Ramona, CA

Jhs Track Squads Celebrate Great Year By Bobbi Zane       Members of the Julian High School girls and boys track teams celebrated another successful season at a schoolwide recognition event on May 29 and later at a special awards presentation at the home of coach Bill Porter. More ... Old Farming is New at Volcan View Farm By Bobbi Zane       Old farming practices never die. They just fade into new, scientific practices. That's the theory behind biodynamic farming, an up-and-coming way of growing fruits and vegetables that produces clean, pesticide-free products. More ... Hungarian Restaurant Opens in Wynola By Bobbi Zane       Budapest, in the form of a new Hungarian restaurant, has come to Julian. The restaurant, quite possibly the only one to serve Hungarian fare in San Diego County, is named Gulyas Csarda. It opened to a large crowd on June 19 in Wynola. More ... Bennett Foundation Awards Scholarships       Four $1,000 scholarships were recently awarded to some of Julian High School's graduating seniors. The recipients were Gina Beckman, Laura LaChusa, Lisa Morgan and Julie Whirlow. Thanks to the generosity of the Julian community, and their donations at the Bennett Foundation-sponsored fl... More ... Pioneer Museum Expansion Begins By Bobbi Zane       The expansion of the Julian Pioneer Museum got under way on May 25 with a groundbreaking ceremony for the addition of a new room, which will house displays and provide a work space for researchers. A new Indian Exhibit will be home to the museum's Native American and Marshal South col... More ... PhotoS by Regina Elling       A fire broke out on Highway 78 at Deer Canyon Road near Santa Ysabel on Sunday, July 1. Dubbed the "Deer Fire," it was reported that 60 acres were burned. At the same time, a fire at Wynola Road and Banner Grade, the "Banner Fire," eventually totaled 110 acres. Above, a view of the Deer Fir... More ... 9th Annual Julian Blues Bash      Damon Burns and his wife Donna from Highland CA were the winners of the Fender Strat guitar. Photos by Darrel Kinney More ... Harry Potter Midnight Party Fundraiser       The Julian Woman's Club will be holding a Midnight Book Release Party at 11:45 p.m., July 20. The latest and final Harry Potter book is scheduled for release July 21, but this is your chance to get an early copy. There will be snacks, door prizes and books available for those who want to... More ...