Rancho Bernardo High has 535 Broncos graduate as Class of 2025 By Elizabeth Marie Himchak June 12, 2025 at 9:14 p.m. Rancho Bernardo High saw 535 of its Broncos together for the last time as the...
Del Norte High sees its senior Nighthawks fly from the flock By Elizabeth Marie Himchak June 12, 2025 at 7:41 p.m. Del Norte High bid farewell to its 645 seniors as the Class of 2025 received...
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.
Missing woman rescued from Poway storm drain dies By Teri Figueroa April 8, 2025 at 6:07 p.m. Yafang Zhou, 59, went missing in late March in downtown San Diego
Old Poway Park school tours make history lessons lively and fun By Julie Gallant April 8, 2025 at 1:45 p.m. Monterey Ridge Elementary in 4S Ranch was one of a dozen participating schools this spring.
‘Reimagining Nature’s Symphony’ theme of Poway’s Flower Show and Plant Sale By Julie Gallant April 8, 2025 at 1:42 p.m. Poway Valley Garden Club event set for Saturday, May 10 at Old Poway Park
Crime Log for Week of March 31 to April 6 By Julie Gallant April 8, 2025 at 1:42 p.m. Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities
Rancho Bernardo town hall to focus on wildfire prep By Elizabeth Marie Himchak April 8, 2025 at 1:39 p.m. San Diego District 5 residents can learn about wildfire preparation and the state's new Fire...
San Diego search and rescue crew pulls missing woman from Poway storm drain By Teri Figueroa April 8, 2025 at 7:29 a.m. San Diego police were searching for missing woman when they heard moaning inside the storm...
Rancho Bernardo History Museum exhibit focuses on local women authors By Elizabeth Marie Himchak April 9, 2025 at 9:01 a.m. From memoirs to White House ornaments, the creations of local women are featured in the...
‘The Death of Us All’ celebrates nun who died protecting Amazon rainforest By Julie Gallant April 3, 2025 at 7:45 a.m. Poway author details how Dorothy Stang's protests led to her death 20 years ago
Miss Rancho Bernardo, Teen RB pageant contestants sought By Elizabeth Marie Himchak April 3, 2025 at 7:36 a.m. Young women ages 14 to 21 who aspire to be the next Miss Rancho Bernardo...
Soroptimists redesign fundraiser to be a ‘Celebration of Courage’ By Elizabeth Marie Himchak April 3, 2025 at 7:36 a.m. Soroptimists in the Rancho Bernardo and Poway area have renamed and redesigned their large annual...
Poway’s Blue Sky Canyon evolved from a dumping ground into a nature reserve By Julie Gallant April 2, 2025 at 8:12 a.m. Advocates fought off plans for residential development in the 1980s
Girl Scouts at Del Norte High named Emerging Leaders By Elizabeth Marie Himchak April 1, 2025 at 11:51 a.m. Five more Girl Scouts attending Del Norte High are among the 15 from the Rancho...
Crime Log for Week of March 24 to 30 By Julie Gallant April 1, 2025 at 11:48 a.m. Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
Almost 80% of Poway is in ‘very high’ Fire Hazard Severity Zone By Julie Gallant April 1, 2025 at 11:57 a.m. New Cal Fire maps show the city's 'very high' territory has increased 5% since 2011....
Kiln to hold free community event for its new Rancho Bernardo location By Elizabeth Marie Himchak April 1, 2025 at 11:39 a.m. Kiln, a new co-working, office, meeting and event space, plans a free April 5 wellness...
Five young women crowned at Miss Poway Scholarship Pageant By Julie Gallant April 1, 2025 at 11:36 a.m. Sidney Antique named Miss Poway 2025; Scarlette Mullenger is Miss Teen Poway.
Senior agencies in Ramona and San Marcos partner to expand care options By Julie Gallant April 1, 2025 at 2:10 p.m. Gary and Mary West PACE to help North County seniors get care services in Ramona.
San Diego bans digital-only grocery coupons By David Garrick March 28, 2025 at 6:33 a.m. The City Council voted 8-0 in favor of the new law this week, despite strong...
New fire maps show swaths of San Diego County with ‘very high’ fire hazard By Christian Martinez March 28, 2025 at 6:34 a.m. San Diego County saw a nearly 9% decrease in acreage with "very high" fire hazard...
Poway Interfaith Team donates stuffed animals to Palomar Health patients By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 26, 2025 at 9:12 a.m. The Poway Interfaith Team (POINT) recently partnered with Palomar Health to distribute around 500 stuffed...
North San Diego Soroptimists gather for annual awards luncheon By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 26, 2025 at 9:12 a.m. The North San Diego Soroptimists gathered for their annual awards luncheon on March 19 in...
Five Girl Scouts from Poway, RB and 4S Ranch named Emerging Leaders By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 26, 2025 at 9:09 a.m. The girls from Troop 2054 are among the 15 from the area to be honored...
Marshmallow the miniature horse makes storytime special at Poway Library By Julie Gallant March 25, 2025 at 3:03 p.m. A storytime was presented by Hearts and Hooves Therapy team member Jeanne Benowitz.
Crime Log for Week of March 17 to 23 By Julie Gallant March 25, 2025 at 2:57 p.m. These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between March...
Rancho Bernardo medians get 14 new trees By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 25, 2025 at 2:57 p.m. Rancho Bernardo drivers have likely encountered closed traffic lanes recently as crews plant trees along...
North San Diego Soroptimists are changing lives through $38K in grants By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 25, 2025 at 2:57 p.m. The grants are designed to improve the lives of women and girls
Poway makes emails public after dispute with Councilmember Tony Blain over deployment By Julie Gallant March 23, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. Emails detail communication between city attorneys and Blain over how he could participate in council...
Poway City Council appoints 9 new to 2 committees By Julie Gallant March 20, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Councilman Christopher Pikus praises qualifications and experience of applicants
Poway Unified recognizes three district 2025 Teachers of the Year By Julie Gallant March 18, 2025 at 1:51 p.m. Innovative educators are Alyssa Roscoe, Christopher “Chris” Koreerat, and Carissa Jones-Fletcher
Women share stories of struggles, hope at Live Your Dream event By Julie Gallant March 18, 2025 at 1:48 p.m. Soroptimist International of Poway provides $23,500 to 14 women this year.
Crime Log for Week of March 10 to 16 By Julie Gallant March 18, 2025 at 1:45 p.m. Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
‘My Hero’ dolls designed by Rancho Bernardo couple connect military parents and children By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 18, 2025 at 2:10 p.m. Matt and Jaclyn Millher created the 'My Hero' line of recordable dolls to help deployed...
Poway Unified hands out 112 layoff notices to balance budget By Julie Gallant March 18, 2025 at 9:37 a.m. Trustees voted unanimously Thursday night to give layoff notices to nearly 100 of the district’s...
Rancho Bernardo Library celebrates Nowruz with crafts, holiday display By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 21, 2025 at 4:51 p.m. The Nowruz holiday, which marks the first day of the Iranian calendar, is associated with...
Poway Stamp Club sees collecting as a window into the history of the world By Julie Gallant March 12, 2025 at 12:10 p.m. Collecting stamps can be as easy as pulling a stamp off an envelope delivered by...
College honors, degrees for Rancho Bernardo, Poway and 4S Ranch residents By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 12, 2025 at 12:08 p.m. More students from Poway and Rancho Bernardo have earned academic honors and degrees from colleges...
To-go senior meal program is going strong in Rancho Bernardo By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 12, 2025 at 12:10 p.m. Serving Seniors has been distributing free frozen meals to seniors ages 60 and older in...
San Diego Women’s Week concludes with leadership conference By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 11, 2025 at 5:15 p.m. The 16th annual San Diego Women’s Week wrapped up on March 7 with an all-day...
Crime Log for Week of March 3 to 9 By Julie Gallant March 11, 2025 at 4:44 p.m. Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities
San Diego street conditions could get worse with budget restrictions, councilwoman says By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 13, 2025 at 3:17 p.m. San Diegans’ frustration with potholes is likely to get worse with the city cutting back...
San Diego power CEOs share advice on how women can excel By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 11, 2025 at 4:45 p.m. Karin Burns, CEO of San Diego Community Power, and Caroline Winn, CEO of San Diego...
Costs are increasing for recreation and rentals of San Diego-owned facilities By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 11, 2025 at 11:43 a.m. Those who use Rancho Bernardo’s city-owned facilities will pay more after the San Diego City...
Poway disputes claims in potential lawsuit over council appointment By Julie Gallant March 7, 2025 at 2:33 p.m. Plaintiff Hiram Soto alleges Councilman Brian Pepin was not a resident at time of vote.
Stone Ranch Elementary teacher receives $1K grant for broadcasting club By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 5, 2025 at 1:49 p.m. Kelly Lasho, a Stone Ranch Elementary teacher, has received a $1,000 Anne Gillespie Innovative Grant...
Community Food Connection grateful for $10k grant but still seeks donations By Julie Gallant March 5, 2025 at 1:47 p.m. Poway organization needs money to cover growing demand for food, operating expenses
Group announces recall effort against Poway City Councilmember Tony Blain By Julie Gallant March 10, 2025 at 5:35 p.m. Recall organizers include two former council and a local businessman
Crime Log for Week of Feb. 24 to March 2 By Julie Gallant March 4, 2025 at 1:06 p.m. Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
Friends of the 4S Ranch Library installs new board By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 4, 2025 at 1:03 p.m. There has been a change in leadership on the Friends of the 4S Ranch Library...
New Rancho Bernardo club is knitting and crocheting to help others By Elizabeth Marie Himchak March 4, 2025 at 1:01 p.m. Knitting Club in Rancho Bernardo are making hats for the homeless while also having...
Funding cut for new Poway Unified program for students with disabilities By Julie Gallant March 5, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. The Charting My Path for Future Success program helped students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)...
Park too close to a street corner, and you could now get a $77 ticket By David Garrick March 3, 2025 at 2:42 p.m. California's new daylighting law took effect Jan. 1, but the city issued only warnings for...
Grocery coupons that aren’t app-dependent? San Diego council committee backs discounts for all By David Garrick February 28, 2025 at 8:42 a.m. Under the proposed rules, digital savings would have to be available to those without smartphones.
Poway Unified leaders look at $36M in cuts over 3 years to balance budget By Julie Gallant February 27, 2025 at 1:05 p.m. Budget proposal to be presented to school board March 13; impacted staff to be notified...
College honors, degrees for Rancho Bernardo, Poway and 4S Ranch residents By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 26, 2025 at 12:12 p.m. Colleges and universities throughout the country have announced academic honors and degrees earned by students...
San Diego County will explore clearing more homeless encampments when fire risk is high By Blake Nelson February 28, 2025 at 11:20 a.m. A number of recent blazes have ignited near where people were sleeping outside
Poway garden club helps students make their gardens grow By Julie Gallant February 25, 2025 at 11:46 a.m. Poway Valley Garden Club distributes grants to schools such as Valley Elementary in Poway to...
Crime Log for Week of Feb. 17 to 23 By Julie Gallant February 25, 2025 at 11:32 a.m. These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between Feb.17...
San Diego Women’s Week returns for 16th year to inspire, empower attendees By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 25, 2025 at 11:31 a.m. San Diego Women’s Week speakers on March 7 include two women leading San Diego’s electric...
What should San Diego charge for trash pickup, and for what services? City seeks input at public forums By David Garrick February 24, 2025 at 1:31 p.m. The will help determine whether the city follows through on plans to add several...
San Diego’s infrastructure funding gap surges to $6.5 billion as growing needs outpace money By David Garrick February 24, 2025 at 12:59 p.m. The five-year shortfall has more than tripled since early 2020. And city officials estimate that...
Sabre Springs parents plead not guilty to killing 16-month-old son By Caleb Lunetta February 24, 2025 at 12:35 p.m. Jamar and Helena Branch face a life behind bars in connection to the Nov. 6...
Some Poway Unified teachers to be eligible for $40K grants to buy first home By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 19, 2025 at 6:18 p.m. The H.O.P.E. program announced Wednesday is designed to give teachers in the Poway Unified and...
Sabre Springs parents arrested on suspicion of killing their toddler By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 20, 2025 at 10:38 a.m. Investigators said the 16-month-old boy had been a "victim of severe neglect"
New Poway council member gets notice of potential lawsuit challenging his appointment By Julie Gallant February 20, 2025 at 1:12 p.m. Poway resident Hiram Soto is looking to file a lawsuit questioning the validity of Councilmember...
Adults can share creativity, inspiration at Open Mic Night at 4S Ranch Library By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 19, 2025 at 12:42 p.m. Poetry, music, life stories, fiction and favorite ages in books. These were among the creative...
‘Expressions in Oil’ is the latest Rancho Bernardo Library art exhibit By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 19, 2025 at 12:38 p.m. Scenic landscapes, feathers, animals and more are among the paintings featured in Rancho Bernardo Library’s...
Crime Log for Week of Feb. 10 to 16 By Julie Gallant February 19, 2025 at 12:34 p.m. These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between Feb.10...
Neighbor ordered to stand trial in Carmel Mountain Ranch school shooting threats case By City News Service February 19, 2025 at 8:26 a.m. Lee Lor is accused of sending hundreds of separate emails stating he would commit a...
Poway Community Foundation doles out its first $78,500 in grants By Julie Gallant February 18, 2025 at 11:46 a.m. Success stories include Helping Hands Ministry donating food and Ride Above Disability buying a horse
Poway Unified counselors honored at school board meeting By Julie Gallant February 18, 2025 at 11:43 a.m. Also honored were Bernardo Heights Middle School counselors and Mount Carmel engineering teacher
Water authority seeks comments on water pipeline project in Rancho Bernardo, Poway By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 18, 2025 at 11:41 a.m. San Diego County Water Authority is looking for ways to decrease the impact of its...
San Rafael Catholic Parish is celebrating 50 years in Rancho Bernardo By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 18, 2025 at 11:40 a.m. San Rafael Catholic Parish is in the midst of celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Outdoors: Anza-Borrego’s palm groves beckon to be explored By Ernie Cowan March 7, 2025 at 2:54 p.m. Some of these palm groves scattered throughout the arid landscape are easy to reach by...
Facing sticker shock from residents, San Diego council defend trash pickup pricing plan By David Garrick February 16, 2025 at 7:22 a.m. But some residents question the necessity of all the new proposed services, and why the...
San Diego reveals what it plans to charge homeowners for trash pickup — and how you could get a discount By David Garrick February 12, 2025 at 12:55 p.m. Council suggest the city may charge for full cost recovery starting immediately, citing the...
Nominations needed for Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame hip By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 11, 2025 at 10:56 a.m. Know of a longtime volunteer in Rancho Bernardo who stands out above the rest for...
Crime Log for Week of Feb. 3 to 9 By Julie Gallant February 11, 2025 at 10:56 a.m. These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between Feb....
Poway Unified leaders discuss options for potential budget cuts By Julie Gallant February 10, 2025 at 12:10 p.m. Early review is a “first step” in preparing a 2025-26 budget that trustees could approve...
Poway council signs off on Midland Road street safety improvements By Julie Gallant February 10, 2025 at 8:33 a.m. Neighborhood residents encourage further improvements such as speed cushions
4S Ranch Library celebrates the ‘Year of the Snake’ By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 6, 2025 at 4:11 p.m. The 4S Ranch Library hosted a Lunar New Year celebration on Feb. 5 to welcome...
Issues with CrimeMapping.com for Poway, RB should be resolved later this month, officials say By Julie Gallant February 7, 2025 at 4:24 p.m. An a new crime reporting system has led to some problems that have...
Bernardo Gardeners Club is sprouting creative ideas at the Rancho Bernardo Library By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 6, 2025 at 12:50 p.m. When patrons enter the front doors of the library, one of the first things they...
Poway censures new council member who has been accused of threats, vote trading By Julie Gallant February 5, 2025 at 4:28 p.m. The Poway City Council voted 4-0 Tuesday night to censure absent Council member Tony Blain....
Del Norte High’s chess team comes in third at regional tournament By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 4, 2025 at 12:05 p.m. Del Norte High’s chess team have increasingly declared checkmate against their opponents, with the...
Poway Unified trustees to work with Personnel Commission to retain classified staff By Julie Gallant February 4, 2025 at 12:02 p.m. The committee presented a report at the Jan. 23 school board meeting that said classified...
Souper Bowl of Caring food drive returns to Rancho Bernardo this weekend By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 4, 2025 at 11:59 a.m. The 24th annual “Souper Bowl of Caring” food drive is returning to Rancho Bernardo Community...
A tale of three trails that lead to the Mount Woodson summit By Maura Fox May 2, 2025 at 1:27 p.m. This 5.8-mile loop includes the Mount Woodson peak and its popular Potato Chip Rock
What starts wildfires in San Diego County? We crunched the data. Here’s what it shows — and what it doesn’t. By Kristen Taketa February 3, 2025 at 6:05 p.m. The causes of about 45% of fires handled by Cal Fire in San Diego County...
Arrest made in Rancho Bernardo fire that started at homeless encampment By Elizabeth Marie Himchak February 4, 2025 at 11:54 a.m. San Diego Fire-Rescue is still trying to determine the cause of the Center fire, which...
SANDAG gathers input on bus stops for proposed line through Ramona and Poway By Julie Gallant January 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. about the proposed Next Gen Rapid 277 bus line was collected during an online...
Girl Scouts cookies are on their way – some with new names By Elizabeth Marie Himchak January 29, 2025 at 12:15 p.m. Girl Scouts have started ringing doorbells at homes in Rancho Bernardo, Poway, 4S Ranch and...
Miss Poway Scholarship Pageant seeks contestants for March 30 contest By Julie Gallant January 29, 2025 at 12:05 p.m. Candidates should be girls and young women ages 12 to 23 years old who have...
County looking to buy second helicopter for night missions as it takes hard look at fire response By Teri Figueroa January 29, 2025 at 9:47 a.m. San Diego County also looking at buying more water tenders and wants to delve into...
California utilities commission proposes new standards for battery storage facilities By Rob Nikolewski March 17, 2025 at 1:42 p.m. A big fire in Monterey County is another in a series of blazes at plants...
Artwork by Poway Unified students on display at Poway center By Julie Gallant January 30, 2025 at 3:31 p.m. The exhibit at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts features ceramic, charcoal, photography, painting,...
Poway Unified trustees approve committee’s recommendations for surplus properties By Julie Gallant January 28, 2025 at 12:16 p.m. Board to discuss extending public speaking time to 3 minutes per agenda item on...
Rancho Bernardo Library celebrates ‘The Year of the Snake’ By Elizabeth Marie Himchak January 28, 2025 at 12:17 p.m. The Rancho Bernardo Library celebrated Lunar New Year on Saturday with a free event co-hosted...
Proposed bus route between Ramona and Poway topic of Wednesday online meeting By Regina Elling January 28, 2025 at 11:52 a.m. SANDAG is hosting a Zoom meeting from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, to...
Del Norte High presents ‘How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’ By Elizabeth Marie Himchak January 24, 2025 at 2:08 p.m. Del Norte students are stepping back into the ‘60s with the musical, which opens Friday,...
Poway City Council fills open seat, addresses bribery accusations against new council member By Julie Gallant January 27, 2025 at 1:57 p.m. A divided council votes to appoint Christopher Pikus to open District 1 seat, sets Feb....