Ramona, CA

Local Artist Exhibit in Balboa Park      The 2003 Cedar Fire took away Charlotte Mitchell's glass studio. but it gave her inspiration to create powerful sculptures from fragments that remained. She is able to turn tragedy on its head and give hope and joy to others through her art. This "fire to create" has now culminated in her first so More ... Tribute to Julian's Black Pioneers Ends with Successful Celebration      By Ruth Lepper It was a day of celebration when the Julian Black Pioneers History Committee unveiled headstones in the local cemetery to pay tribute to three of the town's early settlers. More ... Lifetime Resident Anne Farley Succumbs at 95      By Ruth Lepper Anne M. Farley, a lifelong resident of Wynola, died Feb. 5 at the age of 95. More ... Thilken Continues to Head Julian Chamber of Commerce      By Ruth Lepper County Supervisor Dianne Jacob installed the 2006 Julian Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Feb. 10 as a roomful of safari-garbed guests looked on. More ... Music Maker: Realtor Janet Gastil has Another Life      By Bobbi Zane Julian residents have come to expect surprises when they discover the "other lives" of friends and neighbors. More ... SDG&E Plan Opposed by Jacob and Sierra Club      Commentary by E.A. Barrera County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club have declared their opposition to San Diego Gas & Electric's proposal to build a massive power link through the eastern portions of the county. Called the "Sunrise Powerlink" by SDG&E More ... Owens Mine was Largest Producer in Julian Area      By Amber Ward The Owens Mine was registered on March 11, 1870 by four men: James Kelly, J. E. Pember, Barney Owens and Frank Murphy. The Owens Ledge, (where the quartz is initially exposed from the mountain), is located northwest of the Washington Mine, just north of Julian's townsit More ... Explorer Post offers First-Hand Experience      By Amber Ward Since 2004, the Julian Volunteer Fire Station has been host to the Explorers program, a division of the Boy Scouts of America. The Explorer Post offers local youth first-hand experience in the fields of emergency medical and fire services. Cadets are invited to "ride alon More ... March Almanac Is Rain On the Way?      By Clinton S. Powell, Naturalist March is the last month of the year that historically has produced significant rainfall in our Southern California Mountains. Our official rain year begins on the first day of July to the end of June; however, not much is expected in the three months, especiall More ... Reward Offered in Animal Shooting Incident      By Bobbi Zane Rewards totaling $3,500 are being offered by two animal support organizations for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting animals with arrows in the Banner area. More ... Merchants Schedule Open House on Main Street      By Bobbi Zane The next Julian Merchants Association Open House Block Party is set for Main Street on March 20 when businesses along the south side of the street between Washington and B streets will remain open after regular hours. More ... Local Artist Exhibit in Balboa Park      The 2003 Cedar Fire took away Charlotte Mitchell's glass studio. but it gave her inspiration to create powerful sculptures from fragments that remained. She is able to turn tragedy on its head and give hope and joy to others through her art. This "fire to create" has now culminated in her first so More ... Tribute to Julian's Black Pioneers Ends with Successful Celebration      By Ruth Lepper It was a day of celebration when the Julian Black Pioneers History Committee unveiled headstones in the local cemetery to pay tribute to three of the town's early settlers. More ... Lifetime Resident Anne Farley Succumbs at 95      By Ruth Lepper Anne M. Farley, a lifelong resident of Wynola, died Feb. 5 at the age of 95. More ... Thilken Continues to Head Julian Chamber of Commerce      By Ruth Lepper County Supervisor Dianne Jacob installed the 2006 Julian Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors on Feb. 10 as a roomful of safari-garbed guests looked on. More ... Music Maker: Realtor Janet Gastil has Another Life      By Bobbi Zane Julian residents have come to expect surprises when they discover the "other lives" of friends and neighbors. More ... SDG&E Plan Opposed by Jacob and Sierra Club      Commentary by E.A. Barrera County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and the San Diego Chapter of the Sierra Club have declared their opposition to San Diego Gas & Electric's proposal to build a massive power link through the eastern portions of the county. Called the "Sunrise Powerlink" by SDG&E More ... Owens Mine was Largest Producer in Julian Area      By Amber Ward The Owens Mine was registered on March 11, 1870 by four men: James Kelly, J. E. Pember, Barney Owens and Frank Murphy. The Owens Ledge, (where the quartz is initially exposed from the mountain), is located northwest of the Washington Mine, just north of Julian's townsit More ... Explorer Post offers First-Hand Experience      By Amber Ward Since 2004, the Julian Volunteer Fire Station has been host to the Explorers program, a division of the Boy Scouts of America. The Explorer Post offers local youth first-hand experience in the fields of emergency medical and fire services. Cadets are invited to "ride alon More ... March Almanac Is Rain On the Way?      By Clinton S. Powell, Naturalist March is the last month of the year that historically has produced significant rainfall in our Southern California Mountains. Our official rain year begins on the first day of July to the end of June; however, not much is expected in the three months, especiall More ... Reward Offered in Animal Shooting Incident      By Bobbi Zane Rewards totaling $3,500 are being offered by two animal support organizations for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting animals with arrows in the Banner area. More ... Merchants Schedule Open House on Main Street      By Bobbi Zane The next Julian Merchants Association Open House Block Party is set for Main Street on March 20 when businesses along the south side of the street between Washington and B streets will remain open after regular hours. More ...