The inland corridor and Rancho Bernardo in particular continue to recover from the October 2007 wildfires. Residents burned by the fires are completing their architectural plans, shopping home builders, and working with their insurance companies in their daily effort to get back to normalcy. It’s truly a test for families who must face all of life’s daily challenges as well as starting from scratch.

The City Council is also trying to move forward and finish projects already in the works prior to the fires. Expected in early 2008 will be the passage of the updated general plan. “An area of particular importance to Rancho Bernardo is the addition of’ ‘prime industrial lands’ designations” said Ellen Willis, chairwoman of the Rancho Bernardo Planning Board.

Other committee challenges moving forward will be Public Safety Committee and the CERT training program, local Neighborhood Watch groups meeting with Fire and Police officials to enhance their systems and create more local awareness as well as several others.

While there is no doubt that Rancho Bernardo is moving forward rapidly because of the spirit and togetherness of the residents, it’s obvious that these efforts will take years to fully yield the end result of returning Rancho Bernardo to what it always has been, a premier place to live.