🌱 Organized Burglaries + Lower Unemployment + RB/4S Homes 4 Sale

Hey, neighbors! Bettyann Pernice here with your Tuesday edition of the Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Daily.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 64, Low: 49.

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

1. The SDPD is warning homeowners to be alert and lock their doors after a series of burglaries in several communities in northern parts of the city and county. Perpetrators are organized, skilled, and trained. They use patio furniture, ladders, and they even scale the walls to break into the second story of homes, looking for high-end jewelry, handbags, and cash. They are fully covered with long pants and sleeves, hoods, masks, and gloves. They break in right after sunset, targeting homes that back up to green belts, golf courses, or hiking trails. They work in teams of four, with one as the getaway driver, and they are working our areas. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (10News)
2. Good news! The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that we are close to pre-pandemic unemployment levels. Unemployment figures for November show the rate has improved since October in the Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch areas. In addition, unemployment is now lower than it was after the pandemic first struck. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch)
3. Looking for a new home in the area? There are five new houses for sale in the Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch neighborhoods. Choose from a 968 square foot, 2 bedroom, 2 bath home at The Summit for $540K, or a 1,578 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home for $829K, or trade up to a 3,342 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home for just under $1.8 million. And there are a couple of homes in between. 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:

• Begin Quarter 3 — Rancho Bernardo High. (All Day)
• Late Start Bell Schedule — Rancho Bernardo High. (All Day)
• The Wisdom of Judaism (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• The History of Popular Music by Greg Feldman (Hybrid) — CECRB. (10 a.m.)
• Conversational Spanish — San Diego Oasis. (1:30 p.m.)
• Critical Documents: Your Signature Here (Hybrid) — San Diego Oasis. (3 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Rancho Bernardo Youth Lacrosse: "Early bird registration extended! Missed the deadline? That’s okay. We are giving you two additional days to grab that discount fast! Early bird registration extended through tomorrow, Jan. 17." (Facebook)
• San Diego Rescue Mission: "Give back with a click! Shopping on Smile.Amazon.com is a simple way to benefit the San Diego Rescue Mission. The shopping experience is exactly the same, only Amazon will donate a portion of proceeds to the charity of your choice." (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." Event Online: Jan. 21. (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Little League: "Hey there Rancho Bernardo families! Did you know registration is still open for spring 2022? Sign your child up for baseball this spring. Tryouts are scheduled for Jan. 22 for Majors and AAA, Jan. 29 for AA." (Facebook)
• 4S Ranch Friends of the Library: "Happy new year! 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)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Bettyann Pernice