Woman shot during OB home-invasion robbery San Diego police are investigating a reported home-invasion robbery in Ocean Beach during which a woman was shot in the leg Dec. 6. According to police, a male suspect reportedly shot the victim at about 11:20 p.m. at a residence in the 4800 block of Long Branch Ave. Police reports indicate the suspect followed the victim into the residence where her boyfriend was and attempted to rob the couple. A struggle ensued and the suspect shot the woman, resulting in non-serious injuries. The suspect is described as a black male in his 30s, between five-feet seven-inches and five-feet nine-inches, with a goatee and black clothing. He was last seen fleeing eastbound on foot. The police department’s Robbery Division is investigating and although no arrests have been made, police spokeswoman Mónica Muñoz said there are leads in the case. Bicyclist suffers injuries in Sunset Cliffs crash A 67-year-old bicyclist was injured Dec. 5 while traveling westbound in the 400 block of Hill Street when he collided with a parked pickup truck, according to San Diego police. While traveling at a high rate of speed, the bicyclist reportedly veered to the right while adjusting his floppy hat, colliding with the truck around 12:18 p.m. The resulting collision hurled the man into the bed of the parked truck, police said. The unidentified victim reportedly suffered compound fractures in both arms from the crash, broke his right leg and suffered head injuries. Sunset Cliffs work party slated for this Saturday Residents can help keep the cliffs looking pretty during a Sunset Cliffs Work Party, scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday in the roped garden area south of the Ladera Street parking lot. Workers will spread mulch in the newly-expanded garden area and help plant nearly 250 native plants. Gloves and necessary tools will be provided at the work party and volunteers are encouraged to bring drinking water and sunscreen. Early birds can help move plants and tools before the event, starting at 7:30 a.m. For more information, e-mail David Kimball at [email protected]. G-Bots fall short in LEGO championship A team of Warren-Walker School students saw their robotics dreams end Saturday at LEGOLAND California in the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Southern California Championship. Out of 52 teams, the G-Bots took home first place in the robot design category and finished fifth in robot performance points. “It was a fun day with lots of excited kids and fast action,” said Lynn Collins, a G-Bots coach. The G-Bots are made up of 10 Warren-Walker Middle School students, including Andrew Williams, Ziven Vonk, Emilio de la Garza, Betsy Tainer, Luke Celeste, Larsen Hayes, Hans Vonk, Spencer Collins, Ruben Medina-Coe and Aden Khalil. Lynn and Ken Collins coach the team. The winners of Saturday’s event, West Side from Palms Middle School in Los Angeles, will next participate in the FLL Championship in Atlanta in April. Inaugural Rubber Ducky Races take wing Monday The Blue Parrot Bar and Grill in Ocean Beach will be hosting a lively community fundraiser at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14 to generate money for the Ocean Beach Christmas Tree Festival’s 2009 Holiday Food and Toy Drive for the less fortunate. The inaugural event of Rubber Ducky Races will involve participants buying and ultimately racing the light-hearted duckies for a $200 cash prize and will feature food and drink specials and prizes. Suggested donations of $10 to $15 will get participants a regular rubber ducky, while donations of $75 or more will land entrants a super ducky (with a shorter pond to paddle, according to event organizers. For more information, call (619) 222-1722. Oregon Christmas trees available at OB lot Ocean Beach residents and merchants have banded together to create a Christmas tree lot in the southeast part of the parking lot of Apple Tree Market, 4949 Santa Monica Ave. Organizers said the trees are brought to the area from Oregon and will be available at reasonable prices throughout the holiday season. For more information, call (619) 224-4906. Baron’s Marketplace to host holiday gala In the spirit of the holidays, Barons Marketplace will be hosting a weekend of music and goodies. Baron’s will feature local musician Larry Zeiger and some of his friends for a festive holiday gathering Saturday, Dec. 12 from noon to 4 p.m., although the celebration will run in its entirety from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Participants can stop in after a long day of holiday shopping and grab a complimentary cup of hot cocoa or mulled apple cider, as well as various holiday appetizer samplers. The gourmet goodies will return for sampling on Sunday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Baron’s is located at 4001 W. Point Loma Blvd. For more information, call (619) 223-1696 ext. 305, or e-mail [email protected].