Ramona, CA

San Vicente Valley Club Hosts Annual Home Tour By Ruth Lepper       Four homes in Ramona will be open to the public on April 21 when the San Vicente Valley Club hosts its 26th annual home and garden tour. The event, which includes an arts and crafts faire, bake sale, luncheon, fashion show and wine tasting, is the club's major fundraiser for its scholarship... More ... One Room Schoolhouses By Darrell Beck       As the gold rush of the 1870s began to draw gold seekers over the trails and through the canyons, some passing through the backcountry were attracted not by gold but to the climate and the soil. Thus, many began to settle into the valleys and foothills and start families and farms. More ... Ramona Artists Plan Open Studio Tour       Ramona's natural scenic beauty is enhanced each spring when the work of Ramona artists comes on view during the Ramona Artists' Open Studios Tour. This annual Ramona Chamber of Commerce event, to be held April 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More ... "Staging" - A Minor Production For A Major Result Lights, Camera, Action… By Tracy Rolling       Staging is the art of redefining space and depersonalizing a home to show off its selling features while spending little or no money by using clients' existing furnishings. It is a growing trend that is sweeping across the nation and has found its way to Ramona. More ... Food Isn't the Only Thing Served at the Ramona Cafe Art Joins the Menu at the Local Cafe By Johnny McDonald       Bob Vanderveen joined his wife, Sonja, in the restaurant business 20 years ago and, although, satisfying customers is a vital role, his passion is somewhere in the clouds. If you haven't noticed, drop by Ramona Cafe and view a sampling of his extensive model plane collection and pa... More ... Ramona Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday By Johnny McDonald       There was a grand centennial celebration in Ramona last February. And, it all centered around Pearl Ruick. You see Pearl had reached the age of 100 on Feb. 26 and it was time for the senior center citizens to salute such an accomplishment. More ... Ramona's "Bitty Ball" Yields More Than Bits and Pieces for Some Local Youth By: Tracy Rolling       The Boys and Girls Club of Ramona has an introductory basketball program called "Bitty Basketball." This co-ed program is designed to help teach youngsters the fundamentals of basketball and establish an interest for the indoor winter sport. More ... Opening Day Pony League Baseball March 3, 2007 Photos of opening day of Pony League baseball. Photos by Darrel Kinney Read the Story... Two, Four, Six, Eight...Who Do We Appreciate? Pop Warner, Pop Warner, GO DAWGS! By Tracy Rolling       It's time to start thinking about football and cheerleading as the Ramona Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading organization is holding registration soon. Established in 1929, Pop Warner Little Scholars Inc. is a nonprofit organization that offers youngsters an opportunity to learn th... More ... FFA Field Day Draws Students from 22 Schools By Ruth Lepper       Warner Springs High School was overrun with students on March 10, all showing up on a sunny Saturday with a common goal: to do their best in demonstrating their skills at the FFA Field Day. This is the eighth year Warner Springs has hosted the event, drawing more than 300 students fro... More ... Let's Go Fly a Kite Up to the Highest Height… By Tracy Rolling       When you think of flying a kite, it's hard not to hum a few bars from the 1964 blockbuster hit "Mary Poppins." The memorable tune comes at the end of the movie, when Jane and Michael Banks are joined by their mom and dad to fly their homemade kites; and they all lived happily ever a... More ... Robotics Team Heads to National Competition       At the Robotics Regional Competition in San Diego in March, the Sun Valley Charter High School robotics team won a chance to compete in the Robotics Championship Competition in Atlanta April 12-14. More ... Judges Select an Ambassador for Ramona And the winner is... By Tracy Rolling       As spring brings newness and beauty to Ramona, a select group of contestants prepares for the annual Miss Ramona Scholarship Pageant. Pageant Director Janelle Castrejon says that this year there are 15 "dynamic women" between the ages of 17 and 25 competing for the title of Miss Ram... More ... New Chamber President Heads Advertising, Marketing Campaign By Ruth Lepper       Ralph Mittman stepped into the presidency of Ramona Chamber of Commerce at the beginning of 2007 and is moving ahead with plans for an increased advertising and marketing campaign for local businesses. To kickoff the campaign, the chamber has a billboard on state Route 67 at the south... More ... Ramona Art Guild Artist Presents How to Participate in Art Shows       Cathy Carey will be the featured artist when the Ramona Art Guild holds its monthly meeting on April 18. Carey, just back from the New York Expo, will present information on how to participate in art shows: how to apply, plan, what to take, and how to pack and ship the art. Her presentation w... More ... A Kids Paradise at Bluebird Riding School By Teri Merry       When you were a kid did you ever dream of having your own pony? If you are a parent today and your child has the same dream, Ramona's Bluebird Riding School may be the perfect place for you to start with your own kids. Bluebird Riding School is designed especially for kids 5 to... More ... Sixth Annual "Pioneer Day" ~ April 28       The Ramona Pioneer Historical Society presents its sixth annual "Pioneer Day" from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 on the museum grounds, 645 Main St. A variety of activities and events will be offered free of charge. There will be mule rides up and down Main Street for a nomina... More ... Last Minute Race Relocation Couldn't Stop Ramona Racers By Darrel Kinney       After having its raced moved from San Felipe to Ensenada, the 21st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 250 featured a field of 393 competing in the 216-mile race. Round Two of the six-race 2007 Desert Series was held March 10. The race ended in Santa Tomas, where 288 racers crossed the finish li... More ... Relay for Life       For 24 hours, starting at 10 a.m. April 24, Ramona residents will join the fight against cancer during the third annual Relay for Life. The event is an all-night vigil that raises funds for the American Cancer Society's cancer research, community education and local programs. More ... Boulder Tank and Pipeline Project Commences By Tracy Rolling       Work on a 65-foot-diameter water storage tank and 4,400-foot long pipeline project in the Mt. Woodson area is under way. The $1.9 million project is part of the Ramona Municipal Water District's Boulder Tank and Pipeline Project. More ... Borchardt's Career Spins on a Fast Wheel By Johnny McDonald       It's only natural that Ron Borchardt should be the proprietor of Ron's Tire & Brake because much of his life has evolved around cars - mostly the racing variety. The long-time Ramona resident will be celebrating 30 years at the same family-owned and operated tire, brake and suspensio... More ...