Health Officials Link OxyElite Pro Products to Liver Failure

A 45-year-old San Diego County woman suffered acute liver failure after recent use of the product for weight loss.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Planning Group Reconsiders SR-67 Median Barrier Project

The group seemed to have air of skepticism over the project and it's direct affect on Ramona.

County Votes to Streamline Antiquated Adoption Process

About 400 adoptions are facilitated each year under a program created in 1948 that doesn't fully utilize today's technology for an efficient process.

San Diego County Board Looks Into Regulating Electronic Cigarettes

A rise in youth use of the devices and ability to use them in public has county supervisors concerned.

Food Stamp Benefit Cuts Affect Hundreds of Struggling Ramonans

Monthly food stamp benefits for a family of four dropped $36 on Friday, which could mean 24 fewer meals a month.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Ethics Warning Issued to Ramona's Judge Kreep for Campaign Disclosures

He is one of a few attorneys who have taken Obama eligibility cases to the U.S. Supreme Court; all have been denied a hearing.

Water Restrictions Unlikely in 2014, San Diego Water Authority Says

The San Diego County Water Authority credits healthy reservoir storage levels, strong regional water conservation efforts and growing water transfers from the Colorado River for the optimistic outlook.

Water Supplies Sufficient for 2014, San Vicente Dam Raise Nearly Complete

The expansion of San Vicente Reservoir is part of the plan to store more water locally for use during dry years and emergencies.

County Board: Veterans Outreach at Libraries; Support an End to the 'Widow's Tax'

County Looks to Simplify Business for Farmers Market Vendors

Ramona's certified Farmers Market meets at the K-Mart parking lot Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free Drug Screening Offered For San Diego County Teens

Screening is available in Ramoa at the McAlister Institute - North Rural TRC.

Anderson Open House Offers Public A Chance to Speak Out

The state senator will deliver a 2013 legislative update and exchange ideas with constituents at the Nov. 21 event in El Cajon.

Government Re-Opened, Federal Employees Called Back to Work Thursday

The federal Office of Personnel Management said federal employees who have been furloughed since Oct. 1 should expect to return to work on Thursday.

'The Great ShakeOut' Emergency Drill Prepares Region for Earthquake

Scores of San Diegans will 'drop, cover and hold on' at 10:17 a.m. on 10/17.

UT: Judge Who Filed Birth Cert Case Against Obama 'Banished to Traffic Court'

The Ramona resident was boycotted by prosecutors and reassigned to Kearny Mesa traffic court in September.

Governor Signs Bill That Could One Day Lead to Recycled Drinking Water in Ramona

Recycled water is already used in irrigation in some parts of Ramona. A new bill funds scientific studies on the safety of using it as drinking water.

County Looks to Relax Bee Keeping Laws, Support Local Hives

Supervisor Diane Jacob said San Diego County has about 1.5 million hives that are used to pollinate local crops.

Will Your Rep. in Congress Keep Their Paycheck During the Shutdown?

Marines Cancel Upcoming Miramar Air Show

The event was already paid for and organizers thought it could proceed, but guidelines pertaining to the government shutdown forbid it.

County is Uncertain About Future of Ramona Airport Control Tower

The tower continues to face closure, even in spite of the federal government shutdown.

Government Shutdown: What to Expect in San Diego County

Active-duty military and the Border Patrol are on duty, but thousands of federal employees will be furloughed and services from home loans to veterans benefits will be affected. The Cabrillo National Monument is closed.

New Central Library Opens to Public

The nearly 500,000-square-foot library, which is more than twice the size of its predecessor, includes a 350-seat auditorium and a three-story domed reading room. There is a cafe and 250 parking spaces.

SANDAG Embarks on $200 Million Plan to Add 77 Miles of Bikeways

The $200 million project will complete major bikeways throughout San Diego County with funds coming from a local sales tax as well as the state and federal governments.

How Would a Government Shutdown Affect San Diego County?

The federal government will close down at midnight Monday unless Congress votes to continue funding. Essential services will continue, but federal employees and civilian contractors may not be paid.

San Vicente Rd. Utilities Undergrounding: County Board to Consider Public Hearing for Nov. 6

At Wednesday's county board meeting supervisors will consider whether to have a public hearing about undergrounding utilities as part of the San Vicente Road Improvement Project.

Supervisors Support Push For Southern California Drone Test Site

The FAA is considering to allow for the testing of unmanned aerial systems over an area of southern CA that includes Ramona.

Planning Group Approves San Vicente Road Rope Trail Barrier

Answers About Obamacare for San Diego County Residents

San Diego residents can attend presentations at local libraries, call 2-1-1 or go to a number of websites to answer questions about the Affordable Care Act changes effective Jan. 1.

Coalition of Law Enforcement Unions Back Dumanis Challenger for 2014 Election

The Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County, which represents law enforcement covering Ramona, was one of the groups to back Robert Brewer.

Rural Fire Fee Due Again Soon Despite Lawsuit and Claims of Double Taxation

Opponents to the fee paid on properties in unincorporated areas say you should pay the bill under protest.

Ramona Equestrian Gives Thumbs Up to New Horse Keeping Regulations

Robin Joy Maxson: "This ordinance is an improvement to the previous blanket requirement of obtaining a Major Use Permit for those in the horse “business.”

Ramona Community Planning Group Talks Route 67 Median Barrier Options

The group voted to suggest to Caltrans that no medians be constructed from Quail Rock Road east to Ramona.

County Eases Horse Boarding Regulations to Cut Costs to Equestrians

Supervisor Dianne Jacob: "These changes equate to a streamlined process which will lower costs to the consumers while still ensuring any new or expanded stable will not adversely impact the surrounding properties."

San Diego's Congressional Delegation Largely Undecided on Military Action in Syria

With the exception of freshman Juan Vargas, San Diego's Congressional delegation is undecided on the eve of President's Obama's national TV address on military strikes against Syria.

Assemblyman Jones Asks for Public Input on 'Transgender Bathroom Bill'

Jones: "The consequences of this law will be far reaching and go far beyond what we can even imagine at this point in time."

Rep. Hunter Talks Impeachment if Syria Strikes Are Carried Out Without Approval from Congress

Congressman Duncan Hunter represents parts of San Diego's East County and believes carrying out use of military force being proposed by President Obama in Syria without approval from Congress is illegal and an impeachable offense.

Caltrans Posts Route 67 Median Barrier Study Displays and Renderings