The 'Town Hall Rocks' Saturday Night; Get Ready to Twist

The annual talent show, fundraiser and 9-11 tribute will be at Ramona Outdoor Community Center.

1,800 Chargers Tickets Must Sell by Thursday or TV Blackout

If the tickets don't sell in time, it will be the second blackout of a season opener in two years.

Crush Time!

In late summer and early fall, vintners test, taste, wait—then go in and pick.

Stomp Your Way Into Labor Day Weekend

Your Patch guide to weekend happiness.

Another Big Step for Ramona Valley Wines

The imminent brochure is a major milestone toward the launch of a winery tour.

Words of Wisdom From a Wine Guru

Lum Eisenman reflects on the increase in Ramona winetasting destinations.

From Paella to a French Kiss and Beyond

Your Patch guide to weekend happiness.

New to Patch: Daily Deals

Save up to 90 percent on some items around town.

Milagro Tasting in September, and Appeal Filed Over Winery Ordinance

The winery expects to open its tasting room in late September. Meanwhile, San Diego Citizenry Group files an appeal of the tiered winery ordinance.

More Wine Tasting Rooms

Select a place to go and tell us about it.

Eagles Nest Offers a Spectacular View and Award-Winning Wines

Dennis and Julie Grimes are partners with a passion for wine growing in addition to their "real jobs."

Ramona Celebrates Cowboys

National Day of the Cowboy will be honored Saturday at Mountain Valley Ranch.

John York Wears Many Hats

The RVVA president is a mentor to local winemakers and vineyard owners.

Home Sales in the County Drop 11.4 Percent Over Last June

Prices dip 1.6 percent.

Ramona Resident Earns His Living Following His Passion—Birds

Tom Stephan of Ramona installs barn owl boxes for a living and flies his falcon for the love of it.

Best Local Beer: 2011 San Diego International Beer Festival Results

We hear a lot about locally made wine and Patch is including this article for those who love beer.

Vacation Cruise Is a Photographer’s Paradise

Ramonans and out-of-towners enjoy the views around Alaska.

Red, White and Blue Turkey Racing in Time for July 4th

Turkeys race for the grain as Nancy and Gil Riegler entertain crowds at San Diego County Fair.

Ramona Day at San Diego County Fair

Several businesses joined Ramona Chamber of Commerce to highlight the town.

Belly Dancing and Cool Summer Drinks

Ramona Chamber to host a table at the Fair in Del Mar Saturday. Sun Valley Florist welcomes a new owner. And Kenrix Sushi begins summer schedule.

'Dream Job' Operating Ramona's Radio Station

Jon Hasz is drawing 150 listeners a day off the Internet, from as far as Italy.

Watch Out Alaska, Here Comes Ramona

Local residents in search of glaciers and bears are heading on a cruise. Other Ramonans are showing off awards from the San Diego County Fair.

Dive in with these Deals!

Summer’s officially begun … here’s where you can pay less to save for more fun.

La Finquita Winery & Vineyard

A wine label maker becomes a winemaker. Find out about tasting events.

Micro and Macro Farming with Connelly Farms

Specialty lettuces, free-range eggs and big shallots are some of the offerings at the farmstand on Saturdays. Local restaurants also use their produce.

Father's Day Deals

Show the love without blowing the budget!

House Sales Down Throughout San Diego County

Sales of homes plummet 20 percent from the same time last year. Prices drop 4.6 percent.

New Life and New Beginnings

Two tubs of lively cheeps greet customers at Catt Farm and Ranch Supply. And Wrangler Dan says goodbye to Main Street at the end of June.

New Tasting Room to Open Downtown

News from the tasting rooms.

Dividends Keep Growing for Farmer Steve's CSA Shareholders

This Community Supported Agriculture program offers only what’s in season, with customer-designed packages.

New Season, New Deals in Store!

Great values to get you ready for summer

Got Honey? An Excursion to Find Local, Raw Honey to Quell Allergies Turns Up Amusing Encounters

Honey is soothing and nutritious. Does it also help allergy sufferers? Ramona Patch wants to know.

Wine Competition News

The Lum Eisenman International Wine Competition moves to November this year. And two local winemakers take honors in Vermont.

Vintner Squeezes the Good Life from Only a Few Acres

Another of the founding fathers of the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association, Don Kohorst, talked to Ramona Patch.

Ramona Rodeo Fashion Show Sizzles and the Chamber Honors New Members

The fashion show rouses hoots and howls from the audience, and the chamber honors its newest members Thursday night at the pavilion.

How's Business in Downtown Ramona?

Store owners say there are ups and downs.

Paccielo Vineyard Owner Bill Schweitzer Recalls Early Days

One of Ramona wine country's founding fathers talks about getting started back in 2000 and the culture of Ramona's wine industry.

Ramona Wineries Offer Great Views and Chats with the Winemakers

These are among the special elements visitors can experience at the new wine tasting rooms.

Ramona Farmers Market Expands in New Location

The K-Mart parking lot allows for more vendors.

Ramona’s Commercial Buildings Stand the Test of Time

The carpentry work of Frank Beck has been a central part of downtown Ramona since the 1940s and ’50s.