'Village Mail & More' New Owners + COVID-19 Test Sites

Good morning, Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday off on an informed note. These are the most important things happening today in town.

First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 65.

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

1. After 22 years, Pat and Pat O’Sullivan of Village Mail have retired and passed the baton to the new owners. At this time, the staff will be remaining so you may see some of the same pleasant smiles as before. Stop by and meet the new owners, Sunny and Shalini, at Village Mail. (Facebook)
2. San Diego County opens four more coronavirus testing sites. The capacity is now at 6,500 daily tests due to increased demand. Testing will also be available at pharmacies and medical providers. Results are usually available in 1 - 2 days. (San Diego County Government)
3. Sample ballot pamphlets are on the way to San Diego County’s 1.96 million registered voters for the Sept. 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election. You should receive yours by August 21. If you elected to receive your sample ballot electronically, you should have already received it. Voters who wish to vote in person can find their closest voting location listed on the back of the pamphlet which can also be viewed online. (County News Center)

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Today in Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch

• TK/K Back to School Night - Shoal Creek Elementary, All Day. (All Day)
• Kindergarten Orientation for Parents (9:00 AM)
• TK Orientation for Parents! - Turtleback Elementary (10:00 AM)
• TK, Kindergarten Class Postings - Willow Grove Elem. (1:00 PM)
• Meet & Mingle! - Morning Creek Elementary (2:30 PM)
• Calls, emails go out with Class Assignments for Grades 1-5 (4:00 PM)
• Popsicle Posting Party - Highland Ranch Elementary (4:00 PM)
• TK/K Back to school(More details to follow) (5:15 PM)

Rancho Bernardo-4s Ranch Patch Notebook

• IMMIGRATION POLICIES — Professor Bruno Leone will talk about America’s immigration laws enacted between 1875 and 1924. The lecture is available via Zoom from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17. The Continuing Education Center (CEC) online class is $6 for CEC members, $8 for non-members. You can register at cecrb.com. (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

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• Top 10 Divorce Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Carlsbad, CA Hub (August 18)
• Parent summit for kids with autism, ADHD, and more! (August 20)
• Worship Service (August 22)
• Taxes In Retirement Webinar (September 1)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 4)

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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.

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