RMWD Preview: Fire Mitigation Fee and San Vicente Road Widening

The May 14 meeting will give discuss the Poway Pump Station project.

State, County Officials Ask Ramona Residents to Prepare for Fire Season

Due to the drier than usual winter and spring, the weather and some of the wind events firefighters see now are more like what they would expect to see in the fall, not May.

[Updated] FAA Cancels Ramona Airport Traffic Control Tower Closure

Supervisor Dianne Jacob said a long-term fix is still needed.

Supervisor Jacob 'Disappointed' With SDG&E Rate Hikes

After Sept. 1, SDG&E rates will increase about 12.2 percent on average.

Planning Group Preview: Affordable Workforce Housing and New Commercial Project

The Ramona Community Planning Group monthly meeting will be held at the Ramona Library at 7 p.m. Thursday.

New Bill Will Provide FAA Funding; Ramona Airport Tower's Future Uncertain

County Supervisor Dianne Jacob said she was disappointed in the bill's lack of clarification for how funds will be dispersed.

RCPG Chair Piva To Sit On New County Performance Review Committee

The Land Development Performance Review Committee will work with county staff to develop ways to measure land-use performance to show that permitting-process improvements are working.

Ramona Fire Department Gets New Ambulance; Water Board Shows Gratitude

The board adopted a resolution of appreciation to the Barona and Sycuan Bands for providing the grants to pay for the new emergency vehicle.

Board of Supervisors Supports Laws To Halt Ramona Airport Tower Closure

Supervisors Dianne Jacob and Ron Roberts are leading local opposition to the closure, stressing that the Ramona tower is critical to public safety.

Ramona Photojournalist Gets San Diego Police Press Pass Amid Lawsuit

J.C. Playford regains credential more than 3 years after pass was revoked by Police Department.

Escondido DMV To Close: Will It Affect Ramonans?

The nearby DMV is set to permanently close on May 10.

Supervisor Jacob Urges Residents to Protest Ramona Airport Tower Closure

Dianne Jacob says closing the Ramona tower, a base for aerial firefighting, would endanger public safety.

Ramona Town Hall Receives $128K; Funds to be Used for Building Repairs

The Jean Ghilbert Trust left the money to the historic building and association.

Ramona Journalist Claims ‘Retaliatory Animus’ in First Amendment Suit

J.C. Playford files new case against police chief, sheriff and district attorney over media rights.

Camp Pendleton Bomb Runs May Cause Noise for Ramonans

Depending on atmospheric conditions, the sound of explosions may be amplified and heard up to 50 miles away.

Water Board Supports Cleanup of Santa Maria Creek

Ramona Municipal Water District said they will meet with County Supervisor Dianne Jacob in the future to talk about cleanup efforts.

Journalists Press Their Cases Against Police Over Media Passes, Access

Ramona’s J.C. Playford and others air complaints against the San Diego Police Department.

Equine Community Gets Requested Barrier in San Vicente Road Improvement Project

Ramona Community Planning Group members still voiced concerns over the impending project, like rumble strips and displaced oak trees.

[Updated] FAA: Ramona Airport Traffic Control Tower Closure On Hold

The Federal Aviation Administration announced that the closures of 149 traffic control towers, which were scheduled to begin closing this Sunday, will be delayed until June 15.

Ramona Water District Looks To Update Public Records Act Policy

The water board voted last week to adopt a new ordinance and update the record retention schedule.

Tax Collector: More Than Half of SD County Property Owners Still Owe

The second installment of property taxes are due April 10.

April 15 Trial Set for Gary Allen Thomas in Beating Death of 94-Year-Old

Ramona man was originally scheduled to stand trial on Feb. 26 and faces 26 years to life.

Planning Group Preview: Affordable Workforce Housing and San Vicente Road Improvement

The Ramona Community Planning Group monthly meeting will be held at the Ramona Library at 7 p.m. Thursday.

County Sues U.S. Forest Service Over Cedar Creek Falls Reopening

Supervisor Dianne Jacob said adequate law enforcement staffing must be in place before the trail is opened back up.

Cedar Creek Falls to Reopen Next Friday After 2-Year Closure

The trail closed after a teenager died in July 2011.

FAA: Ramona Airport Control Tower Will Close April 7

The local air traffic control tower is the first of 149 towers to close in a four-week phase out period.

Ramona Water Board Passes Boot Around For Burn Institute

Though the "Pass the Boot" fundraiser was weeks ago, board members emptied their pockets Tuesday to give to the cause.

Gov. Brown Orders Capitol Flags To Be Flown Half-Staff for Officer Cortez

The California governor offered his condolences to the family of the corrections officer who was killed Monday on state Route 79.

Ramona Jobless Rate Rose to 7.9% in January, State Reports

San Diego County’s unemployment rate was 8.6% in January, up from revised 8.2% in December.

Supervisor Jacob Calls Ramona Airport Tower Closure ‘Disaster in the Making’

FAA orders 149 controls towers shut beginning April 7, including one at Brown Field in San Diego.

‘Fiscal Crisis’ Continues: RUSD May Seek County Loan to Meet Payroll

School board Thursday to hear request to borrow from county treasury to pay staff in late June.

Ramona Airport Traffic Control Tower Decision On Hold Until Friday

Supervisor Dianne Jacob urged residents last week to petition the possible closure of the local airport’s traffic control tower.

Ramona Planning Chair Invited to County Four-Seat 'Customer' Panel

Jim Piva said the Ramona planning group is finally having a chance to "get our voices heard."

Marines Wow Ramona High Students in Battle Guard Ceremony

Three groups from the United States Marine Corps performed for Ramona High Students Wednesday morning in a ceremony principal Tony Newman called "wonderful."

Ramona Air Traffic Control Tower May Close Due to Sequester

Supervisor Dianne Jacob said, "this is a potential for disaster."

Supervisor Dianne Jacob Urges Ramonans to Petition Airport Tower Closure

The tower reportedly costs $500,000 to run each year and is "crucial" in Ramona during fire season.

Look Up in the Sky! It’s Comet Pan-STARRS

The comet will become brighter as it passes closest to the sun March 10. Where is your favorite viewing site?

San Vicente Road Utility Pole Relocation Expected to Last 4 Months

County Department of Public Works Project Manager Steve Ron said “every effort will be made to keep any traffic disruptions to a minimum.”

County Considers Tiered Fees for Commercial Stables; New Regulations Called 'Nature of the Beast'

Land use/environmental planner Carl Stiehl said some stables will be "grandfathered in" and won't need a permit.

Planning Group To Discuss Equine Ordinance at Monthly Meeting

The Ramona Community Planning Group monthly meeting will be held at the Ramona Library at 7 p.m. Thursday.