Update: Theft from Santa Ysabel Casino Was In the 'Six Figures'

An anonymous law enforcement source spoke to The San Diego Union-Tribune.

Project Ramona Is Moving Ahead; Ideas To Be Presented to the Board of Supervisors by Mid-2012

A consulting firm plans to take its suggestions for Ramona's business district to the county.

Earthquake 12 Miles From Julian Monday

A 3.1 magnitude quake occurred east-southeast of the town.

New Director Picked for County Public Safety Group

Ron Lane has spent the last five years directing the Office of Emergency Services.

County Denies Appeal to Solar Farm

The Board of Supervisors was asked to reverse a Planning Commission approval of a solar farm. That request was denied.

County to Explore Proposal to Install Flagpoles at New Buildings

Staffers will examine a policy to install flagpoles at all new county buildings.

Supervisors Direct Staff to Study Independent Redistricting Panel

Staffers will examine the possible amendment to the county charter to allow an independent redistricting panel to be established.

Supervisors to Consider Independent Redistricting Commission

The state elections code currently gives redistricting power at the county level to supervisors.

Unclaimed Funds Sitting in County Coffers

The county can transfer money that goes unclaimed for more than three years to the general fund.

Gov. Brown Signs Bill Allowing Tuition Aid for Illegal Immigrants

The California Dream Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2013.

Ramonans Join 'Occupy Wall Street' Rally in San Diego

An estimated 1,000 people gather in San Diego to protest 'global financial corruption.'

Health Clinic Construction May Begin in January, and Highland Valley Evacuation Route To Go Ahead

Ramona's planning group hears about plans for the Palomar Pomerado Health Clinic and also the evacuation route through the sprayfields at its Oct. 6 meeting.

Update on Palomar Pomerado Clinic Heard at Planning Group Thursday

The clinic envisioned by Palomar Pomerado Health for 13th Street would be reduced from 36,650 to 7,600 square feet under the latest plan.

Ramona Student Who Was Diagnosed With Whooping Cough, Has Recovered and Returned to School

A local student was found to have pertussis, the county reported Thursday. The school district reports she has recovered and returned to school.

Downed Power Pole Closes Part of Wildcat Canyon Road Wednesday; Storm Increases Accidents Across Region

SDG&E worked through the night on a power pole south of Barona Casino Wednesday after a single vehicle accident. CHP reported a surge in accidents throughout the county.

Ramona Crime Logs, Oct. 5

A stolen dog has been found due to a microchip and a break-in happened at a local business.

New Trail Opens Saturday in Poway, as a Branch off Coast to Crest Trail

The trail is the county’s first north-south connector to branch off the Coast to Crest trail, which leads from Del Mar to the San Dieguito River’s source on Volcan Mountain.

Suspected Freeway Gunman Booked into Jail in San Diego

Enrique Ayon of Lancaster was taken in on suspicion of attempted murder after four shootings on San Diego freeways Monday.

Freeway Shooting 'Person of Interest' Identified

Police are looking for a man who may have been involved in the shootings Monday on I-805 and I-5.

Update: Shootings on I-805 and I-5 Leave A Man Injured; Part of I-5 is Closed

A portion of I-5 is closed for collection of evidence. An ambulance and CHP officer were in the line of fire. Gunfire may have come from a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run.

Cold Pacific Storms May Bring Snow to Local Mountains This Week

Temperatures are due to drop to below normal as the season's first two Pacific storms move in.

Update: 2,135-Acre Great Fire Is 100 Percent Contained.

Rain fell on the scorched area Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Update: ‘Great Fire’ at 2,000 Acres in Scissors Crossing Area as of Sunday Morning

The fire was spreading to the northeast.

Images of Ramona—Red, White and Blue of an Ominous Skyline

There's a 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in Ramona through Saturday night.

Update: Lightning Ignites Several Fires in the Backcountry Friday

A fire near Sunshine Summit was at 40 acres Saturday and 50 percent contained.

Water District Plans Further Training To Prepare for Any Major Emergency

At a board meeting, staff explained how they handled the Sept. 8 power outage, and the board praises staff’s handling of the Emergency Operations Center.

School Board Cuts Hours for 29 Classified Employees

Five schools are affected.

California Residents Invited to the Annual 'Largest Earthquake Drill in U.S. History'

Drop, Cover and Hold On is the slogan designed to help residents across California on Oct. 20 remember what to do in the event of a major quake.

Crime Logs Sept. 21 - 28

Armed robbery, burglary and theft from local businesses are included.

No Arrests Yet for Ramona’s 3 Armed Robberies Since July

The Sheriff’s Department believes at least two of the robberies could be connected.

Property Tax Revenue Expected to Increase to $4.54 Billion

New assessments on property owners are part of the increase.

Tea Party Gathers in Opposition to 'Anti-Gun' Bills

Assemblyman Brian Jones urges conservatives to ask for a veto of bills on the governor's desk.

President Obama To Make Campaign Stop Today in La Jolla

He will spend Monday in San Diego and Los Angeles before heading to Denver Tuesday morning.

Ramona Town Hall Trustees Set November for Re-Opening West Wing

Construction crew begins restoration work on the west wing. Board cancels plans for haunted house and will be taking another look at an annual fundraiser.

Freedom to Fly—A Flight Instructor's Dream Come True

Julie Keane, Ramona Airport's flight instructor examiner, says flying always offers something new.

Solar Farm Elicits Concerns from Planning Group

A Ramona pig farmer is willing to lease 46 acres to a solar company for 20 years.

A Weekend of Open Houses and Festivals

Your Patch guide to weekend happiness.

'Government Is Best Which Governs Least'—Thoreau

A reader responds to a blog by Robert Krysak.

Saddle Up—Mission Trails Regional Park

Touting 40 miles of trail, this is a place you may want to look into.

School Enrollment Shows a Decline

Low enrollment means some teachers are transferred to other schools or grade levels, causing dissatisfaction among other teachers and parents.