🌱 ​New Electoral Map + Are Our Kids Addicted? + Gingerbread Art

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

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and cool; p.m. rain. High: 63 Low: 53.

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

1. Confused about the new electoral maps? Wondering how the new map affects you? While not everyone is happy about the changes, the new map is meant to mimic the information taken from the most recent Census. See what it means for your area. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Coast News)
2. According to 4s Ranch resident Divya Kakaiya, Ph.D., digital media addiction is a pandemic for teenagers and children. She reports that some of today’s teens do not know how to tolerate distress. Kakaiya urges parents to teach their children coping skills to see them through life. Find out ways you can help your kids to cope. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
3. RB Resident Evonne Darby was part of a group that created Christmas 'Round the World,' a gingerbread carousel that won first prize at the National Gingerbread House Competition. The carousel was inspired in part by those at Seaport Village. See the winning masterpiece and the other beautiful creations. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (iHeartRadio)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• Holiday Pickup (21+) — Painting with a Twist. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• North San Diego Business Chamber: "Find your dream staycation right here in San Diego! View a list of beautiful hotels in the area." (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "Ms. Ellie is back again with a very sweet story about a little girl and her mama on a rainy day. 'Mama & Me' was written and illustrated by Cozbi A. Cabrera and read with permission from Simon & Schuster." (Facebook)
• RB Neighborhood Watch: "Improve community safety. Become a block captain!" (RBNW)
• Free smoke alarms for Seniors — The Burn Institute. (Burn Institute)
• RB Community Foundation: RB Pathway of Pride plaque deadline extended to Jan. 7, 2022. (SD Union Tribune)

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— Bettyann Pernice