Smoking Cannon Brewery purchased by owners of Ramona Radio
New owners Eric and Cassie Goforth say they have no big changes planned for the brewery.
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Quail Mutterings: Falling from grace
What does it mean to “fall from grace/” I suppose it depends on how you...
Ramona Library to distribute free food for children weekly through Aug. 7
Food will be distributed from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursdays after kids programs
Ramona loses regional playoff game after clinching first CIF title the week before
When you win your first San Diego Section baseball championship in school history — dating...
Ramona senior lunch menu: Week of June 11 to 27
The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...
Montecito High graduates ready to embark on career goals
Ceremony celebrates completion of high school, Future Bound Independent Study and Ramona Adult Ed programs
Ramona High School graduates celebrate their successes and look ahead
The talents and accomplishments of Ramona High School’s Class of 2025 graduates were showcased at...
Mountain Valley Academy graduates head into life after high school
Mountain Valley Academy’s 2025 graduation ceremony on June 4 highlighted the accomplishments of 16 seniors...
Sheriff’s Reports: June 2 to 7
Crimes reported by the Ramona Sheriff's Substation.
Western lifestyle celebrated at Way Out West Weekend
Family-friendly rodeo and competitive equestrian events were the highlights of the event held May 17...
Ramona Calendar of Events
Week of June 5
Business Roundup: Children’s Paradise expects to open two sites in Ramona next year
Also, Little Pathfinders preschool has moved to Ramona Lutheran Church campus.
Kids in ag programs set the stage for Ramona Junior Fair
4-H, FFA and Grange are prepping their animals and organizing activities.
Three Ramona fourth-graders are winners of Water Awareness Poster Contest
Ramona Municipal Water District awarded Aisley Enriquez, Kelly Grant and Monica Nieves
Ramona senior lunch menu: Week of June 4 to 20
The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...
Ramona Real Estate Association: Summer moves in Ramona — from fireworks to fresh starts
Summer is prime time in real estate. Buyers are out in full force, scouting neighborhoods between family...
Music Festival on June 7 to raise funds for renovation of Julian Town Square
Organizers plan to make the area at 2712 Washington St. a permanent community park and...
Letter to the Editor: SANDAG needs to start focusing on unincorporated areas
The Draft 2025 Regional Plan is hyperfocused on coastal and city projects to the exclusion...
Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival returns Saturday to Old Poway Park
From bluegrass to Americana music and storytelling, there will be something for everyone at the...
Ramona News Briefs: Free summer lunches offered at two Ramona schools
Also: FORUS makes donation to James Dukes Elementary School, Kiwanis holds open house
Ramona nonprofit, resident recognized with Senate District 40 awards
State Sen. Brian Jones honored Archie's Pantry, Jennifer Cortes.
Ramona Junior Fair Pie Auction raises a record $24K
The annual event at the Ramona Junior Fairgrounds has been a community tradition since the...
Ramona Sheriff’s Reports: May 26 to June 1
Crime reports recently filed in the Ramona Sheriff's substation.
Ramona hurdler Bryant breaks 14-seconds in state competition, takes third place
Sterling Bryant clocked a 13.72 in state championship prelims before coming back to go even...
Ramona High wins its first CIF baseball championship
Bulldogs beat Otay Ranch 8-6 to clinch Division IV championship. Their first game in the...
Meeting its mission? Criticism of San Diego Humane Society piles up in wake of grand jury report, proposed budget cut
The nonprofit that provides San Diego's animal control services is facing increased scrutiny, particularly from...
Ramona, UC capture CIF San Diego Section baseball titles
A look at Saturday's CIF championships
Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck on State Route 67 near Poway
The rider was traveling along State Route 67 near Ellie Lane when he crashed head-on...
Ramona Calendar of Events
Week of May 29
Ramona senior lunch menu: May 28 to June 13
The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...
Ramona High NJROTC cadets to celebrate at June 1 Awards Night
The military training program had a successful year of competitions
Guest column: Some clarity on the sale of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church property
Our congregation invested more than $3.5 million over 15 years in developing that site and...
Ramona Photos of the Week
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The world’s longest living pygmy hippo in captivity is a Ramona resident
Hannah Shirley, 51, cared for at the Ramona Wildlife Center, broke a world record this...
Many local farmers pay a discounted water rate, but that could be about to change
Cash-strapped County Water Authority wants to shrink the subsidy that many farmers say allows them...
Ramona Cemetery Board censures trustee, alleging open-meeting violation
District officials allege that trustee Pete Smith made at least one communication to other trustees...
Ramona High celebrates scholarship awards for graduating seniors
Certificates presented at campus ceremony a week before the school's June 5 graduation event
Ramona’s Bryant heads to state championship this weekend in 110-meter hurdles
Sterling Bryant's wind-legal 13.86 at the Mt. SAC Relays put him at No. 4 all-time...
Ramona Sheriff’s Reports: May 20 to 26
Crime reports from the Ramona Sheriff's Substation
Ramona Junior Fair Pie Auction and BBQ is set for May 31
Event includes a barbecue dinner and Truck & Tractor Show
It’s rattlesnake season. What do you do if your dog gets bitten?
Time is of the essence to get antivenom treatment at a veterinary hospital
Ramona Art, Wine and Music Festival organizers accepting applications
13th annual event publicizes Ramona as an art, wine and music community
Turtle Rock Ridge winery in Ramona opens La Jolla wine bar
Co-owners Laurie Wagner and Ian Vaux looking to introduce San Diego to locally produced wines.
Ramona News Briefs: Ukulele Jammers to perform Broadway showtunes
Here's what's happening in Ramona.
Ramona Sheriff’s Reports: May 12 to 18
Crime reports from the Ramona Sheriff's Substation.
Ramona senior lunch menu: May 21 to June 6
The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...
‘Don’t change course:’ San Diego County leaders celebrate a drop in homelessness
This year's point-in-time count did raise questions, including why numbers are up in East County's...
San Diego County gives final approval to homeless camping ban
The ordinance focuses on the risk of fire in unincorporated areas
Ramona VFW to host Memorial Day events and community picnic
Ceremonies will be held at Nuevo Memory Gardens, WWII Memorial and Vietnam War Memorial.
Dance all day in Ramona at Kiwanis Music Fest and Haybarn Dance
The events are planned for Saturday, May 31
Montecito High students awarded $15K in scholarships at May 14 ceremony
Senior Awards ceremony honored outstanding students in the Class of 2025
Taste of Ramona a treat for roaming diners and participating eateries
Customers sampled food and beverages offered by 19 vendors at 15 locations
Ramona’s Dusseault ends high school swimming career with trip to state, school record
Katie Dusseault had eight straight Valley League championships in 50- and 100-freestyle events
Ramona library offers summer programs for kids, tweens and teens
Teen/tween section has new furniture and children’s section expecting new furniture in 2025
Orphaned bear cub gets second chance at Ramona rehab site
The cub is believed to be 3 or 4 months old, the youngest ever taken...
Ramona Calendar of Events
Week of May 15
North Coast Church, volunteers renovate Ramona school and park
Upgrades at Olive Peirce Middle School and Ramona Community Park were the culmination of more...
Three Ramona High seniors headed to college to pursue music degrees
Ethan Worthen, Owen Windham and Alexander Osnain-Torres rigorous auditions to enter music schools.
Ramona baseball team clinches Valley League for first time since 2019
The team's 18-7 record includes seven straight wins heading into the end of the regular...
Ramona Unified honors staff and retirees at May 8 ceremony
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Tony Newman introduced the honorees and gave a brief description...
Ramona Grange, In His Steps, receive total of $110,000 in county grants
Ramona Grange No. 632 will receive a $100,000 grant from the San Diego County Neighborhood...
Food aid programs are stepping up efforts in Ramona as the need increases
The number of people accessing Ramona’s food banks has seen a sharp increase over the...
Ramona Calendar of Events
Week of May 8
San Diego County approves a narrow homeless camping ban tied to fire risk
The new rules against sleeping outside do not go nearly as far as they could.
Gearheads thrilled with return of Ramona American Graffiti Cruise Nights
Spectators included cruise and car show participants
Quail Mutterings: When rats fall from heaven
Does it seem to anyone else that rats and mice are everywhere now? In our...
Ramona Garden Club’s Plant and Craft Sale offers one-stop shopping
Customers found a variety of greenery and unique products at spring fundraiser.
Ramona Photos of the Week
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Poway OnStage’s improv show will require audience interaction
An unscripted, audience-inspired, family-friendly improv show is coming to the Poway Center for the Performing...
Taste of Ramona to offer snacks, samples and sweets on walkable food tour
Annual fundraiser hosted by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce invites visitors to local venues
Ramona senior lunch menu: May 7 to 23
The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...
Ramona Library entertains children at Dia de los Ninos celebration
The event included performances of bilingual songs, Ballet Folklorico dances and distribution of free books.
North Coast Church plans a 20,330-square-foot campus in Ramona
Church bought property at SR-67 and Highland Valley Road formerly owned by Spirit of Joy...
Undefeated Ramona golf team wins league and is ready for what’s next
The Bulldogs now can advance to the section “Play-in Matches.” If they win there, the...
2Create Gallery in Ramona hosts opening event for Student Art Exhibit
Ramona Unified middle and high school students are displaying their artwork throughout May.
How San Diego County farms are getting squeezed by funding freezes and tariffs
San Diego County farms used to supply local food banks. With that program canceled by...
San Diego County unveils record $8.6B spending plan, with modest cuts in workforce
The county's proposed budget would erase a $138 million deficit and almost 200 full-time jobs.
Ramona Calendar of Events
Week of May 1
Three Ramona High School students win local VFW patriotic art contest
Annual contest awards went to Shiloh Dixon, Jannah Kato and Emily Carrillo.
Way Out West Weekend in Ramona to celebrate Western lifestyle
The May 17-18 event will include barrel racing, pole bending and team penning, with equine...
History buffs headed to Julian to re-enact portion of Napoleon’s Grande Armee
California Napoleonic Reenactments group will give a glimpse of life during the Napoleonic Wars
Fashion Show tops $4,600 for student scholarships, community nonprofits
Early results of Ramona Woman’s Club’s Garden Party Fashion Show and Catered Luncheon showed the...
Ramona senior lunch menu: Week of April 30 to May 16
The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...
Ramona High School’s new principal, Mike Giaime, to start on July 1
Giaime was an assistant principal at Del Norte High for five years and educator for...
Ramona Earth Day Festival offers healthy dose of information and entertainment
Fourth annual event hosted by Sustainable Ramona featured booths, speakers and performers.
Sheriff’s Reports: April 21 to 27
Saturday, April 26 Disorderly conduct due to alcohol, 400 block Main Street, 10:55 p.m. Wednesday,...
Ramona trustees approve 2% pay raises for teachers and classified staff
The wage increases negotiated by RTA and CSEA are retroactive to July 1, 2024.
Music Makers Market to feature shopping, music and wine
Ramona event will be held May 3 at Pamo Valley Winery patio
Ramona Real Estate Association: Biggest regrets homeowners have when selling without an agent
Studies have shown that selling a home yourself has come with a high percentage of...
Fearlessness an asset in Parker Doomey’s quest for school pole vault record
Clearing 15-feet, 6-inches in a recent dual meet, Doomey is approaching the school record of...
Man found with rifle, meth arrested at Ramona traffic stop, officials said
A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after he was found with a rifle and...
Outdoors: Why do birds have different types of wings?
The various wing shapes of birds have evolved as food gathering, migration and habitat impact...
Entrepreneurs sell a mix of products at Sip and Shop in Ramona
At the spring event, more than a dozen vendors sold handmade crafts, pet supplies, children’s...
Ramona Garden Club set for spring fling at Plant and Craft Sale
A variety of plants and crafts to be available May 3 at Ramona Oaks Park.
Ramona Calendar of Events
Week of April 24
New Ramona Grange farmers market pleases buyers and sellers
Weekly farmers market was launched on the first night of seasonal Cruise Nights.
Ramona High completes sweep of Valley Center at Petco Park
April 17 game was part of John Baumgarten High School Baseball Classic Series.
Ramona skatepark plans hit a bump but are still moving forward
Water district officials to discuss plans for temporary skateboarding site in May.