Ramona, CA

Aha! The Moment Of Truth! Former Military Aviator Leaves His Mark as Teacher by Jim Evans      After serving more than 28 years as a military aviator in the U.S. Navy — many of those years teaching young servicemen and women — Peter Casalegno decided that he wanted to teach middle-school students after he retired from the military. More ... High School Dropout Retires From Teaching He Turned His Life Around to Make a Positive Impact on Others by Jim Evans      Some of Gene Doxey’s students at Olive Peirce Middle School — and their parents — might find it hard to believe that the 1989-90 Teacher of the Year who has been listed three times in "Who’s Who in America" was once a high-school dropout. More ... FOR THE LOVE OF CHILDREN Teacher/Administrator Moves On by Jim Evans      Bonnie Mendenhall always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Even as a young girl, she was always organizing things — sometimes to the consternation of her family and friends. More ... Highlights of Supervisors’ Meetings by Joe Naiman      An ordinance for fire-prevention measures and recommendations for Community Development Block Grant allocations highlighted Board of Supervisors meetings on Feb. 24, 25 and March 16. More ... Ramona Girls Volleyball by Keith Antigiovanni      It might be the off-season for Ramona High School volleyball, but the team has already begun to prepare for next year after a fourth-place finish in the highly competitive Valley League. More ... Tour Features Rancho Santa Teresa Homes      The San Vicente Valley Club presents their 23rd Annual Home and Garden Tour on Saturday, May 8. Four homes in Rancho Santa Teresa will be open from 11:00 a.m. More ... THE ENDING IS WORTH THE MEANING A Local Pastor’s Struggle to Find Faith by Jim Evans      Pastor Luauna of "A Touch from Above Ministries" at Prayer Mountain has suffered enough personal trials and tribulations during her lifetime to explain why she relates so well to the needs of her congregation — she has been there, done that, and moved ahead with her life. More ... Ramona Rodeo Parade Set for May 15      Floats, equestrians, musicians — even antique cars and tractors — are invited to be a part of this year’s Ramona Rodeo Parade, to be held Saturday, May 15, beginning at 9:30 a.m. More ... Nail Nak Celebrates 12 Years by Jim Evans      It isn’t easy to stay in business for 12 years — most new businesses fail within the first three years — but Nail Nak & Golden Tan Day Spa & Salon has beaten the odds, and then some. More ... A Family Affair Mama Rosa’s Celebrates Silver Anniversary by Jim Evans      Good food and good prices have been a tradition of the Donato family since Mama Rosa’s Italian Restaurant opened in 1979 in Ramona. More ... LIFE BEGINS ON MAIN STREET Day Promenade Building Helps to Revitalize Ramona’s Main Street by Jim Evans      The new Day Promenade Building at 850 Main Street in Ramona has assumed a life of its own, with its modern innovative architecture and mix of prime retail and office space. More ...