Lakeside Man Arrested on Suspicion of Slaying Woman

Timothy Ralph Danielson is under guard in hospital recovering from an apparent suicide attempt after allegedly shooting to death a woman reported to be his former wife.

'Bomb House' Resident George Jakubec Gets 30 Years in Prison

A former Ramona resident who admitted making bombs and storing chemicals in a rented house in Escondido is sentenced in San Diego on Monday.

Shooting Death in Lakeside

A woman is dead and her husband is hospitalized after reportedly attempting to take his own life.

Take the Poll and Let Your Voice Be Heard on How to Make Ramona Better

A new poll will soon be posted on the Committee for a Better Ramona Web site, asking residents if they shop locally and if not, why not.

Dos Picos Park Adds Two New Cabins

The county park in Ramona now has camping facilities available for people with disabilities, donated by the nonprofit group Cabins by the Lake Inc.

Sheriff's Department Provides Free 'Start Smart' Classes for New Drivers

The highest percentage of fatal teen automobile accidents happen during prom and graduation season.

SANDAG Plans to Widen Highway 67

Ramona ranks No. 8 on the list for the Regional Transportation Plan but it work won’t start, at the earliest, for another 10 years.

Ramona Water Board Hears Reports on Cedar Creek Trail and Ramona Air Center

Local fire department is being impacted by increased use along the popular trail. Also, developers of a new facility near the airport want assurance fire services will be available.

Ramona Grasslands Trail is Open

Hikers and equestrians are enjoying the 4-mile Oak Country II loop trail.

Palomar, Pomerado Hospitals Assessed for Penalties by the State

The hospitals are among five in the county found at fault for not following patient safety procedures.

Ramona Man in Custody Accused of Leading Deputies on a Chase

Stan Elasser, 35, was in the county jail Thursday, accused of stealing a vehicle, evading law enforcement and other charges.

Brush Fires Under Investigation Thursday; Full Containment Expected in Afternoon

Several homes were threatened by three brush fires off San Vicente Road but no damage or injuries were reported.

A Night of Honors Takes Over School Board Meeting

Retirees were recognized for a combined total of 187 years of service to the school district. Honors also were given to outstanding employees and students.

Lakeside Man Found Behind Dumpster Died of Meth, Heroin

The Medical Examiner reports that Billy Charles Hileman's death was an accident. Hileman's body was found off Wildcat Canyon Road on April 1.

Rollover Accident in Ramona; Teen Taken to Palomar in Critical Condition

A passenger sustained a head injury after the vehicle he was in flipped on Vista Vicente Drive.

Ramona Parade was Awesome

From Duncan Lee Hunter and Dianne Jacob to the classic cars, horses with glittery behinds and young beekeepers, this town's parade "rocked."

FEMA Asks Couple to Pay Back Disaster Assistance Funds; Dianne Jacob Writes Letter of Complaint

County Supervisor Dianne Jacob admonishes the federal agency for being “callous” to a San Diego couple who survived the Harris Fire.

Ramona Rain Wednesday Breaks 1949 Record for May 18

Ramona had double the rain of its record for May 18, set in 1949.

State Parks Foundation Urges Statewide Action Due to Looming Park Closures

Assembly Bill 42 could bring help to state parks, the foundation states.

Shelters in Ramona Would Be Situational Says Red Cross

The organization which provides food, shelter and clothing in emergencies says Ramonans would be alerted to any shelters in their area as needed.

Ramona ‘Go To’ Guide is Available to Read Before Disasters

The one-page document, distributed by Ramona Sentinel in 2007, contains important phone numbers and a map compiled by various agencies.

Rodeo Weather Should Be Partly Sunny and Cool

Two storms will hit Ramona tonight and next week, making for cooler rodeo days, showers and some overnight fog.

Ramona Evacuation Plan

The Ramona Community Planning Area "Community Protection and Evacuation Plan" was produced in 2005 and revised in 2011 by several agencies.

Potential Shelters or Safe Zones Identified in Ramona for Next Big Fire

At an evacuation forum, residents were surprised to hear that the Red Cross has identified locations as emergency shelters in Ramona.

Volunteers Fought the Fires in Ramona in the Early Days

The fire alarm consisted of a sledgehammer and steel ring hanging on a post. The “alarm” could be heard throughout the valley, calling volunteers to rush to the fire and help their neighbors.

La Mesa Woman Safe After Sleeping Under a Wynola House Overnight

Patricia McGinn has been taken to Pomerado Hospital for a check up. She went missing Friday in Wynola and was found at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

California Intends to Close 70 State Parks, Including Two in North County

Budget cuts could close Palomar Mountain and San Pasqual Battlefield state parks by next summer.

School District Considers Bond Measure

Trustees and administrators met with financial advisers to discuss putting a bond issue before voters. A survey would be conducted to assess community support.

Veteran B-24 Pilot Recalls the War and Comments on U.S. in Middle East

Ed Hattrup of Ramona talks about life in a World War II bomb squadron in the Central Pacific.

Fire Prevention—Free Chipping Service Available

Residents can get help chipping vegetation that has already been cleared.

NCTD to Hold Forum About Bus Service Changes in Ramona

Part of the Route 386 service, which carries people from Ramona to Escondido, will be replaced by a curbside service.

Traffic Light Proposal for Mussey Grade Road Fails

Ramona Community Planning Group member Carl Hickman's proposal failed to win enough votes at the May 5 meeting.

Economy Forces Reduction in Hours for School District Employees

Fewer hours for 31 classified employees will mean an annual savings of $139,575 for the school district. The board also votes to appoint a new principal for James Dukes Elementary School.

Ramona Attorney May Have Long Wait on Obama Eligibility Appeal

Gary Kreep of the U.S. Justice Foundation knows it may be years before he gets a response to his appeal before the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Ramona High Is Distinguished School; District Leaps Ahead in API Score

It's a celebration all around, as Ramona receives multiple honors from the state.

They're Here! And They're Huge. WWII Bombers Fly Into Ramona

B-17 and B-24 bombers and a P-51B Mustang amaze onlookers eagerly awaiting their arrival at Ramona Airport on Wednesday.

World War II Aircraft Arrive at Ramona Airport Today

Two heavy bombers and a P-51 Mustang are due in town as part of the nationwide Wings of Freedom Tour.

Ramona Airport Manager Bo Donovan — From the Airwaves to the Skies

An unusual and colorful career path landed him in his current role—manager of Ramona Airport.

Uncharted Waters—Ramona Attorney Back in Court Over Obama Citizenship

It's a type of case that has never come this far in the courts before, and the judiciary and attorneys are at odds over how to handle it.

Real or Fake? Question of Obama's Birth Certificate Under Appeal Monday

Gary Kreep, co-founder of a Ramona-based conservative political group, continues the battle to prove the president ineligible for office.