Parking in Rancho Santa Fe is often difficult. The village was developed at a time when little or no off-street parking was required, making it a very pedestrian-oriented commercial center. The unique aesthetic character that makes the village so appealing, however, also resulted in an endemic parking shortage, which the Association recognizes.

Osuna Adobe, perhaps the oldest house in Rancho Santa Fe, held an “open house” May 4 and May 5 to celebrate its heritage — and the approval of restoration money coming its way.

The last of 18 power poles was removed from the village and the Rancho Santa Fe Association, the county of San Diego and SDG&E held a ceremony May 1 to commemorate the event.

“This Land is Our Land” was the theme of the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club’s annual Flower Show and Plant Sale held May 3 and May 4.

Rancho Santa Fe residents are among 270 Witch Creek Fire victims who have come together to sue San Diego Gas & Electric and Sempra Energy.

Road repair work that has begun around the Covenant will result in several streets being resurfaced with a new treatment known as rubberized asphalt concrete, or RAC.

Plans for improvements to the R. Roger Rowe facility were well-received at the Association meeting April 3. Superintendent Lindy Delaney gave the presentation, which highlighted sweeping changes to the school, administrative buildings and playing fields.

The Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club got some tips from the pros at its recent meeting.

New campaign guidelines and the recruitment of future board members dominated discussions at the March 20 Association meeting.

The Rancho Santa Fe Association met to discuss a short agenda March 6 that dealt largely with local roadways and developments.

California Bipolar Foundation, or CBF, a newly formed organization dedicated to the advancement of research for the mental health disorder, held its first fundraiser at Fairbanks Ranch Country Club on Feb. 29. More than $125,000 was raised, making the organization’s first attempt at raising funds a resounding success.

RANCHO SANTA FE — As part of the ongoing effort to provide fresh water, free of contaminates to the people of Sudan, the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary and Water for Sudan, Inc. will host an evening fundraiser from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 27 at the home of Bob and Loraine Dyson in Rancho Santa Fe.

Power lines blocking views in the Covenant could become just memories. But the better views will come at a cost.

Future students at Rancho Santa Fe’s R. Roger Rowe School will enjoy new buildings, state-of-the-art science labs, music rooms and performance space. At recess, there’ll be more space to play in.

About 60 people gathered Jan. 27 to show their gratitude to firefighters, law enforcement and medical personnel who responded to the Witch Creek Fire last October. The First Responders Party, sponsored by The Inn and the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation, featured music by the Peter Pupping Quartet.