Ramona, CA

"Bring It On!" Bark the Ramona Dawg Pack By Tracy Rolling       Last month kicked off the beginning of Ramona Pop Warner's 29th season as local boys and girls flooded the practice fields in anticipation of numerous victories. Board President Ben Narramore said this season is all about family, fun, safety and offering the kids an unforgettable foot... More ... Ramona Bands Compose More Than Staccatos, Legatos and Crescendos By Tracy Rolling       According to the National Association for Music Education (MENC), "Every student in the nation should have an education in the arts." The State of California recognized that and distributed a one-time grant to public school districts from the 2006-2007 State Budget based on the distr... More ... Apple Days Are Here Again By Amber Ward       After a 33-year hiatus, Apple Days will return to Julian on Oct. 6 and 7. The Apple Days Festival, which will take place at Menghini Winery, is a celebration of Julian apples, orchards and history. More ... Bluegrass Julian Festival Oldest in the State By Amber Ward       The 37th Annual Julian Bluegrass Festival is set for Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16 at Frank Lane Park. Presented by the Julian Lions Club, the Bluegrass Festival is the oldest of its kind in California. Attending the Bluegrass Festival is a family event. The music is all ac... More ... Free Kids Fishing Derby at Lake Cuyamaca By Amber Ward       The 10th annual O.P. Ball Memorial Fishin' in the Pines Free Kids Derby will take place Saturday, Sept. 22 at Lake Cuyamaca. Fishing begins at 6 a.m. and registration will begin at 8 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place in each age group and there will be a gr... More ... Julian's Edible Gold By Amber Ward       Once known for its "boom or bust" gold mining, Julian has found a real gem in its local produce. After mining fell from grace in the late 1800s, the Julian apple is what kept the town on the map. The apple remains the king of Julian's agriculture, but pears, peaches and grapes are also maki... More ... Gardeners Prompt Change in Julian's Climate Zone By Tom Gorton       When it comes to choosing plants for different geographical areas, many gardeners let their green thumbs do the walking and rely on the "Sunset Western Garden Book" for advice on what to grow. But when Sunset changed the climate zone for Southern California's interior mountains in 200... More ...