Ramona, CA

Where Visitors Can Stay in Ramona this Summer      By Jim Evans Summer is just around the corner - June 21 officially - and the great American vacation season is already in full swing. San Diego has traditionally been one of the most popular vacation destinations for summer travelers, and Ramona, with its close proximity to just about ev More ... iTan Customers Are Achieving a Summer Glow Without the Sun      By Tiffany Watkins iTan Solariums opened its doors April 17 in Ramona and has been bronzing and pampering its customers ever since. More ... Kid's Day at the Rodeo      Five-year old twins Chance, seated, and Chase Lovato get some authentic cowboy face beautification from Tisha Brown. Photos by Carol Kinney More ... Vacation Time: Purrfect Pet Sitters for Your Pets      By Tiffany Watkins Linda Ahkami, owner of Purrfect Pet Sitters, uses the drop-in service to take care of the animals with a few additional household chores. Ahkami said the number of drop-in visits a day depends on the needs of the client and can be up to three times a day. She spends a More ... Summer Fun Planned for Youngsters      By Tiffany Watkins School is almost out for summer vacation and the community has many events lined up to keep youngsters' minds stimulated and bodies active. More ... Premier Designs, Inc. Offers High Fashion Jewelry      By Tiffany Watkins Diamonds and pearls are a girl's best friend and Premier Designs helps women look and feel their best with beautiful jewelry. They also know men like to accessorize their wardrobe, too. More ... Ramona Rotary Still Raising Funds for 4th of July Fireworks      Ramona Rotary, which hosts the annual July 4th Family Picnic and Fireworks program on the soccer field behind Olive Peirce Middle School, is a little less than halfway to its goal of raising $20,000. More ... Kiwanis Bow-Wow Pow-Wow Set for June 10      The second annual Kiwanis Bow-Wow Pow-Wow will be held once again at the Ramona Fair Grounds from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 10. All Ramona area dog owners and dog lovers are invited to attend and enter their pets in any of the 12 fun dog contests. Ribbons will be awarded to all animals entered. A tr More ... Memorial Day Observed      Left to right, Col. Matt Blackledge, George Little, Larry Littlefield, L/Cpl. Chance Bowman, John Hine and John Schwaesdall in background fold the flag that was presented to Lucy Miller at the Vietnam Veterans Monument. Photos by Darrel Kinney More ... D-Day Remembered But By Whom?       A Commentary By Jim Evans "As our boat touched sand and the ramp went down, I became a visitor to hell." More ... SR71, A Symbol of Troubled Times      By Johnny McDonald Vice president Dick Cheney's recent criticism of Russian president Vladmir Putin's government prompted that country's media to warn that it could regenerate another Cold War. More ...