Country Fair Coming

Ramona Country Fair is coming up with a down-sized version of what was offered at the San Diego County Fair but there'll be no crafts or hobby contests this year.

School District Waiting for More Information on State Budget Cuts

RUSD assistant superintendent of administrative services will attend workshops in San Diego to find out how Ramona will be affected.

July 4th in Ramona and the Backcountry

Ramonans will be going “up the hill” for Julian’s annual parade, while hundreds are expected to turn out for the annual fireworks in town.

Ramona High School Bids Farewell to 386 Seniors

Graduation ceremony ends with fireworks amid cheers from the families, friends and fellow students.

Congratulations to Montecito High School Grads!

We wish you success.

Varsity Football Players Work with Barnett Students

Ramona High School coach keeps his promise and sets up a mini football camp at Barnett Elementary School.

Host Families Needed for French Students

Up to 17 students due to arrive in the Ramona area June 30 still need homes to stay in over the summer.

Bin Laden's Death Brings Closure for One Ramona Family

The father of one Ramona resident expressed the sentiment at a Memorial Day ceremony at Nuevo Memory Gardens.

Annual Pops Concert Friday Night

Enjoy an evening of patriotic music under the stars.

Ramona Unified Cross Country Invitational

Young runners from local elementary schools competed in a one-mile run at Dos Picos County Park.

Walking in His Steps

A residential Christian drug and alcohol recovery program in Ramona offers hope and a way back into a productive life.

Arbor Day Trees Planted at Ramona Elementary

Magnolia, fruitless mulberry and eucalyptus trees now adorn the campus, as a donation from SDG&E.

Earth Day Recycling Reminder From Olive Peirce Middle School

Students in the video production class have produced several videos on the recycling theme.

Grammar School Districts Were Plentiful in Ramona’s Early Days

The one-room schoolhouses each formed its own school district, until two districts joined together in 1921 and became known as Ramona Union Grammar School District. The others soon followed their lead.

Robin Koch is Ramona Teacher of the Year

The first-grade teacher at Barnett Elementary will represent the district in the statewide Teacher of the Year program.

Ramona Music Fest Draws More Than 400 People

The annual Music Fest in Dos Picos County Park drew a crowd in spite of the chilly weather.

Childcare Costs Are Higher than Mortgages, Rent, Food

The cost of childcare outranks the average monthly mortgage or rent amount for most families in California. How is your family managing creative solutions?

Luan Burman Rivera Day Celebrated and Patch Honors a Local Achiever

Ramona Patch begins its series honoring local students.

Montecito Giving Students, Athletes a Second Chance

Alternative school's soccer program offers players a competitive sports environment.

Ramona Schools Looking at Seven Layoffs

The board of trustees approved issuing layoff notices to seven teachers districtwide by March 15. Another seven temporary positions also will be eliminated but may return in the fall.

Ramona Concert Full of Surprises

Abraham Lincoln shows up for the annual Mayor’s Concert, the drum corps marches in and it’s snowing outside – just another night in Ramona.

School District Enrollment Lowest in 20 Years; RHS Counselor Wins State Award

A local high school counselor will be honored next month by the California Teachers Association. And a 35-year district employee plans retirement.

Ostermann, Tennebaum Honored By State School Adminstrators

David Ostermann and Carol Tennebaum are chosen as Administrators of the Year in two categories.