Pomerado News

11/05/2025

A special City Council meeting is scheduled for 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7 to discuss the schedule and process for moving forward in finding a new District 2 councilmember, said city spokesperson Rene Carmichael.

The City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss the process moving forward to find a new District 2 councilmember.

11/05/2025

The recall effort against Poway City Councilmember Tony Blain, who is facing felony charges of perjury and bribery, appeared to be successful based on early returns when polls closed on Tuesday night.

Blain is facing felony charges of perjury and bribery and has been censured twice by the City Council.

11/04/2025

Zinia Khattar started her studies at Harvard University this fall with an unexpected boost — a $50,000 scholarship. Over the summer, she was named a Davidson Fellow for discovering a key cellular pathway that could be targeted to treat diseases linked to mitochondrial dysfunction, such as Parkinson’s and diabetes.

Zinia Khattar, a Del Norte High graduate who is attending Harvard University, received a $50,000 scholarship as a Davidson Fellow.

10/30/2025

Tracy Roth, who will soon be 62, is one of 50 people from around the world registered for the 2026 World Marathon Challenge, from Jan. 31 to Feb. 6.

10/30/2025

The Poway City Council approved a final reading of new e-bike safety regulations at its Oct. 21 meeting. The rules go into effect on Nov. 20.

The City Council approved the final reading of e-bike safety regulations at its Oct. 21 meeting.

10/29/2025

Please join me in congratulating Elizabeth Marie Himchak, Julie Gallant and Wayne Chan for winning a combined 14 awards, including six for first place, in the 52nd annal San Diego Press Club competition.

The Poway News Chieftain and Rancho Bernardo News Journal won 14 awards, including six first-place honors, in the San Diego Press Club competition.

10/28/2025

Thousands of visitors, many decked out in costume, strolled the park’s grounds and participated in dozens of Halloween-themed games and activities at the 17th annual Halloween event.

Did you notice the extra traffic lined up and down Midland Road last Saturday? It was for Poway’s beloved tradition of spooky, family-friendly fun that was unfolding at Old Poway Park. Thousands of…

10/24/2025

Councilmember Tony Blain was charged Friday in San Diego Superior Court on felony allegations of perjury, asking for a bribe, soliciting a bribe and destruction or removal of public records, along with misdemeanor petty theft, according to the complaint.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office has filed five charges, including four felonies against Poway City Councilman Tony Blain. Blain was charged Friday in San Diego Superior Court on fel…

10/24/2025

The Oct. 18 fundraiser in Rancho Bernardo featured a poodle parade, with poodles and their owners walking around Webb Park. Many of the poodles were in costumes, as were some of their human companions.

There were several dozen poodles, poodle mixes and some other dog breeds at the annual Poodle Palooza Extravaganza on Oct. 18.

10/23/2025

Around 1,600 musicians and color guard members from throughout Southern California, including those in all five high school bands in Poway Unified, will be performing Saturday at the 48th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands.

Around 1,600 musicians and color guard members from throughout Southern California will be performing on Oct. 25 in the 48th annual Mt. Carmel Tournament of Bands.

10/22/2025

Families came to the Rancho Bernardo Library on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights and new beginnings.

Families came to the Rancho Bernardo Library on Oct. 18 to participate in the festival of lights and new beginnings.

10/21/2025

It’s that spooky time of year, which means several free and low-cost Halloween events are being offered in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and Carmel Mountain Ranch.

It’s that spooky time of year, which means several Halloween events are being offered in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and neighboring communities.