Ramona, CA

Helicopters Over Ramona Supervisor Jacob Intervenes to Address Noise, Irregular Flight Patterns Disturbing to Local Residents      By Jim Evans David Vargo doesn’t mind helicopters. He understands their value in aviation and appreciates their importance in fighting Ramona’s perennial wildfires — he just doesn’t want them flying over his neighborhood day and night, drowning out conversations, television programs and More ... DeMund Assists with SPIE 50th Anniversary Meeting      By Joe Naiman SPIE, the international optical science society, celebrated its 50th anniversary at its annual meeting, held July 31 to Aug. 4 in San Diego, and past president Chuck DeMund was among the participants. More ... DOWN & DIRTY IN THE PIT Team Effort Behind RWM Success      By Jim Evans Randy Waitman has seen his share of the spotlight through the years, but the International Hot Boat Association’s two-time World Champion drag boat racer and longtime drag and sprint car racer is humble enough and smart enough to know that behind every great driver is a grea More ... Judy Alduenda and The Art ofDecorative Painting      By Laura Calverley Local artist Judy Alduenda is passionate about painting — tole painting. More ... On The Road to Collectibles...Antique Gas Pumps are the Rage      By E.A. Barrera Automobiles and everything to do with them have long been a passion of the American people, so it should come as little surprise that there is an entire industry devoted to the collecting and trading of vintage automobiles, their parts, and anything related to the car tha More ... Obituary Don Blackburn Dies in Kentucky      By Ruth Lepper Longtime Ramona resident Don Blackburn died Aug. 3, 2005, in Pikeville, Ky., of an apparent heart attack. More ... Will Windmills Tilt Toward Julian?      By Bobbi Zane The specter of power-generating windmills marching along the crest of Volcan Mountain brought about 100 Julian residents out to a Town Hall meeting to discuss a proposal for meteorological test towers on the hillside above Banner Grade. More ... Julian Woman’s Club 2004 District and State Awards      By Amber Ward The Julian Woman’s Club has received well-deserved recognition for its efforts in public charity, education and community service, winning 11 first-place awards at the California Federation of Woman’s Clubs’ district and state conventions. More ... Villa De Valor Nets Fourth Award      By Ruth Lepper Valorie Ashley is popping her buttons with pride. Her bed and breakfast inn, Villa de Valor/Hildreth House, has received its fourth honor from Arrington’s Inn Traveler, a publication read throughout the United States and Canada. More ... Author to Mark Library’s First Birthday      By Bobbi Zane Atalk by best-selling author Victor Villasenor will mark the first anniversary of the opening of the new Julian library. More ...