Ramona, CA

Photos by Jamey Ritter       An anxious crowd waits for Santa Claus. At right, Santa makes his entrance. More ... King Leo Confections By Amber Ward       King Leo is the symbol of a century-old tradition. Founded in 1901, King Leo first became famous for its delicious peppermint sticks. Since then, King Leo has added cinnamon sticks, truffles, fudge, salt water taffy, English toffee and of course, its famous Chocolate Peppermint Bark ... More ... A Christmas Carol in Julian By Amber Ward       The Julian Theater Company presents Kinney Productions' "A Christmas Carol" at the Julian Town Hall three weekends in December. This classic Charles Dickens story of a lonely, cold-hearted man who is shown the true meaning of life during one haunted Christmas Eve will warm the hearts of all... More ... Find Great Holiday Decorations Here on the Hill By Bobbi Zane       Great one-of-a-kind holiday decorations are as close as Santa Ysabel and Wynola, in three fabulous shops that offer an array of items that you won't find in the mall shops. The Christmas Story, part of the Once Upon a Time complex in Santa Ysabel, is a year-round treasure trove of tre... More ... Missoula Children's Theater Comes to Warner Schools       Missoula Children's Theater (MCT), the nation's largest touring children's theater will arrive in Warner on Sunday, Dec. 3. They'll have everything it takes to put on the play...except the cast. That's where Warner students come in. The team will hold an open audition and cast from 50 to 60 s... More ... Lawley Enchants Borrego       Celia Lawley swept away the audience at a Dec. 2 performance at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center. Performing works from "The Majesty of Simplicity," Lawley wove a spell of nature's romance with her lyrical voice and masterful song writing. More ... Julian Runner Scores in Annual High School Event By Bobbi Zane       Noah Sloan, a Julian High School track and cross country star, took first place in the annual 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 4. Sloan, 18, ran the distance from the high school parking lot to the carriage turnaround on Farmer Road in 18:17, speeding past 157 other contestants. More ... New Faces at the Helm in Romano's By Bobbi Zane       When new owners take over a popular restaurant like Romano's Dodge House Ristorante, it's news. And it's a bit scary. Guests at the Julian restaurant start wondering what's going to change and will they like the changes. More ... Photos from the 41st Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival parade. Photos by Amber Ward      Presiding over the parade was Grand Marshal San Diego Chicken. More ... December Almanac Snow or No Snow, That Is The Question By Clinton S. Powell, Naturalist       Perhaps the most important question about winter and specifically Christmas day is: will snow arrive and allow us to enjoy a seldom- experienced activity in Southern California? My daily records show a very slim forecast for a white Christmas. Some years, 14 inches to 16 inches of ... More ... Explore Santa Ysabel Open Space       Join the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy to explore the beauty of Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve on a guided hike in one of the newest additions to the San Dieguito River Park. There will be easy and strenuous options for hikes of all abilities. More ...