Ramona, CA

The 2006 Ramona Rodeo Queen And Her Court Mackenzie Cayford captures 2006 Rodeo Queen title. By Tiffany Watkins      Charles R. Nunn Performing Arts Center at Olive Peirce Middle School was lit up with cameras flashing and an audience cheering when 17-year-old Mackenzie Cayford, a senior from Valley Center High School, was crowned the 2006 Ramona Rodeo Queen on March 25. More ... Ramona Artists Open Studio Tour Set for April 8-9      Now in its fourth year, the Ramona Artists Open Studio Tour, a Ramona Chamber of Commerce- sponsored event showcasing local talent, has become a highly anticipated and well-attended art event when Ramona artists open their studios to visitors. Set for April 8 and 9, 16 local artists invite the publi More ... Shamrocks Early Times Softball in Ramona      By Darrell Beck In 1946 a group of local men headed by Ralph Stephen organized a fast-pitch softball team called the Shamrocks, also known simply as The Town Team. They played home games on the new lighted field at Ninth and G streets, adjoining the old high school. As there were no outf More ... Basis for Farmland Protection Set in Williamson Act      By E.A. Barrera Whether it is looking at ways to preserve the backcountry of San Diego County, promote agriculture in San Diego County or lock-in open space easements under the General Plan 2020 process, all debates encompassing the future growth of San Diego County eventually fall bac More ... Julian Library Today      By Jon F. Noland The Julian library was established in 1913 as a branch of the San Diego County Library. Its first home was in the high school at that time. Between 1916 and 1971, it moved to various locations, finally sharing space with Julian Chamber of Commerce on Main Street. Writer More ... Manzinita High Mountain Rendezvous Takes a Step Back in Time      By Amber Ward The annual Manzinita High Mountain Rendezvous is the place to discover living history with a step back in time for a visit to a North American fur trade encampment. It will be taking place from May 2 to 8 in Santa Ysabel. History comes alive with tepees, period clothing, mu More ... San Francisco Exhibit Featured at Julian Pioneer Museum      By Amber Ward The Julian Pioneer Museum is featuring a special exhibit for the 100-year anniversary of the "Great San Francisco Earthquake and Fire." More ...