In 1996 opened a large library that includes children's and adult reading rooms and multimedia center and community meeting rooms. Crime not tracked my FBI but demographics say low. Newspaper in 1996, reviewing a two-year period, noted RB had no homicides in that time. Patrolled by San Diego police. Seniors help out with visits to people who can't leave their homes, and vacation checks and with anti-drug programs at schools.
Some subdivisions have gates.
Although political power resides with San Diego City Council, local groups have say over planning, recreation and other aspects of community life. The child attend Poway district schools. Scores in 80s and 90s, among highest in sate. Much attention to schools. About 38 percent were over age 55.