Crime in 4S Ranch Part 1     

Ever since moving to 4S Ranch in early 2000, we have heard less and less barking and yelping of coyotes and their pups who roam our canyons and open areas. When our kids were small and we had a puppy, the frequent nighttime yelping and barking made us vigilant. We were alert for the coyotes because of the danger to our children and pets. The advantages of coyotes as potential adversaries, is they are easily recognizable and are also generally predictable. They never attack members of their own pack and each evening they are on a quest in search of food.

In the first few years of 4S Ranch and Del Sur,we were on the edge of San Diego's urban sprawl.   The unstoppable march of humans which brings asphalt, businesses, homes, and needed schools over the previous rolling, pristine hills of San Diego.   A close friend who assists builders in developments jokes, "I own a pave the world, not save the world company". All joking aside, he is saving the world in that he assists builders accomplish their projects properly with sensitivity to the environment.

Maybe It has just been too hot lately, but I have not heard a single bark or yelp of a coyote in over two weeks. But, I have heard and seen things recently which are more frightening to us and our family then a pack of wild coyotes. our newest predator is part of urban sprawl. Unlike coyotes, it attacks members of their own pack, frequently late at night.  

This predator is harder to identify. It is the worst kind of predator because you might actually see it and not even know it is a threat, until it s too late.   After all, this predator is one of us. He or she is human. 

LA Fitness re-opened Friday night after an extensive make over of both
their equipment and building. View a quick video below. 

LA Fitness replaced or resurfaced all their flooring and there is all new cardio equipment.  New bicycles and the treadmills even have hook ups for your I Phone. Hurry in and take  a tour! Check out some of the pictures....  

Shay Realtors Interviews 4S Ranch GM La Fitness

 
  

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BACK TO SCHOOL! 

t's that time again! Thank Goodness!

The Poway Unified Schools start back up again this Wednesday, August 22nd.

 

Local Sports Sign-Ups 

4S Ranch Girls Softball Fall Ball:

www.4srgsbl.com.

4S Ranch Youth Soccer League:

www.4SRanchSoccer.com

4S Ranch Little League Baseball:

www.ETeamz.com or Registration@4srll.com

HOMEOWNERS: We have buyers for the type of properties on the list below. Check the descriptions and contact us if you are ready to sell. Info@trustshay.com

1. 4S Ranch up to $600,000, 4BR with one downstairs, formal living, formal dining, nice yard
2. Poway School district or South Escondido, up to $750K, 4 BR + office, min 3,000 sqft, newer or upgraded, spacious backyard
3. Poway School district, up to $550K, 3BR, built 2000 or newer, nice backyard
4. 2 or 3 BR condo near CSUSM, up to $300K, short sale OK
5. Poway Schools, 5 BR+, large lot with big backyard, fixer is OK up to $750K or newer condition up to $950K
6. Carmel Valley or Torrey Highlands condo/townhouse, min. 2BR/20BA, move in ready, up to $350K, short sale OK
7. Poway Condo, 2BR/2BA, up to $300K, with a view
8. Santa Monica or Mirasol home with a yard, pool, and no power lines nearby.

Crime in 4S Ranch Part 1 Continued

When I queried further, it seems we aren't any longer, "sleepy 4S Ranch". In the last ten days, two commercial, "window smash burglaries" occurred in 4S Village and 4S Commons Shopping Centers. In police vernacular a window smash burglary is when an idiot criminal throws a rock through a very expensive plate glass window of a local business, rushes in and steals anything they can get their hands on and quickly runs out. Fast, effective, and of course, stupid.

In addition, both inside and outside of LA Fitness there has been frequent thefts from both cars and lockers. Criminal activity in our area has not been limited to commercial locations which is apparent by an upswing in theft related crimes in our local parks.

These crimes led to a local shop owner to post a sign on her window that says, "No cash on premises. Alarm and video surveillance". I hate the sign. I understand why the 4S Ranch business owner did it. I don't blame her. It is a plea or warning to the burglar not to make them the next victim after, T Mobile who lost phones, and Pure Barre fitness who lost a cash register and an Apple desktop computer.  I don't like the sign for another reason. If we as local residents do not help identify criminal activity or other people attacking us, and if the Sheriff's Department does not do their part of investigating and arresting our local criminials, we will transition to a siege mentality that exists in other neighborhoods. You will be seeing more of those signs as well as more metal grates that roll down inside the glass to protect the contents of business. .

I visited Kara, who is the owner of Purr Barre Fitness Studio in 4S Ranch soon after the burglary.   She looked tired and I know it wasn't from the exceptional fitness classes she teaches. It was personal. Small business is a daily struggle. When you and your staff are working so hard and something like this happens it is the proverbial, "punch in the gut". I felt bad for her. So, here is my idea.

If you want to tighten your buns, tone your belly, or strengthen your arms, or simply improve your overall health, go see Kara at Pure Barre Fitness. Tell her, "I hate crooks", and then purchase some fitness classes from her. After the recent expense of replacing the plate glass window and the stolen items, she could use the money and even more importantly it will give her some good mojo. Unlike T-Mobile, she cannot pass on the unexpected expense to a few hundred thousand shareholders.

As we look forward, how do we keep the community and our residents safe as we face these new challenges? The biggest thing we can all do is to communicate more with each other to include school administrators, teachers, neighbors, religious groups, and law enforcement. Don't leave high value items in plain view. And maybe, just maybe, SDSO should step up their game and fully staff their new sub station in our local community? I think we pay enough taxes and it is a reasonable request.

After all, unlike coyotes, we need their experience, and skills to identify our newest predators. Neither of us can be successful going it alone any longer. Help out. "Our pack" people that want a safe, vibrant and peaceful community to raise our kids.

Enjoy your week with your family.

Ray & Theresa Shay  

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