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    So Cal Famous Beach Ice dishing up sorbets at new Poway shop

    So Cal Famous Beach Ice owners Alejandra and Scott Strickland celebrated the opening of their first retail outlet by giving out free samples of sorbet on July 2. (Julie Gallant)
    It's Scott and Alejandra Strickland's first shop after 10 years of selling at Poway Farmers Market.
    So Cal Famous Beach Ice owners Alejandra and Scott Strickland celebrated the opening of their first retail outlet by giving out free samples of sorbet on July 2. (Julie Gallant)
    4S Ranch streets and trails will be route used during the inaugural San Diego Fourth of July 5K. (Getty Images)

    5K run, Kids run and carnival in 4S Ranch to celebrate the Fourth of July

    Poway City Council to discuss censuring member Tony Blain again after accepting an independent report that supports charges against him. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway to consider second censure of Councilmember Tony Blain based on independent report

    The City of San Diego intends to start charging residents of single family homes for trash collection, shown here as a greenery bin is picked up on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Can I get city trash service? When am I billed? Everything you need to know about San Diego’s new trash fee

    By David Garrick
    July 4, 2025 at 2:52 a.m.
    The changes have made for plenty of confusion and raised plenty of questions among city...
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    Rancho Bernardo, Poway students earn college honors, degrees

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    July 2, 2025 at 12:19 p.m.
    Colleges and universities announced academic honors and degrees earned by students from Poway, Rancho Bernardo...
    From left,  Faranoak Bavardeh, J.J. Barlowe and Julie Farmer, volunteers from Abraxas Garden, with fresh-picked produce from the garden. (Criselda Yee)

    Poway Garden Market raises funds for Alzheimer’s research

    By Pomerado News
    July 2, 2025 at 12:17 p.m.
    The event was held for San Diego Alzheimer's Association's biggest fundraising effort, 'The Longest Day.'
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of June 23 to 29

    By Julie Gallant
    July 2, 2025 at 12:14 p.m.
    Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
    Free hamburgers and hot dogs will be served at the 2025 Picnic with the Chief wildfire preparedness event on Wednesday, July 16. (Julie Gallant)

    Picnic with the Chief to feature wildfire preparedness information

    By Julie Gallant
    July 2, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.
    New Fire Chief Brian Mitchell and firefighters will give updates about the Fire Department
    Gary and Susan Spoto overlooking the Roman Forum and Colosseum in Rome, Italy. (Courtesy Susan Spoto)

    Vacation photos for Poway and Rancho Bernardo

    By Pomerado News
    July 2, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.
    Share your photos with the Pomerado News.
    Learn basic first aid to be prepared for a medical emergency at home from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9 at Poway City Council Chambers or 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12 at Poway Fire Station No. 1. Register at Poway.org. (Getty Images)

    Community Calendar: Week of July 3

    By Pomerado News
    July 2, 2025 at 12:13 p.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
    Local leaders, health care professionals and others celebrated the opening of the Moore MountainView Hospice Home at 16752 Valle Verde Road in Poway on Monday, June 23. Shown from left, Kate Wayne, vice president of philanthropy for Sharp Regional Hospitals; Chris Howard, president and CEO of Sharp HealthCare; Suzi Johnson, vice president of hospice and palliative care for Sharp HospiceCare; Lori Moore, registered nurse; Kristy Gregg, Grossmont Hospital Foundation Board chair; Dee Ammon, Grossmont Hospital Corporation Board chair; and Scott Evans, chief strategy officer and market CEO of Sharp HealthCare. (Courtesy Sharp HealthCare/CeCe Canton)

    Sharp HospiceCare opens new $6.6M hospice home in Poway

    By Julie Gallant
    July 1, 2025 at 1:13 p.m.
    Six-bed facility offers end-of-life support for patients and their families.
    Veterinarian Anne Serdy, owner of Fox Run Rehab & Vet Services in Ramona, said that even the smallest pets can be safely microchipped, such as this Bengal kitten. (Charles Jaworski Photography)

    How to keep pets safe over the Fourth of July holiday

    By Regina Elling
    July 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.
    More pets go missing over the 4th than any other time of the year, San...
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    Guest Column: Poway Deserves Better: It’s Time to Recall Tony Blain

    By John Mullin
    July 1, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.
    John Mullin is a former Poway City Councilmember and co-founder of the Committee to Recall...
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    Guest Column: Why I support the Recall Tony Blain campaign

    By Barbara Luena
    July 1, 2025 at 10:40 a.m.
    Barbara Luena has lived in Poway for 27 years.
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    Poway Unified middle school teachers close the book on their careers

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    July 1, 2025 at 10:38 a.m.
    Joe Ismay, Christine Donnelly and Ann Sumrall Tidwell are among the middle school teachers who...
    An old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration at Old Poway Park will include historical characters, games and performers. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway’s Fourth of July celebrations include Old Poway Park festivities and fireworks

    By Julie Gallant
    July 1, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.
    Turn-of-the-century-style festivities are set from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 4 at Old...
    The Bernard family with a beared dragon named Hazel, and Klara Dennal who was being interviewed by Jeff Zevely from CBS8 about her goat named Dasher, who won the 2023 “Most Patriotic Pet” title. (Robin Kaufman)

    Rancho Bernardo to celebrate the Spirit of the Fourth on Friday

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    July 1, 2025 at 10:35 a.m.
    There will be lots of patriotic spirit in Rancho Bernardo when the 56th annual Spirit...
    Cassie B will perform her “Dream Like Taylor” concert on Saturday, Sept. 27 to open Poway OnStage’s 2025-26 season. (Courtesy of Poway OnStage)

    Wayne Newton concert, Taylor Swift tribute among 2025-26 Poway OnStage shows

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    July 1, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.
    A concert featuring “Mr. Las Vegas” Wayne Newton is among 13 shows Poway OnStage has...
    Country Montessori School congratulates their fifteen graduates! Montessori education fosters independent, confident, academically prepared, and socially responsible citizens who are lifelong learners and problem solvers.

    Graduates Start a New Chapter

    By Jose Bolanos
    June 30, 2025 at 3:29 p.m.
    Country Montessori School aims to foster independent, confident, academically prepared, and socially responsible citizens who...
    The Poway City Council approved a 2025-26 budget with $72.78 million in revenues and $76.23 million in expenditures at the June 17 council meeting. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway Council approves 2025-26 budget that reflects ‘strong financial position’

    By Julie Gallant
    June 27, 2025 at 12:55 p.m.
    City spending $6.8M to pay off City Hall construction debt early, saving interest costs
    (Getty Images)

    Poway, Rancho Bernardo papers win 9 Society of Professional Journalists awards

    By Susan Gill Vardon
    July 1, 2025 at 10:04 a.m.
    Ceremony was held June 26
    Puppies look through a kennel at the San Diego Humane Society on May 10, 2024.  (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Humane Society won’t follow through on threats to end service to San Diego thanks to last-minute concessions

    By David Garrick
    June 26, 2025 at 10:43 a.m.
    City reversed course on proposed cuts to Humane Society funding that aimed to close a...
    Enjoy Family Board Game Day from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 26 in the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. The library will provide a variety of games. All ages welcome. Seating is on a first-come basis. Call 858-538-8163. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

    Community Calendar: Week of June 26

    By Pomerado News
    June 26, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
    Sheriff’s Crime Prevention Specialist Heather Mitchell, who is shown with deputies at left, shared information about Neighborhood Watch at the June 3 Poway City Council meeting. (Courtesy Heather Mitchell)

    Sheriff’s deputy shares information about importance of Neighborhood Watch

    By Julie Gallant
    June 25, 2025 at 3:33 p.m.
    Heather Mitchell of the Fallbrook Sheriff’s station said the concept of a strong and healthy...
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    Guest Column: Why I don’t support the Recall Tony Blain campaign

    By Michael Yehilevsky
    June 26, 2025 at 11:44 a.m.
    I have lived in Poway since 2010. For weeks I’ve been watching as “Recall Tony...
    Dick and Teresa Norris from Poway standing between two continental plates at the Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Iceland.  (Courtesy Teresa Norris)

    Vacation photos for Poway and Rancho Bernardo

    By Pomerado News
    June 25, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.
    Have you been on a vacation and taken a photo while holding our newspaper during...
    The City of San Diego intends to start charging residents of single family homes for trash collection, shown here as a greenery bin is picked up on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.  (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    San Diego approves collecting new trash fee on property tax bills to save money

    By David Garrick
    June 25, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.
    The move helped lower monthly cost to $43.60, but critics say billing method could cost...
    El Cajon, CA – January 18: Rancho Bernardo head coach Kyle Williamson looks on during their MLK Nike Shootout game against Otay Ranch at El Cajon Valley High School on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 in El Cajon, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Rancho Bernardo’s Kyle Williamson is the Union-Tribune’s 2024-25 Girls Coach of the Year

    By Don Norcross
    June 24, 2025 at 8:49 p.m.
    Veteran coach led Broncos' girls basketball team to the Southern California title in Division 2
    Poway High’s 2025 Co-Salutatorian Michael Markoff earned a 4.43 GPA. (Courtesy Michael Markoff)

    Poway High’s Class of 2025 has two Salutatorians – Michael Markoff and Landan Chu

    By Julie Gallant
    June 24, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.
    Markoff plans to study medicine at UCLA this fall; Chu will study hospitality education at...
    Poway High’s 2025 Valedictorian William Hovel earned a 4.45 GPA, placing him at the top of his class. (Courtesy William Hovel)

    Poway High Valedictorian William Hovel to study electrical engineering at UCSD

    By Julie Gallant
    June 25, 2025 at 12:37 p.m.
    Hovel's interests include robotics, Spanish, tennis and karate.
    Rancho Bernardo High’s Class of 2025 Valedictorian Joyce Kwack and Salutatorian Luke Sanchez. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Joyce Kwack, Luke Sanchez earn top class rankings at Rancho Bernardo High

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 24, 2025 at 1:50 p.m.
    Valedictorian Kwack and Salutatorian Sanchez earned this year’s top academic honors.
    Del Norte High’s Class of 2025 Valedictorian Kate Xu and Salutatorian Evan Ji. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Kate Xu, Evan Ji earn top academic ranks in Del Norte High’s Class of 2025

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 24, 2025 at 1:48 p.m.
    Valedictorian Xu, with a 4.65, and Salutatorian Ji, with a 4.63, earned the highest GPAs...
    The Poway Amateur Radio Society is inviting the community to experience ham radio at a June 28-29 ARRL National Field Day event at Lake Poway. (Courtesy Terri Sorensen)

    Poway ham radio operators host National Field Day event

    By Julie Gallant
    June 24, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.
    Hams to test their skills under simulated emergency conditions
    Raising Cane’s is hiring up to 20 crewmembers to staff the new chicken fingers restaurant at 12665 Poway Road. (Rhea Ashlynn Photography/Raising Cane's)

    Business Roundup: Raising Cane’s Restaurant to open in Poway next month

    By Julie Gallant
    June 24, 2025 at 1:45 p.m.
    Newly constructed building features double-lane drive-thru and local memorabilia
    Poway City Councilmember Jenny Maeda, center, accepts a certificate of recognition on behalf of the Team 6995 NOMAD robotics team for their third place win at the FIRST Championship. Poway Mayor Steve Vaus, right, presented the certificate. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway Council honors local robotics team for global third place win

    By Julie Gallant
    June 24, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.
    Team 6995 NOMAD competed against 600 teams at 2025 FIRST Championship
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of June 16 to 22

    By Julie Gallant
    June 24, 2025 at 1:39 p.m.
    These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between June...
    Poway Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors who were installed at the annual Business Star Awards & Board Installation are, from left front row, Pam Garramone of the Poway Unified School District Foundation, Board Chair Lisa Tate of Kay Jewelers, Anita Della-Rocco of Poway Living Magazine, Lindsey King of What You Deserve, Wendy Kaserman of the city of Poway, and Business Star Awards Committee Chair Linda Goycochea; and from left back row, Dan Meyer of EDCO Waste & Recycling Services, Tracey Whitney of Whitney Wellness, Kevin Gyberg of B2 Software Inc., Kyle Taylor of MI-BOX of San Diego LLC, Louis Swanepoel of Chase Pacific Property Management, Ken Post of California Dreaming Pools, Jerry Nelson of General Atomics Aeronautical, and Poway Chamber CFO John Couvrette of the Kiwanis Club of Poway, Poway Community Foundation and Halcyon Real Estate. (David Zumaya/My San Diego North County)

    Poway Chamber celebrates at Business Star Awards & Board Installation

    By Julie Gallant
    June 24, 2025 at 1:38 p.m.
    “A Diamond Affair” ceremony spotlights Chamber’s 75th anniversary
    Head Start parent Alondra Rojas offers guidance to a girl as she paints during a classroom activity. Head Start is continuing to enroll students locally. (Courtesy Capslo Head Start)

    Head Start enrolling children for childcare services amid talk of federal budget cuts

    By Julie Gallant
    June 24, 2025 at 1:36 p.m.
    Funding for early childhood education continues for now in Ramona and Poway.
    The view of the San Vicente Reservoir, the largest reservoir in San Diego. The City Council restored recreation funding to all nine city reservoirs Monday. (Maura Fox / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    San Diego finalizes compromise budget by partially overriding mayoral veto

    By David Garrick
    June 24, 2025 at 3:22 p.m.
    The San Diego City Council restores money for brush management, flood prevention, equity and reservoir...
    Brian D'Agostino, vice president of Wildfire and Climate Science, gives a presentation about the latest innovations at SDG&E’s Wildfire and Climate Resilience Center on Monday.   (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    ‘Above-normal fire potential’: SDG&E prepares for peak wildfire season

    By Rob Nikolewski
    June 24, 2025 at 11:39 a.m.
    Hottest months of the year approach as county has only received 50% of rain it...
    The Rancho Bernardo Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol members and San Diego Police Department officers at the June 11 RB RSVP 34th anniversary celebration. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Rancho Bernardo RSVP celebrates 34 years of serving the community

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 19, 2025 at 10:04 a.m.
    Rancho Bernardo Retired Senior Volunteer Patrol celebrated 34 years of working with the San Diego...
    Rancho Bernardo Community Presbyterian Church is holding a drive-thru toiletry collection from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21 in its upper parking lot, 17010 Pomerado Road. Regular size (not large family size) toiletry items needed for those experiencing homelessness and seniors on limited income. No make-up or travel size items. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

    Community Calendar: Week of June 19

    By Pomerado News
    June 26, 2025 at 11:46 a.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch.
    Wayne Chan

    Wayne’s World: Having an epiphany over a tray of fish tacos

    By Wayne Chan
    June 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
    It’s amazing how a simple observation can completely change your perspective on things.
    Poway residents Susan and Ron Rudolph and Kathy and Phil Jelsma at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandie, France. (Kathy Jelsma)

    Vacation photos for Poway and Rancho Bernardo

    By Pomerado News
    June 19, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.
    Share your vacation photos with the Poway News Chieftain and Rancho Bernardo News Journal
    Poway Adult School graduates in the Class of 2025 before their June 14 commencement ceremony at Del Norte High’s Performing Arts Center. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Poway Adult School graduates take varied journeys to earning a diploma

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 23, 2025 at 8:55 p.m.
    Ramona resident Rosie Isela Gonzales, a mother of seven, spoke to her fellow graduates about...
    Gloria speaking to the media. U.S. Representatives Juan Vargas (CA-52), Scott Peters (CA-50), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Mike Levin (CA-49), and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria held a press conference on Friday’s ICE raid in South Park. They are joined by other local elected officials and leaders standing in solidarity in Downton on 06.02.25, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    ‘Shaky assumptions’: Gloria vetoes millions in spending from council-approved budget

    By David Garrick
    June 18, 2025 at 4:59 p.m.
    A supermajority of San Diego City Council members is needed to override line-item budget vetoes...
    Free summer movies are returning to local venues, such as the Poway Community Park Swim Center, where this year “Moana 2” will be shown on July 19. (Criselda Yee)

    Watch a free family movie this summer under the stars

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 17, 2025 at 12:19 p.m.
    Venues include parks in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch.
    Creekside Elementary students, from left, Ellie Hong, Elia Salizar and Chelsea Vidanage, sold lemonade near their school on May 23 to raise money for Feeding San Diego. (Courtesy Amber Schulman)

    Poway elementary students help pilot comic book that teaches kids about hunger

    By Julie Gallant
    June 17, 2025 at 12:19 p.m.
    Feeding San Diego's 'Hunger Action Heroes Unite!' presented to Creekside fourth-graders.
    Protesters at the Rancho Bernardo No Kings event lined Bernardo Center Drive from Lomica Drive to Rancho Bernardo Road on both sides of the street. (Criselda Yee)

    Protesters line the streets in Rancho Bernardo for ‘No Kings’ event

    By Pomerado News
    June 17, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.
    The protest had as many as 3,000 participants, who came with handmade signs and lined...
    Poway High School’s Class of 2025 graduates received their diplomas at a Thursday, June 12 commencement ceremony. (Criselda Yee)

    Poway High graduates share their stories at commencement ceremony

    By Julie Gallant
    June 17, 2025 at 12:13 p.m.
    Seniors reflect on high school memories while looking forward to future ambitions
    Harvey Levine

    Just Sayin’: Who owns the sun?

    By Harvey Levine
    June 17, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.
    There are a couple of policies that are being tested in California that involve homeowner...
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of June 9 to 15

    By Julie Gallant
    June 17, 2025 at 12:11 p.m.
    Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
    Anmol Verma, Yatish Reddy Yanamala, Pukaphol Thienpreecha and Christopher Yang. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Rancho Bernardo High has 535 Broncos graduate as Class of 2025

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 16, 2025 at 4:48 p.m.
    Rancho Bernardo High saw 535 of its Broncos together for the last time as the...
    Anais Flynn, Evelyn Grant, Sumedha Kamaraju and Dasom Bae. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Del Norte High sees its senior Nighthawks fly from the flock

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 16, 2025 at 4:49 p.m.
    Del Norte High bid farewell to its 645 seniors as the Class of 2025 received...
    Members of the Class of 2025, who as children attended Westwood Elementary, getting high-fives, applause and cheers from current Westwood Elementary students. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Poway Unified seniors return to Westwood Elementary, their former school

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 12, 2025 at 3:29 p.m.
    Senior Clap-out celebrations have become a tradition at elementary schools in the area.
    A hummingbird has hovering wings. (Ernie Cowan / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Good Natured Gardening: Where did the hummingbirds go?

    By Clarence Schmidt
    June 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.
    For me, these “flying jewels” are fascinating to watch for their beauty, iridescent feathers, tiny...
    (Getty Images)

    Five more local students win National Merit Scholarships

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 11, 2025 at 8:58 a.m.
    Four Poway Unified seniors and another living in ZIP code 92127 were in the third...
    Siblings Dominic and Victoria Corvalan decorating doughnuts. (Archana Balasubramanian)

    Turtleback Elementary families enjoy School’s Out Summer Bash

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 11, 2025 at 9:38 a.m.
    Turtleback Elementary families had a final event at the Rancho Bernardo campus during the School's...
    A San Diego City Council meeting and vote on trash pickup fees at City Hall in San Diego on Monday, June 8, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Council passes San Diego budget that restores library hours, fire rings and more — but at a cost to some city workers

    By David Garrick
    June 13, 2025 at 6:41 a.m.
    Mayor Todd Gloria said all the new spending makes him unsure if he'll sign it...
    Rancho Bernardo’s Camden Rodgers looking up at the umpire after scoring the winning run in the fourth inning of Saturday’s Southern California Regional Championship game against Point Loma. (Janelle Chavez Riley)

    Rancho Bernardo beats Point Loma for SoCal Regional baseball title

    By Steve Brand
    June 10, 2025 at 1:29 p.m.
    The Broncos had the opportunity to avenge their earlier loss in the Section Division 1...
    Poway City Council members support continued collaboration with Poway OnStage and Poway Unified School District. (Julie Gallant)

    PCPA has brighter future with City Council’s support of improvements

    By Julie Gallant
    June 22, 2025 at 11:38 a.m.
    Consultant’s report suggests boosting staffing and increasing revenue.
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of June 2 to 8

    By Julie Gallant
    June 10, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.
    Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
    Poway City Council members approved EDCO’s request for residential and commercial trash collection fee increases that will begin by July 1. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway City Council approves increase in monthly trash collection fees

    By Julie Gallant
    June 10, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.
    Trash collection fees will be higher starting July 1
    (Getty Images)

    Eight Poway Unified elementary teachers bid farewell to the classroom

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 10, 2025 at 1:43 p.m.
    This week, at least eight elementary teachers in the district embarked on a new chapter...
    (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

    Poway, Rancho Bernardo area students earn college honors, degrees

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 10, 2025 at 1:45 p.m.
    Several colleges and universities throughout the country have announced academic honors and degrees.
    Some onlookers react negatively as trash pickup fees are discussed during a San Diego City Council meeting at City Hall in San Diego on Monday, June 9, 2025. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Divided San Diego City Council OKs $44-a-month trash pickup fee, city’s first ever

    By David Garrick
    June 10, 2025 at 11:54 a.m.
    To one council member, the fee is a way to avoid painful budget cuts elsewhere...
    Rancho Bernardo High School logo.

    Rancho Bernardo makes the most of its second chance, beats Point Loma for SoCal Regional baseball title

    By Clark Fahrenthold
    June 11, 2025 at 11:54 p.m.
    The Broncos capture the CIF Southern California Regional in Division 2, beating the Pointers 2-1
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    RB tops Eastlake, advances to Saturday’s SoCal Regional final

    By John Maffei
    June 7, 2025 at 11:04 a.m.
    Win caps a packed postseason
    Artist Weston Riffle will display his colorful oil paintings in the “General Dynamics” exhibit at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts through June 29. (Courtesy Weston and Judy Riffle)

    ‘General Dynamics’ exhibit in Poway focuses on the lives and struggles of workers

    By Julie Gallant
    June 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.
    Weston Riffle's artwork is on display at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts through...
    Poway Councilmember Tony Blain (Courtesy Tony Blain)

    Poway Councilmember Tony Blain under investigation by District Attorney’s Office

    By Julie Gallant
    June 9, 2025 at 1:58 p.m.
    A Poway sheriff's official confirmed the investigation, three days after Blain was detained by officers...
    Brittany Olson spent the midafternoon at the Oak Park Library branch on Friday, May 9, 2025, in San Diego, to finalize several work projects. There are proposals suggesting uneven cuts to library hours, with branches in affluent areas facing deeper reductions compared to those in low-income regions.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Here’s what it would cost to reverse Gloria’s biggest San Diego budget cuts, according to city analysts

    By David Garrick
    June 6, 2025 at 9:51 a.m.
    The council's key challenge is that the IBA says they have only about $6 million...
    The Friends of the 4S Ranch Library is holding a book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, June 6 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m Saturday, June 7 in the library’s community room, 10433 Reserve Drive. There will be gently-used fiction, non-fiction and children’s books; DVDs and more. (Getty Images)

    Community Calendar: Week of June 5

    By Pomerado News
    June 26, 2025 at 11:47 a.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch.
    Videos posted on the Poway Politics and Recall Tony Blain Facebook pages show several men in dark clothing talking to City Councilman Tony Blain in the City Hall parking lot after Tuesday night’s meeting. The video on the Poway Politics page appears to show Blain being searched. (File photo)

    Videos appear to show Poway Councilmember Tony Blain being detained outside City Hall

    By Julie Gallant
    June 5, 2025 at 1:22 p.m.
    Blain sent an email Wednesday morning saying 'officers' were searching for a cell phone.
    Miaomaio Dong, a first-grader at Park Village Elementary School in Rancho Penasquitos, holding her winning poster, “Dad and Me Exploring Wind Energy.” (Luyi Men)

    Poway Unified first-grader wins national art contest

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 4, 2025 at 9:13 a.m.
    A Poway Unified elementary student has won a national art contest that promotes wind energy.
    Workers installing sod in the former lawn bowling green at Rancho Bernardo Community Park on May 22. When it opens this summer, two grass areas will be available for sports and other activities. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Rancho Bernardo Community Park field conversion close to completion

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 4, 2025 at 9:13 a.m.
    Two new grass multipurpose fields, the first added in decades, are closer to opening in...
    Ramona resident Colin Hebeler began working as the lieutenant at the Poway Sheriff’s station on April 4. (Courtesy Colin Hebeler)

    Sheriff’s Lt. Colin Hebeler brings his county experience to Poway

    By Julie Gallant
    June 4, 2025 at 9:10 a.m.
    SDSU graduate has been a detective and worked with ASTREA and SWAT
    From left, Chaparral Elementary School Principal Aaron Little, CAC Co-Chair Rosabel Agbayani, Excellence Award winner Jonathan Ross, CAC Secretary Chris Koreeat, and Chaparral Elementary Assistant Principal Cynthia Chambers. (Michael Agbayani/Mt. Carmel High School)

    Poway Unified educators and staff honored for supporting special needs students

    By Julie Gallant
    June 4, 2025 at 9:08 a.m.
    Community Advisory Committee received 153 nominations for award recipients
    Women’s intermediate finalists Chris Gonzales (second place), Jamie Schlesinge (first place) and Beth Gosselin (third place) during the inaugural Spirit of the Fourth pickleball tournament last September. (Myrna Estremera)

    Pickleball tournament to support Rancho Bernardo’s Spirit of the Fourth

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 4, 2025 at 9:07 a.m.
    Players of all skill levels are wanted for Rancho Bernardo Spirit of the Fourth’s second...
    Dev Pillai, Adriana Jones, Samantha Curiel, Sadhika Kumar and Madison Dinh. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Poway to Palomar Middle College holds its second commencement ceremony

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 3, 2025 at 11:42 a.m.
    The Poway Unified School District program opened in August 2022 at Palomar College's Rancho Bernardo...
    Paul Beach, Peggy Watson and David Beldock from the group Watson, Beldock and Beach will be among those at the Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival on June 7 in Old Poway Park. (Courtesy of Peggy Watson)

    Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival returns Saturday to Old Poway Park

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 3, 2025 at 11:41 a.m.
    From bluegrass to Americana music and storytelling, there will be something for everyone at the...
    The 2025 Miss Rancho Bernardo court. Miss RB First Princess Bibiana Deguzeman, Miss RB Ava Wang, Miss Teen RB Felicia French and Miss Teen RB First Princess Jovanna Windsor. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    New Miss Rancho Bernardo, Miss Teen RB crowned

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 3, 2025 at 11:39 a.m.
    Ava Wang, a Mt. Carmel High School sophomore, was named Miss Rancho Bernardo 2025. Joining...
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of May 26 to June 1

    By Julie Gallant
    June 3, 2025 at 11:35 a.m.
    Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
    Del Norte’s Paige Echsner won the state pole vault championship with 12-10, but was hoping for school record 14-1 or state record 14-3.
(Nick Echsner)

    Del Norte’s Paige Echsner wins state in pole vault but falls short on record

    By Steve Brand
    June 3, 2025 at 11:50 a.m.
    Paige Echsner had hoped to jump over 14-1 for the school record and then 14-3...
    Laura Mata, an animal caregiver at the San Diego Humane Society, prepares to feed Paige on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in San Diego, CA. The city of San Diego says the budget crisis means it must shrink how much it pays for animal services, but the Humane Society says the proposed reduction will force it to end the city contract and leave San Diego with no one to handle state-mandated animal control activities.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Meeting its mission? Criticism of San Diego Humane Society piles up in wake of grand jury report, proposed budget cut

    By Jeff McDonald
    June 3, 2025 at 10:07 a.m.
    The nonprofit that provides San Diego's animal control services is facing increased scrutiny, particularly from...
    SUT-L-ICON-Police-Car-02

    Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck on State Route 67 near Poway

    By Jayne Yutig
    May 31, 2025 at 10:52 p.m.
    The rider was traveling along State Route 67 near Ellie Lane when he crashed head-on...
    The 32nd Street Canyon Open Space with homes along the perimeter of the open space. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    With San Diego still failing to manage flammable brush, council members want money in the budget

    By David Garrick
    June 1, 2025 at 11:04 a.m.
    Frustrated the city still hasn't made big changes called for in a 2023 audit, council...
    Eastlake High celebrates Friday’s CIF San Diego Division 1 softball championship. The game was played between Eastlake and Rancho Bernardo High School at SDSU in San Diego, CA. (Xavier Hernandez for the UT)

    Eastlake passes on Disneyland, finds own happiest place in CIF title win over RB

    By Don Norcross
    May 31, 2025 at 4:39 p.m.
    Rather than visiting The Happiest Place on Earth, all 10 athletes played in the championship...
    Montessori education features hands-on learning, allowing children to make the leap from their lessons to real life and develop skills that will help them in school and beyond.

    From Rote to Real: Why Montessori Students Understand What They Learn

    By Jose Bolanos
    May 30, 2025 at 8:35 a.m.
    The Montessori Method, developed by educator Dr. Maria Montessori over a century ago, encourages self-directed...
    (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

    Summer reading programs return to San Diego city and county libraries

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    June 2, 2025 at 9:30 a.m.
    Programs for both the San Diego Public Library and San Diego County Library systems begin...
    California Keg & Liquor store owner Roben Mansur is proposing to add two offices and two take-out restaurants in 3,776 square feet of space to his existing 2,040-square foot store. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway liquor store owner presents plans to expand with offices, take-out restaurants

    By Julie Gallant
    May 29, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.
    City staff accepting public comments as part of a Minor Development Review process
    To celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Rancho Bernardo Library will hold a free Dragon Boat Festival from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 31. Make a dragon boat and rice-dumpling decoration, listen to stories in English and Cantonese, enjoy refreshments and more. (Getty Images)

    Community Calendar

    By Pomerado News
    May 29, 2025 at 10:40 a.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
    “Guns & Moses” will be shown at Chabad of Poway in advance of the film’s nationwide release in theaters July 18.  (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

    Chabad of Poway to host screening of film ‘Guns & Moses’

    By Julie Gallant
    May 28, 2025 at 3:18 p.m.
    Film was inspired by the April 27, 2019 shooting at the synagogue that killed Lori...
    Environmental Science Fair winners at San Diego Jewish Academy are, from left, Gabriel Shuster and Meno Nassi. (Courtesy Gideon Shuster)

    Two Poway 12-year-olds take their ‘Floodictor’ to international competition

    By Julie Gallant
    May 28, 2025 at 10:17 a.m.
    The device, designed by Gabriel Shuster and Meno Nassi, warns building occupants about rising flood...
    The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation recently awarded the Poway Neighborhood Emergency Corps (PNEC) and Poway Fire Safe Council a $7,000 SAFE grant to support wildfire education and preparedness programs. (Courtesy The San Diego Regional Fire Foundation)

    Poway emergency and fire preparedness groups get $7K grant

    By Julie Gallant
    May 28, 2025 at 10:06 a.m.
    San Diego Regional Fire Foundation awards SAFE grant to support programs
    Artist Joan Bonetti with her exhibit, “Personal Connections,” on display in the Rancho Bernardo Library through June 30. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Rancho Bernardo Library exhibit features artist’s ‘Personal Connections’

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 28, 2025 at 10:05 a.m.
    An exhibit featuring people important to artist Joan Bonetti is on display at the Rancho...
    Del Norte High sophomore Ruhi Sali with her winning artwork. (Courtesy of Rep. Scott Peters’ office)

    Del Norte High student wins 50th Congressional District art contest

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 28, 2025 at 10:04 a.m.
    Ruhi Sali will have her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year as...
    Performing in PowPAC’s “Women in Jeopardy” are Martin Wojtysiak, Kerry Menchin, Eva Kvaas, Samantha Goldstein, Alex Lopez and Abbie Black. (Steve Murdock)

    PowPAC to present comedic play ‘Women in Jeopardy!’

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 27, 2025 at 12:11 p.m.
    A “hilarious” play about a woman finding romance again after age 50, while her friends...
    The Parkview Gardens residential care facility at 14203 Midland Road is expected to be expanded to accommodate up to 15 residents. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway City Council approves senior care expansion and separate lot division

    By Julie Gallant
    May 27, 2025 at 12:10 p.m.
    The council on May 20 approved a conditional use permit that will allow Parkview Gardens...
    Jerry Miranda, secretary of Fleet Reserve Association Branch 70 (Poway) stands with a ship’s bell that was onced owned by his father, who was also a naval veteran. During the ceremony Miranda read the names of local veterans who have died within the past year. The bell was rung following each name. (Criselda Yee)

    Poway Memorial Day ceremony honors veterans from all military branches

    By Pomerado News
    May 27, 2025 at 12:09 p.m.
    Poway's Memorial Day ceremony was hosted by the Fleet Reserve Association Branch 70 in Poway.
    William “Bill” Hanson, U.S. Navy (Retired) presents the invocation at Rancho Bernardo’s Memorial Day Ceremony. (Greg Siller)

    Veterans are honored at Rancho Bernardo’s Memorial Day ceremony

    By Pomerado News
    May 27, 2025 at 12:08 p.m.
    The Memorial Day ceremony was organized by the Rancho Bernardo Veterans Memorial Association.
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