Readers' Choice: Favorite Live Music Venue in Ramona

Work is over and it's time to unwind. Where will you go to hear some tunes?

Thomas and Dawson Woo the Rodeo Crowd

Eight-year-old Dawson Honeycutt rides his grandpa's 30-year-old pony in a moving presentation of the American flag at Fred Grand Arena.

Starbucks Due To Open This Fall at Bank of So Cal

The area's first drive-through Starbucks will complete the bank's face-lift.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Across the County

Check out this list of events.

Ramona Jobless Rate Rises to Highest Level Since October 2011

Some 800 people are out of work in the Ramona area, according to state employment agency.

Groundbreaking for Ramona Clinic due in June

Palomar Pomerado Health has rebranded itself to Palomar Health.

Storm Causes Power Outages in Santa Ysabel, Julian, Descanso and Other Areas.

Up to 98 customers in Santa Ysabel and Julian may not get power until Tuesday afternoon.

Group Wins Lottery Through Country Estates Liquor Store

Ten co-workers won more than $240,000 in a Mega Millions ticket.

Blockbuster Will Close its Doors

Liquidation of its products has begun.

Unemployment Numbers Continue Downward Trend

The unemployment rate drops for the fifth month in a row, and California has added 240,300 jobs since December 2010.

San Diego County House Sales Up, Prices Down in December 2011

Many buyers took advantage of interest rates and pushed to close before the end of the year, an analyst says.

Ramona Chamber's Award Winners

Don Owen is chosen as Citizen of the Year.

Hotchkiss Joins TL & Associates

Owner/broker Thomas Levin says he's glad to have a veteran with her experience.

Signs of an Improving Economy? Jobless Rate Continues to Fall

The unemployment rate has gone down each month since July.

Ramona Lights Up for the Holidays and Continues its Toy Collection

Packards Coffee Shop is collecting toys for Ramona children. Both Packards and San Vicente Golf Resort have gone all out in decorations.

Big 5 Opens for Business in Ramona

Shoppers check out the winter sports gear during the Thanksgiving weekend sale.

Tiered Winery Ordinance Appeal Moves Forward, and Milagro Opens Tasting Room

A court date for the appeal could be issued in January. Milagro wins Lum Eisenman gold medal and holds its grand opening.

Acupuncture and Massage Therapy now Available at Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion

North County Integrative Acupuncture Center will provide the services at the Center for Integrative Medicine and Wellness.

A Dream Realized at Kohill Winery in Ramona

The tiered winery ordinance was the key to taking their business to the next level, Mike Kopp says.

Got Compost? More People Are Growing Vegetables at Home

As food costs rise, a Ramona soil amendment company supplies more families growing their own vegetables. Patch offers tips on how to make your own compost.

Join us for 'Patch at Packards' Again, 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday

Want to learn how to navigate Patch? Ready to try tweeting or Facebook? Join us for a social event.

Power Returns for Customers in Ramona, Iron Mountain and Barona

SDG&E reported a problem in the overhead electrical system Tuesday night.

New Online Magazine Launched for Ramona Wine Region

In its auspicious debut, "Ramona Valley Wine Region" offers insights from local winemakers.

Raised Beds Make Great Vegetable Growing Plots

Planter boxes can be attractive additions to a property and can help gardeners avoid some of the worst challenges.

Home Default Notices Down Compared to Third Quarter 2010

Fewer homeowners across the state were sent the notices, but default filings are expected to remain high in 2011.

Edwards Vineyard Harvest Is a Family and Friends Affair

Petite Sirah, Sirah, Cabernet and Chenin Blanc grapes are picked, crushed and celebrated with lunch during the annual harvest.

Ramona Winery Brochure Unveiled at RB Tastings Festival

Local wines were a hit at the festival, held earlier this month at Bernardo Winery.

Gov. Brown Vetoes Superstores Bill

Opponents have described the bill as anti-business.

Laund-Yer-Mutt Is a Social Hub for Canines and Their Owners

Chihuahuas to Rottweilers size each other up and doze off during a blow dry, while owners pick up groceries, relax with a magazine or enjoy the dog tales.

'Killer Tomato' Farmers are Well Connected to the Organic Food Movement.

Tom and Mary Page of Page's Organics are closing their farmstand this week for the fall and winter. It will re-open in July.

Ramona Wines Heading for RB Tastings Festival

Carolyn and Andy Harris will represent Ramona vintners who are busy with "crush" time and their tasting rooms.

Oil Lamp Sales Are up Since Power Outage

Ramona's W. T. Lanterns, Inc. is attracting shoppers from San Diego.

Big 5 Tenant Improvements Under Way

The new store is due to open on Main Street

Albertsons in Ramona Was Busy Over Weekend, Quiet Monday

Shoppers flocked to the store Sunday to buy groceries before a possible strike.

An Evening at Schwaesdall's—a Fun Way to End the Summer

John and Shirley Schwaesdall host a series of evening events each summer and into fall. The next one is Oct. 1.

Letting Wines Breathe

Aeration devices, decanting or not? Among the experts, there's still a debate.

Grocery Workers Set Stage for Strike

Labor leaders say management is stonewalling.

How to Buy and Use a Generator

Generators use a variety of fuels and produce different levels of electrical output. How do we choose and what are the safety factors?

Promoting Locally Grown Produce

Some Ramona vineyards enter into the 'San Diego Grown 365' program through the Farm Bureau.

Free Ice Cream Helps Ramonans Cope With Outage

Cold Stone Creamery cleaned out its freezers, much to the delight of residents.