Ramona, CA

WARNER SPRINGS More Than Meets the Eye by Jim Evans      Perhaps Donna Abell said it best when she said "We may be one of San Diego’s best-kept secrets." But the "secret" has been out for a long time for those in the know because the unincorporated village of Warner Springs has been a popular destination for visitors for years. More ... "When NOT to Keep a Secret" Local Student Wins Essay Contest by Jim Evans      With the recent fifth anniversary of the Columbine, Colo. killings and student violence on the increase in schools across the country, it has become increasingly important to encourage students to communicate openly with their parents, faculty, and law enforcement agencies when they hear conversatio... More ... Julian B&B Guild to Host Spring Tour by Bobbi Zane      Julian’s Bed and Breakfast Guild hosts a tour of six member lodgings on Thursday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More ... YMCA Camp Marston      Life is settling back to normal. Since November, 2003, Camps Marston and Raintree have been operating almost continuously. During mid-week times, hundreds of 6th-grade children attend camp, learning about the outdoors. More ... Donations to Four Local Charities Presented      On April 29 the California Association of Mortgage Brokers presented four posterboard sized checks of $7,500 each (grand total of $30,000) to four separate charities. More ... Insurance Commissioner Meets with Fire Victims Volcan Mountain, hiking trails at Heise reopen      County Chairwoman Dianne Jacob and the Department of Parks and Recreation celebrated the reopening of Volcan Mountain Open Space Preserve and hiking trails at William Heise County Park on Wednesday, April 28 at Heise County Park and concluded with refreshments and a ranger-led interpretive hike. More ... Art Shows Set for Julian, Santa Ysabel      Two art events are scheduled for the Julian area for May. More ... JULIAN/CUYAMACA RESOURCE CENTER      Julian/Cuyamaca is also in need of volunteers to assist with putting together their storage sheds, in addition to property cleanup and rebuilding projects. More ... "Journey to My Heart"      "Journey to My Heart" is much more than a camp — it’s an unforgettable experience for the whole family. For those who have recently experienced the loss of a loved one, Sharp HospiceCare offers an annual camp, which has helped many participants develop the coping skills needed t... More ... Nunsense is a Hoot      The hilarious musical comedy, "Nunsense" is rocking the rafters at the rustic Pine Hills Lodge & Dinner Theatre in Julian. Artistic Director Scott Kinney has scoured the hillsides to find a cast of five very talented women to play the Little Sisters of Hoboken. More ... Spencer Valley Dinner Theater      The Spencer Valley Educational Association was formed last year, and their first fundraiser was a Dinner Theater Event of "The Tempest." More ...