Year Of The Tiger 4720

Happy Wednesday, 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:

Sunshine. High: 66, Low: 39.

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

1. Shut out of your local Starbucks? Wondering why so many stores are closed, or offer limited service? COVID-19 may be the answer. Employee shortages are rampant, and stores are operating on limited schedules. Some are offering drive-up services only. Wondering if your local store is affected? The best way to find out is by going to the "Starbucks App" to check. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (CBS News 8)
2. It's 2022, Year of the Tiger (4720), and the 4S Ranch Library is celebrating the Lunar New Year. The SD Lucky Lion Dancers will give an outdoor performance open to the public. Come enjoy this cultural event suitable for adults, kids, and teens. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Facebook)
3. With hundreds of thousands of children trafficked in all 50 states, it generates $810 million each year. It is the second largest underground black-market industry in America. The typical victim is just 15 years old. “Saved In America” helps parents and law enforcement locate missing and runaway children, those most vulnerable to exploitation. Their mission is to locate your child. If you or someone you know is a victim of sex trafficking, please contact the Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-3788 or the Saved In America TIP Hotline 760-348-8808. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (SanDiegoMetro.com)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• Crossover Composers, Part 2 (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• Grief Support Group (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10:30 a.m.)
• Chair Fitness (In Person) — San Diego Oasis. (12:30 p.m.)
• Film Noir: Loophole (Online) — CECRB. (1:30 p.m.)
• Zumba Gold with Lynn Morgan (In Person) — San Diego Oasis. (3:45 p.m.)
• Zumba with Lynn for Boomers (In Person) — San Diego Oasis. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• North San Diego Business Chamber: "North San Diego Business Chamber welcomes Cloud Creek Systems to our 5-star organization." (Facebook)
• 4S Ranch Library: "Our February books of the month will be available with no wait starting tomorrow! 'Wedding Date': Agreeing to go to a wedding with a guy she gets stuck with in an elevator is something Alexa Monroe wouldn't normally do. But there's something about Drew Nichols that's too hard to resist." (Facebook)
• Are you an Airbnb or Vrbo host? "Do you own or manage a vacation rental in San Diego? Sign up now for email updates on short-term rental licenses." (Sandiego.gov)
• 4S Ranch Friends of the Library: "Here is how to become a member of the Friends of the 4S Ranch Library, just a small contribution gets you membership for the whole year and helps us make a big impact in the community by supporting your local library. Let's make 2022 a great year, thank you!" (Facebook)
• Free smoke alarms for seniors are available through The Burn Institute. (Burn Institute)

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Events:

• San Diego Real Estate & Economic Update Free Educational Webinar. (Feb. 2)
• San Diego Tết Festival. (Feb. 5)
• San Diego Tết Festival. (Feb. 6)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar. (Feb. 7)
• 5 Ways to Manage Your Debt Online. (Feb. 10)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Bettyann Pernice