Ramona, CA

Matriarch Was Proud of Her Family By Ruth Lepper       Ruth McIntosh was the proud matriarch of one of the oldest families in Ramona, a position she cherished until her death on April 23 at the age of 91. "To me, she was just a great friend," said her son, Ralph McIntosh. "She was very supportive. She loved her family very much...She real... More ... Local Business Gains National Recognition       In an industry dominated by big-box stores, a Ramona business has been able to not only hold its own, but to stand out. Ideas in Wood, owned by Gary and Lynn Passavanti, has been producing kitchen and bath cabinets and wood furniture for the home and the office for 28 years. More ... New Postmaster at Ramona Post Office       Nick Boegeman has been selected as the new officer in charge, or postmaster, of the Ramona Post Office. He will begin June 11. Boegeman began his postal service career in 1986 as a letter carrier at the Cypress post office. In 1988, he transferred to the Santee Post Office, working his ... More ... Ramona Post Office Holds Passport Fair       On Saturday, July 28, the Ramona Post Office will hold a Passport Fair. The whole family is invited to get their passports at this Multicultural Passport Fair. Agents speaking English and Spanish will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with extended window hours to help process passports, t... More ... Actions Speak Louder than Words - Especially When Disaster Strikes By Tracy Rolling       "Don't be scared, be prepared!" That is the slogan for a nationwide campaign, spearheaded by Homeland Security and Ready America. According to Jill Olin, director of San Diego Public Safety and San Diego Homeland Security, only 1 in 3 families are prepared for a major disaster like fi... More ... RUSD Leaders Take a Stroll Down 'Memory Lane' By Tracy Rolling       Summer is the season of long days, outdoor activities and smoother commutes, but nothing shouts "summer is here" like the end of a school year. Just for fun, we asked some local school leaders about their fondest childhood memories, things they did over their summer breaks that were ... More ... Pond Building Workshop Attracts Contractors By Regina Elling       Exactly what does it take to build a large backyard goldfish or koi pond? Contractors recently found out when they attended "Advanced Build A Pond Day" held at a Ramona residence. "The workshop was designed as an advanced class in teaching contractors how to build a large pond," says... More ...       Adobe Animal Hospital recently donated two canine resuscitation kits to the San Diego Sheriff's Department Search and Rescue Canine Unit. The all-volunteer unit uses their personal dogs to assist law enforcement in searching for lost people. The resuscitation bags allow the handlers to prov... More ... Not Just Winners - But World Champions By Tracy Rolling       Four competitive cheerleaders from Ramona have something substantial to cheer about. Stephanie Brown, Tori Brown, Rachel McGhee, Cara Sharamitaro, Tara Hickman and Dakota Saunders are all part of the SoCal Elite Outlaws, a competitive cheer team from Poway. More ... Garden Club Reaps a Bountiful Harvest By Tracy Rolling       The art of gardening is defined as the practice of growing fruits and vegetables, flowers, and a variety of other vegetation, but in Ramona, there is more to the local Garden Club then houseplants, green houses and irrigation systems. More ... Bodacious Burger Battles for Title 'Best in San Diego' By Tracy Rolling       One of the best in Ramona? How about one of the best in San Diego! Local business owner Sean Leahy of "Cheers" says he got a call from the Scott and BR show broadcast on XX Sports Radio 1090AM. They had heard about his famous hamburger and were interested in adding it to the line up f... More ... A Beautiful Fish Pond Can be a Reality By Regina Elling       The idea of a backyard pond is the dream of many homeowners. But the dream can become a nightmare if the pond becomes a container of pea-green water, sludge and dead fish. However, the dream can still become a reality with some help from pond professionals such as Troy Masco, owner o... More ... Rainbow Riders and Their Horses Thrill Local Audiences By Teri Merry       If you haven't seen them, you need to do so. Ramona's award-winning Rainbow Riders Drill Team is an all women's professional equestrian drill team that performs all over Southern California. These talented women and their galloping horses set the arena ablaze to thrill audiences as the... More ... Johnny McDonald, Journal Writer, Wins Award       Johnny McDonald's book, "San Diego Motorsports: 100 Racing Years," placed second in a national competition at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The announcement was made by the American Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association. The 144-page book has more than 450 photos and illustr... More ...