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Naisha Gunji, Prisha Gunji and Arnav Dhere found a spot in the shade to sit while enjoying their ice cream at the 4S Ranch Library’s ice cream social on Friday, held to celebrate the conclusion of the summer reading program. See more photos on Page B10 and in the photo gallery at PomeradoNews.com.
BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK There were decreases in most types of crimes in Rancho Bernardo during the first half of this year, but small increases in aggravated assaults, thefts and car prowls. The San Diego Police Department recently posted the 2017 crime statistics for January through June on its website for each of the city’s 125 areas. Overall, Rancho Bernardo moved up from 19th to 18th place citywide, with 10.58 crimes per 1,000 residents reported during the first six months of this year compared to 12.92 crimes per 1,000 in the same period last year. The citywide rate was 22.92 crimes per 1,000 residents this year, an improvement from last year’s 25.59 crimes per 1,000 in 2016. In terms of actual crimes, there were 222 reported in RB during 2017 versus 271 reported in 2016. Regarding property crimes, Rancho Bernardo came in 24th place citywide, with 9.96 crimes per 1,000 residents so far this year. In 2016, it was in 30th place, with 12.11 crimes per 1,000 residents. It came in well below the citywide rate of 19.26 property crimes per 1,000 San Diegans. (In 2016, the citywide rate was 25.59 per 1,000). In Rancho Bernardo there were 209 property crimes reported SEE CRIME, A11
Peters denounces racists, violence, President Trump and GOP actions
Pathway plaque deadline extended to Monday
Ex-PUSD Supt. John Collins enters not-guilty pleas. A3
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BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK Neo-Nazis and KKK members have a First Amendment right to say what they want — even if the majority of Americans disagree with them — but do not have a right to act violently, Rep. Scott Peters said in Rancho Bernardo on Tuesday. “We protect people’s speech, but do not allow violence,” he said. “The ideas I don’t fear. I fear the violence.” Peters, who represents Rancho Bernardo and neighboring communities in the 52nd Congressional District, was speaking at a Brandeis National Committee Rancho Bernardo Chapter gathering. It supports Brandeis University in Massachusetts, a nonsectarian university with Jewish roots. Regarding events over the weekend, Peters said the deadly violence and demonstration in Charlottesville, Virginia, “Made me upset and angry. It is sad we have to deal with this type of thing.” He mentioned his World War II veteran father-in-law who fought the Nazis and minister father who worked to end desegregation in 1960s Detroit and was associated with the Rev. Martin
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Brandeis National Committee Rancho Bernardo Chapter President Linda Simon and Rep. Scott Peters after he spoke at the group’s meeting on Tuesday. Luther King, Sr. “We thought we made a lot of progress ... and (the situation) not as bad as it was then, but this weekend was a reminder ... that it is still there ... SEE PETERS, A11
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BY ELIZABETH MARIE HIMCHAK At least one more Rancho Bernardo Pathway of Pride plaque is needed before the new additions are unveiled. Pathway Chairman Dave Brooks said a record number of plaques (in recent years) have been purchased, with 15 reserved as of Tuesday. However, because their installation requires replacing Webb Park sidewalk segments, plaques must be installed in pairs. The plaques — available for a $1,000 tax-deductible donation to the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation — can commemorate a special anniversary, memorialize a family member or pet, or honor someone — including yourself — for being a vital community member. Businesses and community groups may also purchase. The deadline has been extended to 5 p.m. this Monday. Those interested may contact Brooks at davebrooks@san.rr.com or 858-945-1616. Plaque proceeds will be divided among the Rancho Bernardo Community Endowment, which exceeds $1.4 million, and the foundation’s community grants program. Last year, $70,200 was awarded. This year’s plaques will be unveiled during a Sept. 13 ceremony. Since the pathway’s creation in 1993, there have been 278 plaques installed.
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