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Your Patch guide to weekend happiness.

Eagle Fire Containment Expected Saturday

The fire continues to the northwest and east, fueled by higher temperatures and lower humidity.

Eagle Fire Continues to Burn Northwest into Heavy Brush and East to Desert

The blaze which has consumed 12,800 acres is traveling through a northwest area with no fire history.

‘Hot Spots’ Turn Library Into Den of Mystery

Ramona Library is well known as the place to go for a good mystery. Be there Saturday night and find out what happens when “The Plot Thickens."

Cal Fire's Investigation of the Eagle Fire Continues

As Cal Fire researches the cause of the blaze, a blogger takes a photo of the destroyed Eagle Rock guard shack.

Eagle Fire Ground Crews Stationed in Borrego Springs

Several ground crews from various agencies are lined up in Borrego to keep an eye on the fire, which has been moving eastward.

National Guard Helicopters Called for 9,000-Acre Eagle Fire

Help is needed to get firefighters into remote areas between Warner Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.

Eagle Fire Command Post at Puerto La Cruz Like a Small Town

Tired, hungry crews can get a meal, shower, tent and do laundry before going back out on the fire lines.

Southern California Firefighters Team up to Battle the Eagle Fire

A helicopter base and command post are set up in the Warner Springs area to fight the 4,000-acre brush fire.

Eagle Fire Grows to 4,000 Acres; 30 Percent Containment

A brush fire that began on Los Coyotes Indian Reservation Thursday night entered Anza-Borrego Desert State Park on Friday afternoon.

Public Meeting To Discuss Water Rates Will Be Held Sept. 13

Treated water rates will remain the same; untreated water costs and sewer fees are expected to rise.

Sheriff’s Department Seeks Suspect in Armed Robbery in Ramona

A male suspect fled on foot this morning after demanding cash at Ransom Brothers on B Street.

Eagle Fire Neighbors Ask, 'Who Will Pay?'

Residents near the fire on Los Coyotes Indian Reservation are providing fire agencies with water from their wells.

Eagle Fire Torches Land Leased as Military Training Ground

A guard shack goes up in flames on land owned by a private company formerly known as Eagle Rock Training Center.

Eagle Brush Fire Near Warner Springs Is at 1,000 Acres

Cal Fire says it is 5 to 10 percent contained as of late Friday morning.

'Tennessee' Talks About Life on the Streets

Ramona volunteers gave him a sleeping bag and fed him and other homeless vets at Stand Down over the weekend.

Goats Earn Their Keep as Fire Prevention Tools

Helix Water District and other customers sing their praises, says Hire-A-Goat owner Brad Woolf.

Accident Outside Wynola Pizza Near Julian

A car and motorcycle collided Monday.

Weekend of Hope for Homeless Former Military

Stand Down in San Diego helped 1,003 veterans who have been living on the streets. More than 3,000 volunteers gave their time.

Ramona’s Judge Came with Experience

Hampton P. Sloane was the first justice of the peace who had a background suited for the office. He served Ramona from 1901 to 1906.

Local Volunteers Provide Supplies to Homeless in San Diego

Veterans for Peace and Outreach for Humanity visit people sleeping under bridges and in storefronts.

San Diego County Homeless Veterans Get Services This Weekend

"Stand Down" has begun at San Diego City College.

Trees Versus Signs on Main Street

After a couple of businesses mentioned people can't see their signs well enough, Patch set out to learn more about the trees on Main.

County May Enact Tiered Ordinance for Small Horse Operations

The Board of Supervisors has asked staff to prepare a draft ordinance that would streamline permit applications.

Take a Tour of Hidden Valley Ranch

A proposed expansion of this long-term residential care facility in Ramona is due to go before the Planning Commission on Friday.

Your Patch Guide to Happiness

It's public auction time again, or you can hear Idol contestants this weekend.

Board of Supervisors Continues Redistricting Discussion Until August

A proposal submitted by the American Civil Liberties Union has delayed the first reading of the draft ordinance.

Summer Reading Suggestions

Do you feel like putting up your feet and relaxing with a good book? Ramona Library has a list of travel book ideas with a summer flavor.

Planning Group Rejects Expansion of Facility for Brain-Injured People

Hidden Valley Ranch does "noble work" but is not in keeping with community character members say, after hearing passionate testimony from opponents.

Popular Coach Completes Pilgrimage to Honor Wife

Al Schaffer, retired Ramona High School basketball coach and SDSU consultant finishes a 500-mile walk in Spain as a memorial to "Lil."

'Pretty Quiet' at Cedar Creek Falls Area Over the Weekend

Thornbush Road residents say they're glad the trailhead is temporarily closed.

Solar Farm Idea Gets Cool Reception from Ramona Planning Group

Members expressed support for renewable energy but rejected the concept of agricultural land conversion and a view of solar panels.

ASTREA to Fly Over Cedar Creek Falls on Weekend; Two Roads Will Be Closed

Ramona Oaks and Thornbush roads will be closed to anyone but residents this weekend.

Gate Closed at Cedar Creek Falls Trailhead; Forest Service in Place

Visitors to the trailhead are cautioned about the heat and other risks Friday, following the death of a hiker Wednesday at the popular location.

More County Fair Winemaker Winners

Don and Arlene Bartick and Paul Griffin take home honors.

Spike in Young People Dying of Heroin Overdoses in San Diego County

The Medical Examiner’s Office reports that there were more of these deaths in 2010 than in the previous 10 years.

Name Released for Hiker Who Died at Cedar Creek Falls

Joseph Meram, 16, of El Cajon was hiking with family Wednesday when he fell 80 feet.

Cedar Creek Falls Closes Indefinitely Following Wednesday's Death of a Hiker

Law enforcement will be stationed at the trailhead, due to elevated health and safety concerns, reports the Forest Service.

Hiker in Deadly Cedar Creek Area Fall Was from El Cajon

The teenager was hiking with family when he fell from a steep cliff, the medical examiner reports.

Hiker Falls to His Death at Cedar Creek Falls; Another Injured

Names of the two hikers have not yet been released.