Ramona, CA

Spencer Valley School Celebrating Over 130 Years By Bobbi Zane       There's more going on at Spencer Valley School, the little green historic schoolhouse in Wynola, than meets the eye, as the school celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. Everything is up to date at Spencer Valley, arguably the oldest continuously operating public school in San Di... More ... Julian Will Vote on Jess Martin Park Again Commentary by Amber Ward       Jess Martin Park has been closed by the County since Dec. 31, 2007. Julian residents who own property in the San Diego County Landscape Maintenance District Zone No. 2, which was determined by the County, were asked to approve a property assessment in December that would have funded... More ... Major Leaguers Inspire Local Students By Tracy Rolling       San Diego Padres scored a home run with fire survivors and students at a meet-and-greet held at Ramona High School last month. Organized by Principal Tony Newman and San Diego Padres Vice President, Community Relations, Michele Anderson, the event began with a warm round of applause a... More ... Ramona Chamber of Commerce The 2008 Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner was held on Jan. 26 at the San Vicente Inn. The theme was "Come Grow With Us."      Chamber board for 2008 are, from left, Patrick Osio, Patrick Meskell, Jeanne Wood, Second Vice President Lee Dickman, Sharon Davis, Charlotte Jensen, First Vice President Ralph Mittman, Jo Fox, Thad Clendenen, Secretary Amber Ramirez, Rather Webster and President Carol Fowler. Not pictured: Dan Veng... More ... Good Hygiene, Good Health, Good Habits By Tracy Rolling       What are little girls made of? Why, sugar and spice and everything nice- - and thanks to Girl Scouts of America troop leaders Mary Hopperton and Juana Papps, Ramona girls are made out of good hygiene and healthy habits. Nearly 50 girls between the ages of 6 and 12 attended last month... More ... Webelows Woods A Virtual Scouting Experience By Tracy Rolling       Instead of "lions and tigers and bears, oh my," try "fires, rain and freezing temperatures, oh my!" Those are just a few of the obstacles local Cub Scouts faced last month when they attended the 25th annual event dubbed "Webelows Woods. More ...