Ramona, CA

Independence Day: A Salute to Heroes      This old-fashioned celebration has become one of the Ramona’s most popular events. The twelfth annual July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks extravaganza sponsored by the Ramona Rotary Club allows everyone a once-a-year chance to relax and enjoy a good time of eating, visiting, playing games and being... More ... Fourth of July Parade Honors Firefighters by Ruth Lepper      The annual Fourth of July Parade paid tribute to firefighters as an enthusiastic crowd lined the streets of Julian. Dignitaries praised the townsfolk for pulling together after the disastrous effects of the Cedar fire last October. More ... Jamison Drafted by Mets, Leaning Toward Return to CSULB by Joe Naiman      Ramona’s Neil Jamison was selected by the New York Mets in the eighth round of the June baseball draft, but the right-handed pitcher is leaning toward a return to Cal State University Long Beach for his senior year. More ... Blues Bash Will be Big Event at Local Winery by Ruth Lepper      A friendly family atmosphere under oak and apple trees is the setting for the annual Blues Bash on July 17 at Menghini Winery. More ... Fire Prevention Measures, GP 2020 EIR Highlight Supervisors Meetings by Joe Naiman      After several sessions in early June in which the San Diego County Board of Supervisors received public testimony on budget issues but did not take action, the supervisors met for action items June 15-16. More ... Ramona Chamber of Commerce Prepares For The Big Event by Johnny McDonald      The four days of the 34th annual Ramona Country Fair, August 5-8, will be accentuated by theme programs based on the 1950s, ’60s,1800s and a Fiesta. The Junior Fair begins August 2nd. More ... HAIR TODAY – GONE TOMORROW! James Dukes Student Donates Hair to Good Cause by Jim Evans      To many people, Richie Read III looked like a girl because of his long mane of hair that reached all the way to the middle of his back. More ...