Ramona, CA

OK TO DRINK THE WATER RMWD Cancels Unsafe Water Alert      Ramona Municipal Water District 8 a.m. - 30 October 2007 Posted on Tuesday, October 30, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. On October 25, 2007 you were notified of the need to not use the water supply served to your home for drinking or cooking purposes. More ... OK to Shower and Flush, but Don't Drink the Water 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 Special Edition Ramona-Firestorm 2007 By Ruth Lepper      San Diego County Department of Health has declared Ramona water safe enough to shower, wash clothes and flush the toilet. But warnings are still in effect for human consumption. "You can use water for outdoor use, bathing and washing hands," said Shannon Reed, spokeswoman for County Water Authority... More ... Schools to reopen Tuesday 4 p.m. Sunday Special Edition-Firestorm 2007 Schools Reopen By Ruth Lepper      Schools in Ramona are set to reopen on Tuesday, after a week's closure due to the Witch Creek fire evacuations. District employees are requested to return to work on Monday, to ready their classes for the students. More ... District Works to Restore Water Service to Ramona Saturday 9 a.m., October 27, 2007      Public cooperation essential to water service restoration; do-not-use until further notice. More ... Ramona Residents Urged Not to Use Water Today San Diego County Water Authority News Release      Ramona Municipal Water District residents are urged not to use their water today as the water system re-fills to a sufficient capacity to provide adequate firefighting capability and resume deliveries to the entire community. More ... New Shelter Information FIRSTORM 2007 10-26-07      NEW SHELTERS American Red Cross shelter locations (new locations in bold): Harrah’s Rincon Reservation, 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way, Valley Center. This shelter is at capacity. The American Red Cross was invited by the Tribal Council to open a shelter at this location earlier today. More ... Ramona Witch Creek Fire Firestorm 2007 Special Issue Traffic gridlocked getting out of town By Ruth Lepper      Residents leaving Ramona on Sunday evening faced bumper-to-bumper traffic for more than four hours. A woman and her family from Country Estates said it took four and one-half hours to leave town. More ... Fire Storm 2007 10/24 Photos by Darrel Kinney Read the Story... 10/24 Wildfire Photos Photos by Darrel Kinney Read the Story... DESERT FESTIVAL CANCELS GALA, PARADE Resources constrained by San Diego Fires      The 42nd Annual Borrego Days Desert Festival Committee announces the cancellation of two scheduled events due to circumstances related to fires raging in nearby communities: · "Diamonds & Gold," Gala Reception - Thursday, October 25th, 6pm · Festival Kick-off Parade - Saturday, October 27th, 11a... More ... FIRE UPDATE Water Situation Remains Critical By Ruth Lepper      The water situation in Ramona remains critical, with workers on the job around the clock. Ron Mulick, of Ramona Municipal Water District, said Thursday morning that about one-third of the water meters in the district have been turned off in an effort to allow more pressure to get into the main lines... More ... Bush Declares San Diego A Federal Disaster Area - Money Available to Ramona Residents for Recovery By E.A. Barrera      President George W. Bush has declared San Diego County a federal disaster area, making residents of Ramona, Julian and all areas hit by the 2007 firestorm eligible for federal aid to assist in the recovery process. That assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost ... More ... County Supported Disaster Evacuation Center Support Needed      Borrego Springs High School 2281 Diegueno Road Check in for Evacuees & Supply Donation at parking lot of gym on Cahuilla Road More ... Problems in Wake of Firestorm By E.A. Barrera      Four years ago, in what was then the worst fire in California history, even before the flames had died down there were reports of looting. Residents in areas such as San Diego Country Estates, Harbison Canyon, and Scripps Ranch reported having items stolen from their homes and properties. More ... Fire Forces Mass Evacuation By Ruth Lepper      Thousands fled Ramona on Oct. 21 as flames from an out-of-control wildfire was headed in this direction. Officials estimated 35,000 residents left town en route to homes of families or friends. Many others went to evacuation centers or found refuge in public areas such as parking lots. More ... WILDFIRE PHOTOS PHOTOS BY DARREL KINNEY Read the Story... More Fire Photographs      Camel Dairy on Old Julian Highway survived by Darrel Kinney More ... San Diego, California Fire Map Provided by KPBS News Read the Story... Town Runs Out of Water By Ruth Lepper      Ramona Municipal Water District officials has declared the town is out of water. "There are several reasons this happened," Ron Mulick, RMWD assistant manager, said on Tuesday. "(San Diego Gas & Electric) shut the power off about 4 (o'clock) on Monday." More ... Animal Evacuation update from San Diego Humane Society UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON ANIMAL EVACUATIONS AND RESCUES      The San Diego Humane Society's Animal Rescue Reserve (ARR) team is currently working with the San Diego County Department of Animal Services to evacuate domestic animals and livestock threatened by the Harris and Witch Creek fires. Together, 6 teams of staff are working to rescue animals in need. More ... Resources for Witch and Harris Fires Link to Assemblyman Joel Anderson's web page:      http://republican.assembly.ca.gov/enews/eLetter.aspx?Id=395 More ... CAL FIRE NEWS RELEASE      24 Oct 07- 9:06 a.m. The Witch Fire is still 196,420 acres, but now 10% contained, suppression costs are at $2.3 million. There have been 12 injuries to firefighters. There are 1,841 firefighters assigned to this fire. More ... Monumental Compassion Creates a Family Reunion By Tracy Rolling       Yesterday's history - tomorrow's a mystery - today's a gift and that's why we call it the "present." While you may have never heard it said that way, it describes the life of Shir Ahmad, one of the newest residents of Ramona and a former civilian translator for the Unit... More ... Many Tears, Some Cheers; a New Season is Born By Tracy Rolling       The 28th season for Ramona Pop Warner kicked off Sept. 1 when Carlos Don's jersey was retired. Carlos was a star player who died in February from complications from MRSA (a serious bacterial infection). A banner was unveiled before the Jr. Midget game at Bulldawg Stadium in Ramona as ... More ... Before You BOO! Check Out These Things To Do… By Tracy Rolling       Old-fashioned fun won't be hard to find this October as the streets of Ramona brew with ghoulish goblins and ghostly goodies. Well, not really - but the town will have plenty of activities for youngsters of all ages. Oct. 1-31 Mountain Valley Ranch and Pumpkin Patch becomes a fall w... More ... Choice of Haunted Houses For Halloween Fun       Ghosts and goblins will haunt more than one location this year, as Ramona residents have their choice of two haunted houses. Century 21 San Vicente will have an outdoor haunted courtyard located at 1306 Main Street. Visitors can tour the haunted house and be greeted by agents dressed for the ... More ... The Angel Fire: Everything Worked By Bobbi Zane       It was as though an angel was hovering around Julian on Saturday, Sept. 15 when a fire erupted in a remote section of Camp Stevens, next to the property line with Angels Landing, sending a frightening plume of white smoke over the town. 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