Ramona, CA

A Man and His Trains      by Johnny McDonald Ramona’s Bob Darron helps run a railroad twice a week, but his work involves a long trip to Balboa Park. More ... Model Railroad      by Johnny McDonald The golden age of train travel might be over, but the never-ending enthusiasm from hobbyists fuels methods of “riding the rails” — in miniature — at Balboa Park’s Model Railroad Museum. More ... Ramona Senior Center To Launch Fund Drive      Officers of the Ramona Senior Center are gearing up to conduct a local fund-raising drive during the next several weeks. More ... Megan’s Law information at the Ramona Sheriff’s Station Ramona is first unincorporated Sheriff’s Station to provide system to the Public      The Megan’s Law CD-ROM system, containing information on serious and high-risk sex offenders, is now available by appointment only at the Ramona Sheriff’s Station, 1424 Montecito Road. More ... Water District Needs Your Help      Beginning on Sunday, Sept. 26 and continuing until Wednesday morning, Sept. 29, the Ramona Municipal Water District is requesting that all customers not use water outside of their homes. More ... Dreams Really Do Come True      by Marlene Robershaw Francine Abbott’s dream of owning her own business has come true in a really big way. More ... St. Mary’s-in-the-Valley Backpack Outreach Program      As part of its Outreach Program to children and youth, St. Mary’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church held its second annual Backpack Outreach Program at the church. This was done in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club of Ramona, represented by Mary Halliday, Children and Youth Services Chair. More ... Kiwanis Drawing for Doll House      Ramona Kiwanians Charles Teichert Jr. and Donna Klingen-meier admire the custom built and finished the seven-room doll house. The drawing will be held on Saturday, November 6. More ... Anorama Sets Del Mar Oaks Stakes Record      by Joe Naiman Not only did Anorama win the Grade I Del Mar Oaks stakes race Aug. 21 at Del Mar, but the Golden Eagle Farm filly set a stakes record. More ... Thornbury, Battaglia Win Junior Rodeo Events      by Joe Naiman Two Ramona youngsters won events at the California Junior Rodeo Association competition Aug. 14 at the Lakeside Rodeo Grounds. More ... ‘Pianist Of Genius’ Gustavo Romero To Perform In Ramona      by Marlene Robershaw The Ramona Concert Association’s 20th Anniversary Season will open Oct. 8 with the return of pianist Gustavo Romero. More ...