Ramona, CA

Ramona Paddywagon Finds New Life in San Diego By Johnny McDonald       A tired-looking, 1930s police paddy wagon was located about 12 years ago in a Ramona lot at Highway 67 and Dye Road. Its wood frame was rotting and a couple of wheels were missing. After about $60,000 in restoration costs, it has been pressed back in service as a recruiting and fundr... More ... Ramona Country Fair       The 37th annual Ramona Country Fair is looking for more vendors. Food, arts, crafts and commercial items will be on display and for sale. There is also space available for non-profit and public awareness groups. The Ramona Country Fair runs Aug. 2-5 at the Ramona fairgrounds at 5... More ... War Dog Flies High As a Tribute to Veterans By Regina Elling       After more than 14,000 hours of flying time, 1,000 air shows and 38 years of flight, John Collver can still remember the plane he bought for $500 nearly 20 years ago. After all, he's still flying it. And wouldn't have it any other way. Collver is best known to Ramona Air Show audienc... More ... Wingwalker Joined Ramona Air Show By Regina Elling       "I don't pay much attention to the safety lines," Margi Stivers says nonchalantly. "And you can see that my safety harness isn't much of a harness." No, the tiny belt she calls a harness wouldn't give much comfort to most people. More ... Miss Julian and Teen Miss Julian 2007 There are Two New Queens in Town! By Amber Ward       Casey Peyakov has been crowned Miss Julian 2007. Casey Clay Peyakov has lived in Julian all her life and her family has been in Julian for five generations. Casey will be a senior this year at Julian High School and is very actively involved in school and the community. More ... All Win at Annual Fourth of July Parade By Bobbi Zane       Everyone came up a winner at the annual Fourth of July Parade. This year's edition produced some of the most creative entries seen in years, a gathering of more than 30 members of Julian's old families, more period costumes than ever before and an array of unique equestrian entries. More ...