Challenge. Together through the Vizer Inc. app, we were able to donate 410 free meals to the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank." (Facebook)
• USSD Bridge2breakthru: "Getting the new year started off right as we not only go through the 13 Laws of Kempo in classes but utilize the characteristics of the five animals for our life skill lessons starting with the tiger! The tiger is known for courage, tenacity and strength." (Facebook)

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Events:

• The San Diego Home Improvement Expo. (Jan. 7)
• Charity Fundraiser to Help Children with Disabilities. (Jan. 11)
• San Diego Teacher Residency Info Session (HTH GSE). (Jan. 11)
• Ask the Divorce Experts — Vesta San Diego, California Hub. (Jan. 13)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Bettyann Pernice