Ramona, CA

Karen Clendenen Stays at Helm of Chamber Board by Ruth Lepper      Karen Clendenen will continue as president of Ramona Chamber of Commerce for the second year, working to complete the goals she has set in motion. More ... Ray Cardona Loves More Than His Job by Ruth Lepper      Ray Cardona is in love. Not only with his wife, Lillian, but also with all the people he comes in contact with every day at the Ramona Senior Center. More ... Beyond The Scars Local Camp Hosts Burn Survivors by Jim Evans      They came from all over San Diego, San Bernardino, Riverside and Imperial counties — approximately 40 children and 22 adults who have survived the devastating physical and psychological effects of burn injuries. More ... Home Selling Info Offered at Symposium      Whether homeowners decide to sell their home themselves or hire a real estate professional, having the "right" knowledge is essential to make the best home-selling decisions. More ... No Butts About It! Fire Danger Still Very Real by Jim Evans      The Cedar Fire, California’s largest and most damaging fire, has finally been extinguished, but a very real danger exists for a repeat of this disaster. More ... San Pasqual Academy An Educational and Social Experiment that Works by Jim Evans      "Provide us a place to live where the trust between staff and the youth, best-friend relationships can be made, we learn, feel safe and be recognized as individuals." More ... Taking Fitness To The Next Level Local Fitness Entrepreneur Expanding by Jim Evans      For the past 15 years the Ramona Fitness Center has been providing health and fitness services to the Ramona community. Consistent with this leadership role, the club is now upgrading its current facilities and spinning off an exciting new facility exclusively for women. More ... Regional Fire Protection, Budget Challenges Top Concerns Of County In 2004      The horror of the October 2003 Firestorms should persuade the County’s 64 separate fire departments to put aside parochial interests and work toward one regional unified firefighting entity, Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Dianne Jacob said Wednesday night in the 2004 State of the County Address. More ... HOMETOWN HERO HITS HOMER Koonce Called up to Spring Training by Oakland A’s by Jim Evans      For the past 10 years, Julian’s Graham Koonce has toiled in baseball’s minor leagues waiting for his chance to play in the majors. Like Dennis Quaid in the movie "The Rookie," he finally reached his goal at the ripe old age of 28, when he was called up in September to join the Oakland Athl... More ... Different Communities See Different Impact From Proposition A by Joe Naiman      The Rural Lands Initiative, which will be Proposition A on the March 2 ballot, has supporters and opponents arguing the impacts of the initiative as well as the merits. More ... Exercise and Strength Training is Especially Important As We Age by Johnny McDonald      Gyms are full of young people working with all sorts of equipment to toughen those muscles. They seem to push their routines to coincide with an active life. More ...