Rancho Bernardo/4S Ranch (Click here for more stories) Poway Brownies Savannah Ibarra, left, and Savannah Roscoe holding oversized Savannah Smiles Girl Scout cookie boxes at the annual Cookie Kickoff held at Sea World on Friday. The new cookie commemorates Girl Scouts’ 100th anniversary this year. Photo by Mary Doyle

Girl Scout cookie booths will accept credit cards »

This year, you might be asked “Cash or credit?” when purchasing Girl Scout cookies at a troop booth from Feb. 10 to March 4.…

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DeMaio nears $1M in mayoral fundraising; Fletcher at $735K »

Councilman Carl DeMaio announced today that he raised nearly $1 million for his mayoral campaign through the end of last year, while Assemblyman Nathan Fletcher, R-San Diego, said he raked…

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Poway

First of 3 synthetic drug forums focuses on effects, legislation »

Poway Unified School District presented the first in a series of three substance abuse forums about synthetic drugs Wednesday night…

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Westview High banner case heading for Supreme Court »

A Michigan law firm representing a Poway Unified School District teacher is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a…

Jan 26 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More »

Librarian starts new chapter in Poway »

Poway Library’s new branch librarian — Penny Taylor — is settling into her new role, exploring all the nooks and…

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Online survey seeks comments on teen drug, alcohol use »

Early responses to a poll about local teen drug and alcohol use suggest a crackdown on “party buses” that transport…

Jan 24 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »

Hundreds attend Town Hall on Poway juvenile drug, alcohol use »

The tragedy of losing teens to drug and alcohol abuse, what to do about addiction and how to better…

Jan 20 2012 / 29 Comments / Read More »
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Sports

Prep boys soccer: Rancho Bernardo High stuns Poway in final minutes »

The Rancho Bernardo High boys soccer team scrambled as Poway unleashed a barrage of shots for 79 minutes on the Broncos net. Freshman goalkeeper Justin Tesar was forced to put on a clinic in the cage just to keep the game scoreless.…

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Prep girls soccer: Poway High beats rival Rancho Bernardo 3-1 »

Goals are often scored with the feet or the head, but on Thursday night Emily Faust used an unconventional method among soccer players to find the back of the net twice – her hands.…

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Prep boys basketball: Rancho Bernardo High, Poway fired up for showdown »

Poway High’s Tommy Erb has helped the Titans start strong in Palomar League play. File photo

Rancho Bernardo High basketball coach Jim Choe understands the significance of a rivalry game. He has been the Broncos head coach for four years and there is always a packed house when Poway comes to town.…

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Entertainment

Strong cast shines in Welk’s ‘How to Succeed in Business’ »

The cast of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” at the Welk Theatre through Feb. 26. Photo by Sharyn Sakimoto

The Welk’s production is enjoyable, combining well-staged ensemble numbers with duets and trios that show the cast’s range of vocal and dancing abilities.…

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Entertainment Calendar – Issue of Jan. 26, 2012 »

PowPAC, Poway’s Community Theater, presents the Off-Broadway hit comedy “Panache,” running through Sunday, Feb. 5 at the Poway Community Theater, 13250 Poway Road. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are now on sale: general admission, $18; seniors and students,…

Jan 25 2012 / No Comment / Read More »
Opinion

Editorial: Beyond a Town Hall meeting on teens and drugs »

Many positives came out of last week’s well-attended “Town Hall” meeting in Poway regarding teen drug and alcohol use.…

Jan 25 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »

Letters to the editor: Jan. 26, 2012 »

As a former resident and student of the Poway Unified School District, I am very glad to see the community is seriously talking about teen drug abuse. I would caution, however, that focusing on alcohol, illegal or synthetic drugs will not address the entire problem.…

Jan 25 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »
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Columnists

Hemphill: Apple’s new idea could revolutionize education »

Allen Hemphill

One of the new hand grenades tossed last week into the education reform movement was the Apple announcement regarding education textbooks: They will henceforth be…

Jan 25 2012 / 2 Comments / Read More »

Bob Emery: Debunking myths about our country’s schools »

Bob Emery

Urban myths often grow and become part of “common knowledge” without any form of substantiation. George Washington had wooden teeth; don’t swim until 30 minutes…

Jan 25 2012 / 6 Comments / Read More »
Neighbor Spotlight Blue Sky docent John Morgen

John Morgen: Over 900 hours spent as Blue Sky docent

John Morgen has an affinity for wildlife and the great outdoors, reason enough to dedicate time to animals and nature after completing his 40-year career with UNISYS in Rancho Bernardo.…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »
Business Grant Tondro, Nate Higson, Zak Higson, proprietors of The Barrel Room. Photo by Peijean Tsai

The Barrel Room is rolling along

When three Rancho Bernardo High School graduates teamed up to start The Barrel Room five years ago, they didn’t know what to expect when they opened the vintage wine bar and bistro, the first of its…

Jan 25 2012 / Read More »
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Middle school strives to be ‘Community of Kindness’

“Eliminate the negative, accentuate the positive” could have been a Meadowbrook Middle School motto, but instead, “Community of Kindness” has been adopted as a school-wide program.…

Jan 20 2012 / Read More »
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Savvy Senior: How to find senior airfare discounts

While senior airfare discounts are not nearly as common as they used to be, there are a handful of carriers that still offer them. Here’s a rundown of the different airlines that are currently offering senior…

Jan 20 2012 / Read More »
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Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary provides schools with dictionaries

Determined to continue improving lives at every age and income level throughout the community, 20 volunteers from the Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Rotary Club recently fanned out across area elementary schools to distribute free dictionaries to third-graders.…

Jan 20 2012 / Read More »
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FACEs of the Future for Jan. 26, 2112

Outstanding high school students are being honored with membership in the Fraternity of Academic and Civic Excellence (FACE), a program sponsored by the Pomerado Newspaper Group and Visual Photography. These students are selected by their schools…

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »
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Click on the image above to view our Special Holiday Happenings & Gift Guide Section, an insert in the Poway News Chieftain and RB News Journal.…

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Homes Team Q members, front row, Christine Fulton and Helen Conway; back row, Karen Pritchard, Maria Peña-Morales and Cindy Ellison.

RE/MAX’s ‘Team Q’ passionate about exceptional service

Team Q at RE/MAX Ranch & Beach is an elite real estate team in the Top 1% of all RE/MAX agents nationwide located in Rancho Bernardo. …

Jan 26 2012 / Read More »

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