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 ... La Suer and Runner Introduce AB 231      Assemblyman Jay La Suer (R-La Mesa) and Assemblywoman Sharon Runner (R-Lancaster) have jointly introduced, with Runner being the lead author, Assembly Bill 231 which is a comprehensive bill to protect our children from those who prey upon their innocence. 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 ... 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 ... Polynesian Dancing Is a Way of Life      By Ruth Lepper Penni Evans has been dancing traditional Polynesian dances since she was a small child. After she left her native Hawaii, she started teaching the dances to other women. Now she heads a group of professional dancers called “Young Polynesians.” More ... Ramona Oaks Enforcement, Final Map Approval Highlights August Supervisors Meeting      By Joe Naiman Off-road enthusiasts no longer have free rein along the dirt roads in Ramona Acres, thanks to efforts by residents and a vote by the county Board of Supervisors. 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 ... Hunsaker Wins Cruiser Main Event      By Joe Naiman Ramona’s Bob Hunsaker earned his first auto racing win Aug. 13 with a victory in the Perris Auto Speedway’s Cruiser division main event. More ... Volunteer to Volunteer Rsvp Opportunities Abound      By Jim Evans Retired and looking for something to do with your time? Like to give something back to your community? The Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, or RSVP, has hundreds of volunteer opportunities available to retired and senior residents 55 and over throughout the county. Accord More ... Arts and Music Festival in Julian      By Ruth Lepper The 16th annual Arts & Music Festival will be in full swing Sept. 24 and 25 under the apple trees at Menghini Winery. More ... Ramona Concerts Begins 2005-2006 Season on the “Orient Express”      By Marlene Robershaw The Ramona Concerts 2005-06 season will kick off in grand style on Saturday, Oct. 1, with the the unique group known as Quartetto Gelato. More ... The Libraray Corner      By Avonelle D. Box September, formerly the seventh month and named from the Latin “seven,” ends our summer vacations and Summer Reading Program at the Ramona Library, which registered 572 youth in the six-week “Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds.” More ...