Ramona, CA

Turkey Day…Big Celebration in a Small Town By Darrell Beck       Santa Maria Valley has always been a good place to raise poultry. The ideal climate allowed ranchers to grow young chickens or turkeys in brooder houses, and as the birds matured, release them to range in outdoor pens. Because of this, turkey production began to show gains in the 1920s and ... More ... Volunteer Firefighters First on the Scene at Witch Creek Fire Help Continues at Intermountain Station By Ruth Lepper       Volunteer firefighters with the Intermountain Fire & Rescue Department were the first responders on the scene Oct. 21 to battle the destructive Witch Creek fire that raged through the county. "We could smell smoke but couldn't figure out where it was," said Chief Cary "Dusty" Colema... More ... Ramona Firestorm 2007       Send us up to three of your best wildfire photos to share on our website or for our upcoming publications. Email to: news@ramonajournal.com Ramona Home Journal Your only locally owned newspaper. More ... Time To Conserve; Water Rate Hikes By Tracy Rolling       Rain isn't the only thing water officials are hoping for this winter; conservation efforts would be beneficial, too. A new round of water rate hikes is set for Jan. 1, when water will increase to $2.47 per unit from $2.32 per unit. A unit is 748 gallons of water. More ... How to Conserve Water by Detecting Leaks and Usage       Learning to read your water meter serves two purposes: Leak detection and usage control. Your water meter should be located curbside at the front of your property. It is normally concealed under a rectangular, cement slab, which has a smaller center that must be removed. Lift the round o... More ... Don't Be A Victim Twice Be Aware of Possible Frauds or Scams       In the wake of the devastating California fires, those who have suffered damages and losses may be visited or called by someone claiming to be an official disaster aid worker or inspector. State and federal officials caution residents to check the identification of anyone wanting to e... More ... Firestorm in Ramona A Letter from the Ramona Postmaster,Nick D. Boegeman       The last weeks in October will be remembered by many for the worst fires in Southern California. To the residents of Ramona there will be months and years of rebuilding, not only to the homes and properly that were lost, but the emotional healing too. More ... Celebrate the Holidays Country Style in Julian By Bobbi Zane       Ch ristmas comes to Julian every year in an old-fashioned way that will make you picture sleigh rides, chestnuts roasting on open fires and Jack Frost painting the whole town white. That may be a bit of a dream. But due to its mountain location, the holiday time in Julian gets closer ... More ...