🌱 RB Egret Sightings + 4S Ranch Drop In Crime + RB Rise In Crime

Good morning, Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 84, Low: 50.

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

1. Rancho Bernardo residents appreciate nature. They see it all around them. Bobcats, coyotes, roadrunners, and other wild animals can be found in the area. From the sweet little hummingbirds to those grand egrets, Rancho Bernardo residents celebrate the beauty of the birds around them. In particular, the Rancho Bernardo egrets are much loved. Residents have named them, photographed them, and shared their pictures on the internet. Take a look at the montage put together by the Rancho Bernardo Community Council for your viewing pleasure. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Rancho Bernardo Community Council)
2. Even with a spike in burglaries, crime in 4S Ranch has decreased to the lowest level in six years. “The 4S Ranch deputies have been proactive in targeting crime in 4S Ranch,” said Eric Kant, the crime prevention specialist at the Poway Patrol Station, which oversees 4S Ranch. “They have been conducting extra patrols in targeted areas, as well as conducting extra patrols in our targeted shopping centers. In addition, deputies and detectives will target prolific offenders in our areas.” To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)
3. Crime is up around the nation, and Rancho Bernardo is no exception when it comes to an increase in crime. “Police departments across the nation are combatting rises in crime, and although San Diego historically ranks as one of the safest big cities, our city is also seeing an increase in crime,” said Police Chief David Nisleit. On the plus side, SDPD has one of the highest solved case rates. To see the crime statistics for all 125 City of San Diego areas. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch:

• American Red Cross Blood Drive — Rancho Bernardo High. (9 a.m.)
• Free Tax Preparation (by appointment) — RB Senior Services. (9 a.m.)
• Ranking the Presidents: Lessons of Greatness and Failure (Online) — San Diego Oasis. (10 a.m.)
• STEAM Storytime: I Spy Mosquitos! — Carmel Mountain Ranch Library. (10 a.m.)
• Brain Healthy Living — Ed Brown Center. (1 p.m.)
• A Musical Travelogue (Online) — CECRB. (1:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Rancho Bernardo Pop Warner: "Time is running out for our early bird special! Register now." (Instagram)
• Rancho Bernardo Little League: "We are just 1 week out from our 1st annual RBLL Golf Tournament! Golfers: We still have available spots. Rally the troops and put together a team to golf at one of the area's best course, Bernardo Heights CC. Singles welcome too! Sponsors: We have two days left to get as many hole sponsors as we can for this event. Sponsorship is just $100 and goes to a great cause!" (Facebook)
• 4S Ranch Library: "With Udemy, you learn something new every day! Get 24/7 access to online courses and enrich your mind. Find this and other resources." (Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo: "We're back. The Rancho Bernardo Historical Society and the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club Foundation will once again host Vines & Vittles, a family festival with a Western theme on Aug. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. Come on out to Rancho Bernardo's Web Park for tastings from local restaurants, wineries, and craft breweries. We'll have some great entertainment, a large kid's area and a lot of craft vendors." (Facebook)
• YMCA Raintree Ranch: "It's your turn to have the summer of a lifetime. New friends and memories await you at YMCA Overnight Camps Marston, Raintree Ranch & Camp Surf. Reserve your spot today, spots are filling up fast!" (Facebook)
• Burn Institute — Offers free fire alarms for seniors. (Burn Institute)

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• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. (March 26)
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— Bettyann Pernice