Ramona, CA

Read All About It - Ramona's Booked for a New Library By Regina Elling       It's been nine years of waiting, wondering, planning and dreaming. But the wait may finally pay off for Friends of the Ramona Library, as the group recently received some good news about the town receiving a new library. More ... Fire Breaks Out on Hwy 78 and Haverford       According to Roxanne Provaznik of CAL Fire, a fire broke out on Highway 78 and Haverford on Saturday, Nov. 24. The fire started at 9:50 a.m. and was caused accidentally by a homeowner using a diamond saw for home improvements. Use of the saw started a fire on some surrounding combustibles, wh... More ... Register Your Cell Phone and E-mail for Emergency Notification       Residents who live in San Diego County, which includes all 18 cities and the unincorporated areas of the County, are encouraged to register their cell phones and e-mail addresses for emergency notifications by visiting www.alertsandiego.org within the next few days. More ... Seniors Qualify for Free Smoke Alarm Installation       The Burn Institute and the San Diego County Fire Chiefs' Association remind residents to change their smoke alarm batteries when they set their clocks back an hour. While daylight savings time is already on us, not everyone has remembered to change their batteries. More ... New Fire Fighting Products Becoming More User Friendly By Regina Elling       The people who use them give them nicknames such as "gook-le" and "elephant snot." While neither epithet sounds particularly appealing, what they are nicknames for does: products that a homeowner can use to protect their home from fire. More ... Hazardous Debris to be Removed From 2,400 Destroyed and Damaged Homes County Launches First Phase of Fire Debris Removal       For many County residents, the rebuilding process begins with debris removal. Homes and vehicles burned in the recent wildfires may contain items that can cause serious risk to health and safety if not carefully removed. The County coordinated Household Hazardous Waste Removal Program kicke... More ... October Fire Causes       As of November 19, investigators for CAL FIRE have released the following causes for the rash of wind driven fires that started between October 21 and October 23. The Harris Fire cause is undetermined. The Harris Fire burned 90,440 acres, destroyed 548 structures valued at more than $28... More ... Veterinarian Aided By Foundation to Help Animals During Fire By Teri Merry       One of our local veterinarians, Dr. Jon Matthews, keeps a busy schedule taking care of Ramona's horses. Matthews has been an equine veterinarian for over 18 years, and he comes from a family of vets. His great grandfather was a vet, his brother is a vet, and his sister-in-law is a ve... More ... Home for the Holidays By Tracy Rolling       Milk, pizza and sage-spiced dressing are just a few of the foods Ramona resident Lt. Col. Roger J. McFadden will enjoy this holiday season after returning home from a seven-month deployment. McFadden came home last month from his fourth deployment during the past six years. More ... Organization Helps Military Wounded By Johnny McDonald       Although only 40 members strong and spread throughout the country, an association called Wounded Warrior Project continues to provide assistance to servicemen injured in the Iraq War. National Service Director John Roberts was in Ramona recently, updating Rotary Club members about wo... More ... Their Leaves Should be So Unchanging By Tracy Rolling       "Not only green when summer's here, but also when 'tis cold and clear," so the popular German Folk Melody says. But how can you really keep your Christmas tree green when it is relocated from the farm to your home? Vickie and Fred Christian of Pine Tree Acres in Ramona offer valuable ... More ... A Load of Hope After a Delicate Cycle By Tracy Rolling       Fresh, free and fantastic were some of the comments made about Procter and Gamble's mobile Laundromat stationed at Highway 78 and Ash Street in Ramona last month. The Tide "CleanStart" full service mobile laundry was available to families affected by the Witch Creek fire and was util... More ... Fluoridated Water Coming Down the Pipes to Ramona By Regina Elling       Something new is coming to Ramona, but residents won't be able to see it, taste it, feel it or smell it. And while they won't even be able to hear it, without a doubt, they will hear about it. The "something new" is fluoridated water; what residents will hear about it ranges from a n... More ... Silver and Gold Friendships By Tracy Rolling       Meals, activities and friendship, coupled with a can-do attitude from staffers and volunteers alike, are some of the qualities benefiting hundreds of seniors a week at the Ramona Senior Center. Director Ray Cardona shares the center's mission statement: "To contribute to the dignity, ... More ... Chamber of Commerce Nominations       Ramona Chamber of Commerce nominations are now open for the Ramona Citizen of the Year Award, the Ramona Business of the Year Award and the Ramona Lifetime Achievement Award. More ... 65th Anniversary       The family of Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Schultz are pleased to announce the celebration of their parents' 65th wedding anniversary. Walter & Lillie met on a blind date in 1942. They eloped six months later, where they were married on Dec. 6 in Monongahela, PA. More ... Finding Water in Ramona By Darrell Beck       Early settlers in Ramona and other locations in the arid southwest could never have survived or prospered without an adequate and reliable water supply. Thus, it required bold men and women with great optimism and resourcefulness to seek water and water storage. More ... Hole-in-the-Wall Gang Rides Through Ramona By Regina Elling       "Afew weeks ago we robbed a train," John Pickle stated matter-of-factly. "And we've already made plans to steal a diamond." It was enough to make local residents a bit nervous. More ... Hikers Gone WILD for a Critters Cause By Tracy Rolling       Wild about wildlife - that's what the San Diego Tracking Team is all about. The SDTT was formed in 1999 when the Mt. Woodson Trackers united with the Los Penasquitos Tracking Team. More ... Nitrogen - As Simple As Air, Great For Your Tires By Regina Elling       Even after 30 years in the business, Ron Borchardt is still learning. As the owner of Ron's Tire and Brake in Ramona, Borchardt has seen a lot of innovations come and go. This year, he is on the forefront of one such innovation - the use of nitrogen in tires. More ... Prather Team Wins Second Straight Baja 1000 By Johnny McDonald       Danny Prather's team of four co-riders pulled off a second straight Class 25 Baja 1,000 victory as one of the headliners in the grueling 1,296-mile off-road test from Ensenada to Cabo San Lucas. His sturdy Pro Honda ATV in the over 250cc class crossed the finish line after a muddy run... More ... Business Briefs By Annette Williams       Lisa Schmidt with Prudential Realty Realtor Lisa Schmidt says that moving to Prudential California Realty in September provided the perfect fit for her. After three years with Keller Williams, the agency moved out of town. But Lisa is happy to stay in Ramona. "It's times like these wh... More ... Ramona Section       Ahead until the final seconds, fourth-seeded Ramona Bulldawgs lost to Mount Miguel Matadors Nov. 23, by a score of 29-27 in the Division III quarterfinals. More ...