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Up and at 'em, Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing around Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch today.

First, today's weather:

Turning cloudy. High: 56, Low: 39.

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

1. While Northern California could see an improvement in drought conditions, Southern California may see the situation worsen. Even with the rain on Tuesday, it was not enough to pull us out of our desiccated condition. The drought remains. To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (LA Times)
2. Share a warm hug blanket during this season of giving. 4S Ranch resident Mike Stein and his son, Matt, 15, are continuing their "Share a Warm Hug" drive for donations. They have raised $10,000 and have purchased 550 new blankets, which they plan to distribute to the youth in the community the week of Dec. 17. Donations can be made through the Urban Youth Collective at uyc.org and choose “Warm Hug Blanket Drive.” To learn more: Click into parenthesis, then click the link. (Coast News)
3. According to the CDC, San Diego County had a "high" level of coronavirus transmission as of Dec. 13. No, this is not due to omicron but is due to the delta variant. California has issued a mask mandate which is currently in effect throughout the state. 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:

• 5 Breakfasts with Santa 2021 — Bernardo Winery. (9 a.m.)
• Logic and Critical Thinking, Understanding Human Thought — San Diego Oasis. (1 p.m.)
• Holiday Nights & Winter Wonderland 2021 — Bernardo Winery. (5 p.m.)
• Board of Education Meeting — Poway Unified School District. (6 p.m.)
• Rancho Bernardo Community Planning Board Meeting — Zoom meeting. (7 p.m.)
• Falling Stars (21+) — Painting with a Twist. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• USSD Bridge2breakthru: "These two started as little girls, never gave up and are now confident young women who just earned their green belt! What a privilege to be a part of their lives all these years!" (Facebook)
• Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo: "Every year the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club Foundation provides funding for matching gifts, in which our members contribute to a nonprofit and the Foundation matches it or outright grants. Today we were able to provide a $2,500 grant to the 4S Ranch Boys & Girls Club." (Facebook)
• North San Diego Business Chamber: "North San Diego Business Chamber welcomes J&M Investment Solutions to our 5-star organization." (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "Today's story is about wintertime, yes, but also about counting money! 'Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money' was written by Emily Jenkins, illustrated by G. Brian Karas, and read with permission from Penguin Random House." (Facebook)
• Rancho Bernardo Branch Library: "Join us virtually this Thursday as we hear behind the scenes stories from Korematsu and learn the implications and relevance of this case in our world today. Spots are filling up fast! Register soon." (Facebook)

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— Bettyann Pernice

About me: I have lived in Rancho Bernardo since 2006 and I am very happy to live in this wonderful town. I have been active in the Rancho Bernardo Community Council as well as the Planning Board. I am also a member of the Maintenance Assessment District (the MAD) which works with the City of San Diego to create our beautiful new medians. I am also vice president of HOA 2 in Seven Oaks. I am a regular contributor to Patch, Nextdoor, and Facebook. I am very pleased to be writing the Patch RB Newsletter as well.