Ramona Sentinel

May 13, 2025 at 11:48 a.m.

Upgrades at Olive Peirce Middle School and Ramona Community Park were the culmination of more...

The Ramona varsity baseball team celebrates May 7 after Seth Gaines threw the final strike in their winning game against San Dieguito Academy. The team swept the series and clinched the Valley League title. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

Ramona baseball team clinches Valley League for first time since 2019

May 13, 2025 at 11:52 a.m.

The team's 18-7 record includes seven straight wins heading into the end of the regular...

The Ramona Grange 632 has received a $100,000 grant from the county. Officials hope to use the grant in ongoing efforts to rehabilitate the facility. (Julie Gallant)

Ramona Grange, In His Steps, receive total of $110,000 in county grants

May 13, 2025 at 11:15 a.m.

Ramona Grange No. 63 will receive a $100,000 grant from the San Diego County Neighborhood...

Greg Rubin, whose garden was featured on a recent San Diego spring garden tour, will speak to the Ramona Garden Club Wednessay at noon about his nook on landscaping with native plants. (Angela Benson)

Ramona Calendar of Events

May 10, 2025 at 9:01 a.m.

Week of May 8

Two men living in an encampment under the 163 freeway in Mission Valley are interviewed during the annual point-in-time homelessness count on Jan. 30, 2025. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

San Diego County approves a narrow homeless camping ban tied to fire risk

By Blake Nelson

May 8, 2025 at 8:32 a.m.

The new rules against sleeping outside do not go nearly as far as they could.

Carol and Bill Schacht brought their 1940 Ford Deluxe coupe to drive in Thursday night’s Ramona American Graffiti Cruise Nights. (Julie Gallant)

Gearheads thrilled with return of Ramona American Graffiti Cruise Nights

May 7, 2025 at 9:24 a.m.

Spectators included cruise and car show participants

A rat leaves its burrow. ( AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Quail Mutterings: When rats fall from heaven

By Chi Varnado

May 8, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.

Does it seem to anyone else that rats and mice are everywhere now? In our...

The Ramona Garden Club drew a crowd of shoppers to its spring Plant and Craft Sale at Ramona Oaks Park on Saturday, May 3. (Julie Gallant)

Ramona Garden Club’s Plant and Craft Sale offers one-stop shopping

May 7, 2025 at 9:18 a.m.

Customers found a variety of greenery and unique products at spring fundraiser.

Two big turkeys in a yard at Pappas Road in Ramona. No, they’re not statues. (Eva Trieger)

Ramona Photos of the Week

May 8, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.

Share your photos with the Ramona Sentinel

Performers in “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical: The Phony Awards.” (Courtesy of BNHM)

Poway OnStage’s improv show will require audience interaction

By Elizabeth Marie Himchak

May 6, 2025 at 11:39 a.m.

An unscripted, audience-inspired, family-friendly improv show is coming to the Poway Center for the Performing...

Kit Fox Outfitters owner Colin Macdonald and his wife, Stephanie, will serve three types of freeze-dried meals at this year's Taste of Ramona. (Julie Gallant)

Taste of Ramona to offer snacks, samples and sweets on walkable food tour

May 6, 2025 at 11:21 a.m.

Annual fundraiser hosted by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce invites visitors to local venues

Ramona senior lunch menu: May 7 to 23

May 6, 2025 at 11:18 a.m.

The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...

Musician Nathalia Palis, right, plays guitar and sings songs in Spanish and English during Ramona Library’s Dia de los Ninos event. (Julie Gallant)

Ramona Library entertains children at Dia de los Ninos celebration

May 6, 2025 at 11:18 a.m.

The event included performances of bilingual songs, Ballet Folklorico dances and distribution of free books.

North Coast Church has plans to build a 20,330-square-foot campus with a “modern barn aesthetic” at state Route 67 and Highland Valley Road in Ramona, on land previously owned by the Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church. (Courtesy Jamie Looney, Unite Pacific)

North Coast Church plans a 20,330-square-foot campus in Ramona

May 6, 2025 at 12:21 p.m.

Church bought property at SR-67 and Highland Valley Road formerly owned by Spirit of Joy...

The Ramona golf team won Valley League after an undefeated season in league. Team members are from left, Carson Moss, Adrian Martinez, Aaden Capacete, Alex Morgano, Tanner Smith and Christian Burton. (Don Morgana)

Undefeated Ramona golf team wins league and is ready for what’s next

May 6, 2025 at 11:09 a.m.

The Bulldogs now can advance to the section “Play-in Matches.” If they win there, the...

Ramona Unified School District middle and high school students joined their art teachers during an opening of the annual Student Art Exhibit at 2Create Gallery. (Julie Gallant)

2Create Gallery in Ramona hosts opening event for Student Art Exhibit

May 6, 2025 at 11:06 a.m.

Ramona Unified middle and high school students are displaying their artwork throughout May.

Byron Nkhoma, owner of Hukama Produce, washes cabbage. Nkhoma rents four acres in Ramona to grow produce. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

How San Diego County farms are getting squeezed by funding freezes and tariffs

By Roxana Popescu

May 4, 2025 at 4:18 p.m.

San Diego County farms used to supply local food banks. With that program canceled by...

The San Diego County Administration Building. (Eduardo Contreras / UT file)

San Diego County unveils record $8.6B spending plan, with modest cuts in workforce

By Jeff McDonald

May 2, 2025 at 7:40 a.m.

The county's proposed budget would erase a $138 million deficit and almost 200 full-time jobs.

The Ramona Community Library has reopened after a renovation project. See the calendar for information on events that are returning to the library. (Julie Gallant)

Ramona Calendar of Events

May 1, 2025 at 2:11 p.m.

Week of May 1

Ramona High students Shiloh Dixon, left, and Jannah Kato were among three winners of the Ramona VFW’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Not shown is Emily Carrillo. (Julie Gallant)

Three Ramona High School students win local VFW patriotic art contest

April 30, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.

Annual contest awards went to Shiloh Dixon, Jannah Kato and Emily Carrillo.

Barrel racing is one of the competitions Saturday at the Way Out West event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Fred Grand Arena. The event also takes place Sunday. In the photo, Jamie Harris of Ramona is barrel racing at a Ramona Rodeo event. Mark Blakely

Way Out West Weekend in Ramona to celebrate Western lifestyle

May 12, 2025 at 5:22 p.m.

The May 17-18 event will include barrel racing, pole bending and team penning, with equine...

History buffs re-enact parts of Napoleonic Wars

History buffs headed to Julian to re-enact portion of Napoleon’s Grande Armee

By Linda Mcintosh

May 1, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.

California Napoleonic Reenactments group will give a glimpse of life during the Napoleonic Wars

Garden Party Fashion Show models stand in front of the fireplace at Always Sunny. From left re: Sue Porath, Event Co-chair Marlene Dimich, Darlene McNeal, Patsy Heald, Janna York, Cyndi Wear, Peggy Bergman-Smith, and Jean Scofield. (Maureen Robertson)

Fashion Show tops $4,600 for student scholarships, community nonprofits

By Susan Gill Vardon

April 29, 2025 at 12:24 p.m.

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

April 29, 2025 at 12:24 p.m.

The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...

Mike Giaime has been hired as Ramona High School’s new principal starting July 1. (Courtesy Mike Giaime)

Ramona High School’s new principal, Mike Giaime, to start on July 1

April 29, 2025 at 4:34 p.m.

Giaime was an assistant principal at Del Norte High for five years and educator for...

Sustainable Ramona member Belinda Long dressed as Mother Earth at the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation booth. From left, background, are Environmental Educator Deanna Milton, volunteer Glenn Younger and Master Composter Tammy Churchill. (Michelle Sund)

Ramona Earth Day Festival offers healthy dose of information and entertainment

April 29, 2025 at 12:18 p.m.

Fourth annual event hosted by Sustainable Ramona featured booths, speakers and performers.

Sheriff’s reports recently filed in the sheriff’s Ramona substation. (Sentinel File Photo)

Sheriff’s Reports: April 21 to 27

April 29, 2025 at 12:15 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 Disorderly conduct due to alcohol, 400 block Main Street, 10:55 p.m. Wednesday,...

Ramona Unified's classified and certificated employees are getting a 2% pay raise that is retroactive to July 1, 2024. (Sentinel file photo)

Ramona trustees approve 2% pay raises for teachers and classified staff

April 29, 2025 at 12:15 p.m.

The wage increases negotiated by RTA and CSEA are retroactive to July 1, 2024.

Musician Cathryn Beeks had a variety of unique and vintage clothing for sale at her booth at a recent Music Makers Market. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

Music Makers Market to feature shopping, music and wine

April 29, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.

Ramona event will be held May 3 at Pamo Valley Winery patio

Karen Domnitz, vice president of the Ramona Real Estate Association and a Realtor with CENTURY 21 Affiliated. Courtesy Karen Domnitz

Ramona Real Estate Association: Biggest regrets homeowners have when selling without an agent

By Karen Domnitz

April 29, 2025 at 12:12 p.m.

Studies have shown that selling a home yourself has come with a high percentage of...

Parker Doomey is approaching the Ramona High record of 16-1 set almost 40 years ago by Pat Alduenda back in 1987 on the runway. (Jena Enriquez)

Fearlessness an asset in Parker Doomey’s quest for school pole vault record

May 1, 2025 at 8:48 a.m.

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

By City News Service

April 28, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.

A 43-year-old man is facing multiple charges after he was found with a rifle and...

Reds, Whites & Brews and The Rusted Poppy hosted vendors while shoppers enjoyed beer, wine and music at the Sip and Shop in Ramona last Saturday. (Julie Gallant)

Entrepreneurs sell a mix of products at Sip and Shop in Ramona

April 25, 2025 at 8:54 a.m.

At the spring event, more than a dozen vendors sold handmade crafts, pet supplies, children’s...

The Ramona Garden Club will host a Plant and Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at Ramona Oaks Park, 25341 Pappas Road in San Diego Country Estates. (Julie Gallant)

Ramona Garden Club set for spring fling at Plant and Craft Sale

April 24, 2025 at 8:15 a.m.

A variety of plants and crafts to be available May 3 at Ramona Oaks Park.

The Ramona Chess Club meets at 10 a.m. Monday at the Ramona Senior Center. Keith Birmingham

Ramona Calendar of Events

April 23, 2025 at 3:39 p.m.

Week of April 24

Eight vendors set up booths at the inaugural Ramona Grange Growers Exchange on Thursday, April 17. (Julie Gallant)

New Ramona Grange farmers market pleases buyers and sellers

April 22, 2025 at 1:03 p.m.

Weekly farmers market was launched on the first night of seasonal Cruise Nights.

Ramona High School varsity team and coaches in front of the Petco Park sign at April 17 game. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

Ramona High completes sweep of Valley Center at Petco Park

By Stephanie Ogilvie

April 22, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

April 17 game was part of John Baumgarten High School Baseball Classic Series.

Ramona Municipal Water District officials are pursuing plans to locate temporary and permanent skateparks at Ramona Community Park. (Courtesy Ramona Municipal Water District)

Ramona skatepark plans hit a bump but are still moving forward

April 22, 2025 at 12:51 p.m.

Water district officials to discuss plans for temporary skateboarding site in May.

Ramona senior lunch menu: Week of April 23 to May 9

April 22, 2025 at 12:48 p.m.

The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...

Cole Schatzinger of Ramona was chosen to yell the
familiar “Play Ball!” at a recent San Diego Padres home
game. (Courtesy Lauren Schatzinger)

Petco Park’s Little League Day is magical for Ramona family

April 22, 2025 at 12:48 p.m.

9-year-old Cole Schatzinger makes the call of the day.

Singer/songwriter Jeff Berkley. (Thom Vollenweider)

Friends Jeff Berkley and John Katchur reunite for Poway concert on May 2

By Elizabeth Marie Himchak

April 22, 2025 at 12:07 p.m.

Longtime friends Berkley and Katchur will perform new and old-fashioned favorites at San Diego Folk...

Milarose, Briel and Aria Villaverde are excited to see the Easter Bunny at a past Eggstravaganza at Dos Picos County Park in Ramona. This year’s event is Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at the park. (Michael Baldauf) saturday Thisyear’

Ramona Calendar of Events

April 17, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.

Week of April 17

Sheriff’s Lt. Alejandro “Alex” Navarro began overseeing the Ramona substation on April 4. (Courtesy Alejandro Navarro)

New Ramona Sheriff’s lieutenant brings experience in courts, gangs and narcotics

April 16, 2025 at 1:27 p.m.

Goals include helping CHP enforce speed limits and overseeing transition to a new substation

The 2024-25 Ramona High School Winter All-League Athletes. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

Ramona High athletes earn all-league honors in winter sports

By Stephanie Ogilvie

April 18, 2025 at 8:31 a.m.

The winter season of sports at Ramona High was a big success, with two teams...

A flurry of shoppers bought numerous houseware items when Ramona Food & Clothes Closet opened its new Home Store on April 10. (Courtesy Vesna Curry)

Sales were brisk on opening day at Home Store in Ramona

April 16, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

Building next to the main thrift store provides extra display space

During a class exercise in which therapy dog
Peighton ended up covered with non-toxic blue paint,
Landon Dye helped her owner, Vida Pedrico Philbrick, clean up. (Kristina Robertson)

Peighton the therapy dog spreads pawsitivity at Ramona school

April 16, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.

The 3-year-old golden retriever meets individual students going through hardships or entire classrooms.

Karla Diaz speaks to the children she cares for at her home in Chula Vista on Thursday, July 20, 2023. (Photo by Brittany Cruz-Fejeran/San Diego Union-Tribune)

Military families get new child care help with expanded county program

By Jemma Stephenson

April 21, 2025 at 9:41 a.m.

The program is funded and operated by the Department of Defense, but providers are vetted...

Sustainable Ramona will be hosting the fourth annual Ramona Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 26 at Begent Ranch in Ramona. (Michelle Sund)

Sustainable Ramona hosts its fourth annual Earth Day Festival

April 15, 2025 at 3:24 p.m.

April 26 event to feature video, speakers, exhibitors and environmentally-friendly information

Ramona HIgh School’s Brady Bailey will attend the University of Redlands to play water polo. Bailey is pictured with Coach Steve Traverso along with parents, Loren and Tammy Bailey. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

Six Ramona High athletes celebrate journey to collegiate sports at signing day

April 15, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.

The scholarship winners are Brady Bailey, Kendra Deskovick, Parker Doomey, Kayla Gibson, Brayden Santa and...

Ramona senior lunch menu: Week of April 16 to May 2

April 15, 2025 at 1:36 p.m.

The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...

heriff’s reports recently filed in the sheriff’s Ramona substation. (Sentinel File Photo)

Sheriff’s Reports: April 7 to 13

April 15, 2025 at 1:34 p.m.

Crime reports from the Ramona Sheriff's Substation

Ramona artist Tracy Potter combines collage images with sewing to create a variety of applique art. (Julie Gallant)

Shopping for art was a short hop around Ramona on annual studios tour

April 15, 2025 at 1:33 p.m.

Artists showed all types of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and textiles at 12 locations.

This 1926 Model T Ford owned by Ronnie Johns won the Best of Show Award at the April 12 Ramona Senior Car Show. (Julie Gallant)

Spiffed-up vehicles shine at Ramona Senior Car Show

April 15, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

Hobbyists share stories about restoring cars, learning to drive, buying their first vehicle.

State Route 76 northwest of Lake Henshaw was briefly closed to traffic to clear fallen rocks caused by an earthquake on the morning of April 14. (Courtesy Caltrans)

Earthquake jars Ramona residents and businesses, but no real damages reported

April 15, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.

The 5.2 magnitude quake on Monday caused small boulders to fall onto SR-76.

The Gladkovsky family—from left, Sophia,
Kirill and Sophia Gladkovsky. (Courtesy Ramona Concert Association)

Gliadkovsky piano ensemble to perform April 25 at Ramona church

April 15, 2025 at 1:27 p.m.

The concert is presented by the Ramona Concert Association.

Dylan Carneiro, daytime manager at Mountain Spirits Liquor Store on Main Street in Julian, picks up bottles that fell in the back store room from the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the area Monday morning. (John Gastaldo / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake northeast of San Diego shakes most of Southern California

By Gary Robbins

April 15, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.

The temblor's epicenter was immediately south of the Elsinore fault zone

Ramona Food & Clothes Closet’s Home Store opened Thursday, April 10 at 751 Main St. (Vesna Curry)

Ramona Calendar of Events

April 12, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.

Week of April 10

Ramona Food & Clothes Closet is expanding its sales space with a new Home Store next to its current thrift store. (Courtesy Vesna Curry)

Ramona Food & Clothes Closet opens new Home Store Thursday

April 9, 2025 at 9:18 a.m.

The new store will sell housewares and linens along with pictures, lamps and small furniture.

Wilson, assistant superintendent of Education Services. (Courtesy Gina McManama)

Gina McManama named 2025 Classified Employee of the Year at Ramona Unified

April 9, 2025 at 9:12 a.m.

McManama provides digital and technology support to students, teachers and staff.

Ramona Unified’s Teacher of the Year in 2025 is awarded a $1,000 check during a celebration with, from left, Superintendent Brian Thurman, Ramona Community Montessori School and Mountain Valley Academy Principal Courtney Sawada, Elementary Music Teacher Donald Wiseman and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Tony Newman. (Courtesy Ramona Unified School District)

Donald Wiseman honored as Ramona Unified’s 2025 Teacher of the Year

April 9, 2025 at 9:09 a.m.

The elementary music teacher knows how to make music lessons and playing instruments fun, officials...

Carl Weise became San Diego Country Estates’ general manager in Feb.. (Courtesy San Diego Country Estates Association)

New Estates general manager brings leadership experience to position

April 9, 2025 at 9:09 a.m.

Carl Weise previously served as general manager at PGA WEST Master Association in La Quinta.

Closeup of a burrowing owl. The small raptors are unique in that they use underground burrows for nesting as opposed to nesting in trees. (Courtesy San Diego Habitat Conservancy)

San Diego Habitat Conservancy celebrates 25 years with party in Ramona

April 14, 2025 at 10:06 a.m.

The event will feature music, food and a special burrowing owl viewing at the Ramona...

Ramona senior lunch menu: Week of April 9 – 25

April 9, 2025 at 9:03 a.m.

The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...

A Firewise Educational Training workshop is set for 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12 at the International Equestrian Center Rotunda, 16911 Gunn Stage Road in Ramona. Check-in starts at f8:30 a.m. (Courtesy CAL FIRE/San Diego County Fire)

Estates workshop to give tips on protecting homes and open spaces from wildfire

April 11, 2025 at 4:12 p.m.

Firewise event for San Diego Country Estates residents to be held April 12

Members of the Regular Cut-ups Scroll Saw Woodworking club will teach children and adults how to make birdhouses such as the ones shown above on Saturday, April 12 at St. Mary’s-in-the-Valley Episcopal Church in Ramona. (Courtesy Michael Voorhes)

Woodworking club to host a free birdhouse class in Ramona

April 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

The free Woodworking 101 Class is at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12 at St. Mary’s-in-the-Valley...

Ramona residents Andrea and Thomas Grover, left, sampled wines offered by ZXQ Vineyards and Winery owner Andy Klotz and his employee Melanie Dore. The winery in Highland Valley specializes in reds, red blends and Bordeaux varieties. (Julie Gallant)

Local wineries featured at Ramona’s Cheers to the Valley Wine Festival

April 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

About 10 wineries were joined by several food and crafts vendors at Begent Ranch for...

Firefighters try to get a handle on a wildfire between Ramona and Santa Ysabel in November 2019.

San Diego County’s ‘very high’ fire hazard decreases compared to 2011

April 8, 2025 at 1:54 p.m.

Ramona falls under the unincorporated areas of the maps, which are not separated by the...

Ramona Rodeo Queen Pageant director Rachelle Laws, second from left, poses with the newly crowned court: from left, Junior Queen Emilee Hudson, Laws, Young Miss Macy Mault and Senior Queen Sujhey Rosas. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

New Ramona Rodeo royalty court crowned for 2025

April 8, 2025 at 1:51 p.m.

Sujhey Rosas was chosen as the new Senior Queen, while Emilee Hudson was named Junior...

Angelina Reynolds, of Dana Point, happened to stop at the Music Maker’s Market on her way to check out a wedding venue in Ramona. (Stephanie Ogilvie)

Here’s a sampling of weekend happenings in Ramona

April 3, 2025 at 7:57 a.m.

Wine, music, shopping and hiking are just a few of the events that take place...

First Friday Open House: is held from t to 7 p.m. at 2Create Gallery, 438 Main St. File photo

Ramona Calendar of Events

April 3, 2025 at 7:48 a.m.

Week of April 3

Pictured with Lions Club members Michael Wilson, left, and David White, right, are, from left, Miss Ramona 2025 Mariah Morris, Teen Miss Ramona 2025 Alannah Bowman, Preteen Jr Miss Ramona 2025 Elle McNett and Preteen Jr Ramona Princess 2025 Raelynn Swanson. Courtesy David White

Lions Club donates $300 to Miss Ramona Pageant queens

April 3, 2025 at 7:48 a.m.

The Ramona Lions Club has made a $300 donation that will go toward education scholarships...

Cathryn Beeks is organizing Spoken Word Wednesday, an open stage for storytellers and poets of all ages. The first of the monthly events will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. April 30. Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune

Spoken Word Wednesday opens stage to wordsmiths of all ages

April 1, 2025 at 11:27 a.m.

The monthly event will be held for the first time on April 30, from 6...

Ramona residents Jerry and Kristi Keller are shown driving their yellow Dodge down Main Street. The couple have been regular cruisers on the Thursday night Ramona American Graffiti Cruise Nights. (Rodney Smith)

American Graffiti cruise nights are gearing up for new season in Ramona

April 1, 2025 at 11:24 a.m.

Cruise Nights to include Poker runs, 50/50 drawings, Sock Hop and First Responders Night

Always Sunny Ramona Senior Day Club members have fun playing a game of balloon ball. Participants include Tom Morgan, Barbara Whited and Donna Roberts. (Courtesy Always Sunny Ramona Senior Day Club)

Always Sunny Ramona day club launches partnership to serve more seniors

April 1, 2025 at 11:21 a.m.

Gary and Mary West PACE to help North County seniors get care services in Ramona.

Senior agencies in Ramona and San Marcos partner to expand care options

April 1, 2025 at 2:10 p.m.

Gary and Mary West PACE to help North County seniors get care services in Ramona.

Sustainable Ramona: What is a carbon footprint?

By Rob Lewallen

April 7, 2025 at 9:26 a.m.

Each year records a higher temperature than the preceding one. We can try and do...

Ramona senior lunch menu: April 2 – 18

April 1, 2025 at 11:18 a.m.

The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...

Ramona High School grad Breanna Lutz has helped lead the Palomar College Comets to a 24-2 overall record, including victories in 20 straight games. (Cara Heise)

Ramona High grad Lutz is batting .563 for winning Palomar College

April 1, 2025 at 11:16 a.m.

As a Ramona High senior Breanna Lutz was Avocado League Player of the Year

Ramona Community Singers meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, 1735 Main St.

Ramona Calendar of Events

March 27, 2025 at 1:24 p.m.

Week of March 27

Firefighters battle the Gilman fire in La Jolla on Jan. 23. (Sandy Huffaker / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

New fire maps show swaths of San Diego County with ‘very high’ fire hazard

By Christian Martinez

March 28, 2025 at 6:34 a.m.

San Diego County saw a nearly 9% decrease in acreage with "very high" fire hazard...

Yolanda Marodi is released to U.S. Marshals at the Calexico U.S./Mexico border on Sunday. (Courtesy of Fuerza Estatal de Seguridad Ciudadana de Baja California)

Wife accused of stabbing Cal Fire captain to death pleads not guilty

By Caleb Lunetta

March 27, 2025 at 10:57 a.m.

Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi allegedly stabbed Rebecca Marodi at least 34 times at their Ramona home.

Ramona artist Lynette Bredow will show a variety of watercolors she created at her studio on Sixth Street during the annual Ramona Artists Open Studios Tour. (Julie Gallant)

Visitors to Ramona Open Studios tour can view artwork, talk to artists

March 26, 2025 at 9:18 a.m.

Nineteen artists will display and sell their pieces at 12 locations April 12 and 13.

Ramona Senior Menu: Week of March 26 to April 11

March 26, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.

The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...

Back to the Garden members Sharon Whyte, Marc Intravaia, Jim Soldi, Rick Nash and Larry Grano. (Courtesy of Sharon Whyte)

Beatles songs to come alive in narrated ‘story concerts’ this weekend in Poway

By Elizabeth Marie Himchak

March 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m.

Back to the Garden is returning to the Poway Center for the Performing Arts with...

Smoking Cannon Brewery, which has become a favorite Ramona gathering spot for fans of the home brew beers and local performers, is up for sale. (Courtesy Natallie Phillips)

Business Roundup: Smoking Cannon Brewery, Artistry in Hair Salon up for sale

March 25, 2025 at 2:36 p.m.

In other news, a Del Taco is planned for former KFC site on Main Street.

Ramona Grange to host farmers markets starting in mid-April

March 25, 2025 at 2:09 p.m.

The Ramona Grange Growers Exchanges will feature food vendors from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays...

Sheriff’s Reports: March 17 to 23

March 25, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.

Crime reports from the Ramona Sheriff's Substation

The new Ramona Rodeo Queen and her court will be selected at the pageant on April 5. The current Ramona Rodeo Queen, Izzy Lynch, is
shown being introduced during a rodeo performance. (Greg Siller)

Ramona Rodeo Queen Pageant set for April 5

March 26, 2025 at 2:28 p.m.

Thirteen contestants are vying for three titles -- Senior Queen, Junior Queen and Young Miss.

Ramona Rodeo Queen Pageant set for April 5

By gqlshare

March 25, 2025 at 1:53 p.m.

The new Ramona Rodeo Queen and her court will be selected at the pageant on...

Ramona High’s boys varsity baseball team will meet up with Valley Center at Petco Park. Stephanie Ogilvie

Sports News: Bulldogs varsity baseball team to play Valley Center at Petco Park

By Stephanie Ogilvie

March 25, 2025 at 1:55 p.m.

The San Diego Padres in collaboration with CIF San Diego are presenting this opportunity on...

Authorities arrested Yolanda Marodi on Saturday in connection with the stabbing death of Rebecca Marodi in Ramona on Feb. 17. (Courtesy San Diego County Sheriff's Office)

Mexican officials arrest wife suspected in stabbing death of Cal Fire captain

By Rob Nikolewski

March 23, 2025 at 7:05 p.m.

Authorities apprehended Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi in Mexicali and handed her over to officials in San...

Lathom Farm and Vineyard owners Andrew and Mariah Lathom, left, pour a glass of wine for Robin Dohrn-Simpson at a past Cheers to the Valley Wine Festival. (Julie Gallant)

Cheers to the Valley Wine Festival moves to a new Ramona venue

March 20, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.

Chamber and RVVA event includes food bites and merchandise from vendors

Brian Douglas searches for the best fish for the Knights of Columbus annual Lenten Fish Fry, which runs every Friday through April 11. Courtesy Gary Paun

Ramona Calendar of Events

March 20, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.

Week of March 20

Ramona senior lunch menu: Week of March 19 – April 4

March 20, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.

The Ramona Senior Center at 434 Aqua Lane is open for in-person dining from 11:30...

Besides escaping the cold weather for a respite, the Hawaiian getaway served another very important part of my total wellbeing. I somehow felt the need to escape my life (my usual responsibilities), Chi Varnado writes. Chi Varnado.

Quail Mutterings: Stepping away from my life

By Chi Varnado

March 20, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.

We’re probably not often able to get away for an extended period of time, but...

Ramona Unified School District staff gave a budget update report to trustees on March 10. (File Photo)

Budget report sheds light on Ramona Unified’s financial trends

March 18, 2025 at 1:33 p.m.

District is in deficit mode but maintains a positive reserves balance, officials said

The Gathering Grounds coffee hut opened Saturday, March 8 at 23658 San Vicente Road in San Diego Country Estates. (Courtesy Danica Strand)

Ramona coffee shops find unique ways to set themselves apart