RMWD Postpones Public Hearing on Rates

Clerical error causes 10,050 letters to be reissued to water district customers, pushing 45-day deadline to late October.

Open House at Ramona Airport on Sept. 24

The popular annual event will feature aerial displays, vintage planes, classic helicopters and firefighting air tankers.

School Begins Monday

"Significant hurdles" expected due to the state's fiscal challenges.

Rural Fire Fee Is Political 'Sleight of Hand,' Assemblyman Jones Testifies

State Responsibility Fire Fee is an illegal tax, Jones tells the state Board of Equalization on Tuesday.

Desert View Point Crosses Are Gone

The crosses near Julian, where residents have gathered for Easter services, are in storage pending their new home on a church property.

Looking Back on Sept. 11, 2001

Patch reflects on how the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon changed Americans' lives.

Hunter Calls for American Jobs to Come Home From China and Other Countries

Rep. Duncan Hunter's opinion piece in The Washington Times also discusses what he calls potential national security risks of some contracts.

Police Shooting Suspect Was Ramona High Graduate

Kevin Collier, the suspect in the shooting of an El Cajon police officer and the deaths of two others Sunday night, had family in Ramona.

Rural Fire Fee Dispute Goes to Special Session; Supervisors Urge Repeal of 'Illegal Tax'

The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection will discuss the fire prevention fee Monday in Sacramento.

Ramona Community Foundation Calls for New Members

Chairman John Degenfelder says now is the time to make the most of matching funds from a new program through San Diego Community Foundation.

Do You Have Money Sitting at the County?

About $250,000—most of it property tax refunds—is sitting unclaimed.

Controversial Crosses Near Julian May Move

A local pastor offers his church property for the crosses, which Caltrans determined were erected without permits on public property decades ago.

New Cabins Debut Tuesday at William Heise Park

The park near Julian now has the most cabins of any county park.

Eagle Fire Arson Readiness Conference Held Monday

The prosecution and defense confer at Vista Superior Court about the two men accused of starting the blaze.

Consultants Look at Facelift for Ramona Business District

Workshops bring about a positive ending for PlaceMakers, a consulting firm hired by the county. Suggestions will be made to the county for changing local zoning codes.

Man Airlifted to Palomar Medical Center After Snakebite

Watch out for snakes while gardening over summer, Ramona Fire Department cautions.

Public Water District Hearing Draws No Comments

Resolution approves fire-mitigation fees. Ramona Municipal Water District completes its business in 10 minutes.

Ramona Community Planning Group Hears General Plan Overview

An update on the county’s General Plan and a discussion on the temporary closure of Cedar Creek Falls comprised most of the Aug. 4 meeting of Ramona Community Planning Group.

Ramona Water Board Hears Budget Update

The operating budget for the 2011-12 fiscal year is $28,317,793. RMWD costs are compared to other districts.

Public Workshops Seek Input for Ramona’s Business Areas

A private consulting firm is in town this week to come up with ideas on how to improve Ramona’s commercial district.

Former Eagle Rock Employee Is Among the Two Arrested in Eagle Fire Arson

Jeremy Ortiz is one of two Los Coyotes tribal members arrested, according to Eagle Rock Training Center. ERTC reports that Ortiz formerly worked at the guard shack destroyed in the fire.

Soccer Arena Opens at Collier Park

The new facility is the first of its kind in San Diego County, located adjacent to the Boys & Girls Club of Ramona.

Second Man Charged With Arson in Eagle Fire

A multi-agency effort led to the arrest of one man Thursday. Another man already being held in the Vista Detention Center also was charged.

Arrest Made in Eagle Fire Arson

A man is in custody on suspicion of setting the 14,100-acre fire that began in the Warner Springs area.

Reinvorgorating Ramona

Stakeholders will weigh in with ideas in a week of workshops that begins Monday.

Chief County Planner to Attend Ramona Planning Group Meeting Thursday

Devin Muto will go over the newly approved General Plan with the advisory group and also address specific Ramona planning issues.

Collier Park's New Soccer Arena Will Be Officially Opened Friday

County Supervisor Dianne Jacob will cut the red ribbon.

Check Out These Weekend Activities

Your Patch guide to weekend happiness.

Supervisors Approve General Plan Update by 4-1 Vote

Chairman Bill Horn opposed the plan that took more than a decade to create.

Ramona Idol Winners Announced

Kirk Boughner takes the adult award.

New Rooster Ordinance Is in the Works

The county gives initial approval to plans to lower the number allowable on certain properties.

County Redistricting Discussion Will Continue Into September

Next month, the Board of Supervisors will look at an adjusted plan for the five districts which will factor in a challenge by the American Civil Liberties Union.

Thousands of Criminals to Be Dealt with by County not State

The Public Safety Realignment Act of 2011 shifts responsibility for certain types of felony offenders from the state to the county.

Backflow Devices Are Being Stolen from Ramona Properties

The water district warns residents to watch out for suspicious activity near water meters. Service costs are driving up overtime hours.

Fair Visitor Arrested on Suspicion of Battery, Trespassing and Being Drunk and Disorderly

Brandon Mayors was booked into San Diego Central Jail, the Sheriff's Department reports.

Finalists Take the Stage, and a Scuffle at the Fair

A carnival visitor was removed from the fair in handcuffs by security Saturday. The show went on, with Ramona Idol finalists taking the stage.

Ramonans Are Donating for a Child’s Kidney Transplant

Community members are dropping off donations at a booth at Ramona Country Fair. We present a video of Liam Houck and his family.

Fire Crews Work to Prevent Erosion After Eagle Fire

Full containment is expected Saturday of the fire in the Warner Springs/Anza-Borrego area.

Huge Eagle Fire Operation Begins Demobilization

Fire crews will continue patrol and mop up for a few days. Out-of-town firefighters buy T-shirts to remember the area.

Eagle Fire Caused by Arson, Cal Fire Reports

The fire has burned 14,100 acres and is 75 percent contained as of Thursday morning.