Ramona, CA

Memorial Ceremony Set for Julian’s Black Pioneers      By Ruth Lepper David Lewis and Valorie Ashley are spearheading plans for headstones to be placed on at least four of Julian’s black pioneers’ graves, along with a special plaque to commemorate their importance to the history of Julian. More ... Julian’s Upcoming January Events      By Amber Ward • December 31-January 2: Visit the Town Hall Crafters from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as they hold their craft show in the Julian Town Hall. More ... ARTEOLOGY: A James Hubbell Art Restoration Workshop      By Bobbi Zane Ever wonder how the archaeologists figure out what pottery shards belong together to form a plate or bowl? More ... A Weedy Problem Leads to A New Passion      Therese Nerat sets high standards for potential adoptees of her goats, requiring them to shower the babies with love and attention. Chickens, roosters and other fowl also find a home at Nerat’s ranch. Photos by Regina B. Elling More ... Eagle Soars at Julian High School      By Amber Ward During a senior class meeting in mid-September, it was decided that the 2006 senior class gift would be a mural of a huge bald eagle painted in the newly renovated Julian High School multipurpose room. More ... Shop Julian Unique Boutiques & More      By Bobbi Zane Now is a good time to explore Julian’s truly unique shops. Most offer one-of-a-kind items that you’re unlikely to find in any of the down-the-hill shopping centers. Many of the shops are having sales this month, and most offer discounts to locals who ask for them. More ... Fire Safe Council of Greater Julian Prepares for Future Wildfires      By Jim Evans Under the continuing threat of wildfires, it was a “no-brainer” when concerned citizens of Julian organized the Fire Safe Council of Greater Julian in March 2004, just a few months after the devastation of the 2003 Cedar and Pines fires. More ... JHS Cross Country TeamScores in League, State Events      By Bobbi Zane Nine Julian Union High School cross country runners made a big impression this fall as they competed in a series of events locally and statewide. More ... MERCHANTS BLOCK PARTY SET FOR JAN. 16      By Bobbi Zane The Julian Merchants Association will hold the first of seven open house Block Parties in the Cole Building block from 5 to 7 p.m. on More ... Historic Santa Ysabel Store Full of Surprises      By Jim Evans It still looks like a traditional general store of the late 1800s from the outside, which makes sense, because the Santa Ysabel General Store on Highway 78 was, and still is, a general store. It was built in 1884, and during the past hundred-plus years has operated as a po More ... January Almanac A So. Cal. Winter Can’t Be Beat      By Clinton S. Powell, Naturalist January in our Southern California mountains is basically a whirling mixture of cold wind, frost, rain and snow, or stunning, still-warm mornings with bright winter sun. More ...