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June 8, 2022 at 8:12 p.m.

A new antiques store has opened on Main Street in partnership with the Iron Pony...

<i>Karen Domnitz is a director of the Ramona Real Estate Association and a Realtor with Century 21</i>

Ramona Real Estate Association: To pool or not to pool? That is often a question

June 1, 2022 at 3:47 p.m.

Warming weather often makes thoughts of a sparkling pool play in our minds. Most people...

Orange County resident Steve Dickus has owned several restaurants since returning to the restaurant industry in 2007.

Business Roundup: Evino Restaurant to offer Italian cuisine after opening in early July

May 18, 2022 at 5:05 p.m.

Evino Restaurant will open in early July to serve Italian cuisine in Ramona at the...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Is the market slowing?

May 4, 2022 at 4:17 p.m.

The short answer is YES. Yes, interest rates are up. Some buyers are taking a...

SteamDiego continues serving as authority in electric steam boilers, dry saunas

April 13, 2022 at 3:56 p.m.

SteamDiego has become one of the foremost experts in electric steam boilers and dry saunas,...

Ramona Real Estate Association: The importance of curb appeal

April 6, 2022 at 4:54 p.m.

The curb appeal of a property is the home's first impression to potential buyers. That...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Buying property in 2022

March 9, 2022 at 5:05 p.m.

The pandemic led to decreases in the inventory of available homes for buyers. This caused...

A 376-square-foot expansion will add 58 seats inside the Ramona Jack in the Box.

Business Roundup: Jack in the Box expansion and remodel gets underway in Ramona

March 8, 2022 at 1:53 a.m.

The Ramona Jack in the Box is getting a facelift after nearly two years of...

Cattle Dog Coffee owner Chelsea Schoeni plans to expand her coffee truck by moving into Short and Sweet Bakery’s storefront.

Ramona Business Roundup: Cattle Dog Coffee Co. moving into Short and Sweet Bakery space

March 1, 2022 at 11:04 p.m.

Less than a year after opening Cattle Dog Coffee Co. in a refurbished horse trailer,...

Former Packard’s Coffee Shop owner Nora Seidl, left, has handed her business over to Shawna Reckling.

Business Roundup: Ramona gets new coffee shop, while Packard’s has new owner, name

February 17, 2022 at 7:18 p.m.

Business is perking up at coffee shops around Ramona, most noticeably with a renovation going...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Over 90 new changes to California real estate forms

February 9, 2022 at 5:10 p.m.

Hundreds of forms have been created for California real estate that work to address the...

The Ramona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors elected Paul Zawilenski to serve as their new president.

Paul Zawilenski takes helm at Ramona Chamber of Commerce Jan. 29

January 12, 2022 at 4:57 p.m.

Paul Zawilenski has been a key player in the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, helping to...

Joleen Stokes opened The Rusted Poppy shop at 621 Main St. in October.

Ramona Business Roundup: The Rusted Poppy sells original vintage-style clothes and handicrafts

January 12, 2022 at 4:42 p.m.

The Rusted Poppy on Main Street, Joleen Stokes' new store, sells a variety of handmade...

Vineyard Grant James plans to supplement its wine-tasting patio with a new aluminum building offering indoor seating.

Ramona-area wineries expanding to keep up with growth

January 6, 2022 at 4:34 p.m.

Vineyard Grant James on Old Julian Highway is on the verge of a $1 million...

David and Amanda King, shown with their children, Carter and Abby, are the new co-owners of Diamond D Feed & Supply Co.

Business Roundup: Diamond D Feed & Supply could get new co-owners, Sofie’s Pita to open

January 5, 2022 at 5:12 p.m.

David King and his wife, Amanda, hope to become co-owners of Diamond D Feed &...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Selling and buying smart homes

January 5, 2022 at 4:51 p.m.

Did you have a techno Christmas? It’s tough to resist all the new gadgets, most...

Simon Gonzalez opened his Gonzalez Flowers stand on Nov. 1.

Simon Gonzalez offers holiday arrangements at his new flower stand, Gonzalez Flowers

December 15, 2021 at 8:41 p.m.

When Simon Gonzalez opened his Gonzalez Flowers stand on Main Street in Ramona, he wanted...

The 2022 Ramona Real Estate Association board was installed Dec 3. From left, Mechelle Bombard, Kimberly Buckley, Karen Domnitz, Mark Garrow, Mike Jensen, Lori Patenaude and Kevin Justice.<br/><br/>

Holiday greetings from the Ramona Real Estate Association

December 8, 2021 at 5:10 p.m.

‘Twas the night before closing, when all through the house the Sellers were scurrying faster...

TG The Gym founder, George Jackson, left, is entering a partnership with Ramona Fitness Center owner Peter San Nicolas.

Ramona Fitness Center will be upgraded and rebranded as TG The Gym Ramona

November 23, 2021 at 4:47 p.m.

Ramona Fitness Center owner Peter San Nicolas is revamping his gym and ing forces with...

Simon Taroian bought Wasa Sushi Bar & Grill after working as a sushi chef for 12 years.

Ramona Business Roundup: Longtime chef Simon Taroian opens Vibes Sushi Bar & Grill

December 2, 2021 at 8:07 p.m.

Veteran sushi chef Simon Taroian has opened Vibes Sushi Bar & Grill in the space...

Planning Group are weighing the pros and cons of regulating the cannabis industry in San Diego County.

Two Ramona pot shops have expansion plans under new San Diego County cannabis law

By Deborah Sullivan Brennan

November 3, 2021 at 4:35 p.m.

San Diego — Two Ramona cannabis shops — Releaf Meds an Ramona Cannabis Co. — are among...

Charles Pridmore will open his The Prestige Fine Body Art studio on Oct. 22.

Longtime tattoo artist opening The Prestige studio in Ramona

October 13, 2021 at 4:23 p.m.

The tattoo artist who gave Charles Pridmore his first tattoo at age 16 had no...

Laundry Day workers Dakota Clark, left, and Lisco Scott transfer laundry from the washers to the dryers.

Adults with disabilities get on-the-job training at Laundry Day in Ramona

September 23, 2021 at 4:57 a.m.

It was easy to see the camaraderie between Lisco Scott and Dakota Clark as they...

Country Hardware Store is searching for a hardware supplier and manager.

Country Hardware Store to open in former Ace Hardware site by January

September 17, 2021 at 9:11 p.m.

A new Country Hardware Store could be opening in San Diego Country Estates in December...

Ramona ALDI Store Manager Fred Wilson, right, cuts the ribbon while District Manager Eddie Iing holds the ribbon.

Ramona ALDI store opens Thursday morning with ribbon cutting

September 16, 2021 at 4:52 p.m.

The Ramona ALDI store opened its doors to the first customers at 8 a.m. Thursday...

The entire family is involved with raising this red angus calf; from left, Daniel, Olivia, Lucas and Megan Scepurek. <br/>

‘Respect the animal’ motto for Ramona traveling butcher

September 15, 2021 at 5:09 p.m.

Many Ramona small farm hobbyists are not only raising livestock for sale or as pets,...

Debbie and Ron Richardson plan to move to Nevada after they close their longtime recycling business.

Ramona Business Roundup: Richardson Recycling closing after 32 years as owners retire

September 15, 2021 at 4:49 p.m.

After 32 years in business, Richardson Recycling will be closing at the end of September....

Rising prices and supply shortages contributed to Amici’s closure on Aug. 28.

Ramona Business Roundup: Staffing issues contributed to Amici restaurant’s closure

September 1, 2021 at 3:32 p.m.

After 15 years in business in Ramona, Amici Pizza Pasta and Subs restaurant has been...

San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson presents Lydia Bilic of Dudley’s Bakery in Santa Ysabel with a Certificate of Recognition for dedication to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.<br/><br/>

Santa Ysabel bakery honored for ing community during pandemic

September 1, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.

The staff at Dudley’s Bakery in Santa Ysabel has received special recognition from San Diego...

The Ramona Chamber of Commerce's Ramona Adventure port contest runs through Aug. 31.

Chamber of Commerce offers Ramona Adventure port Contest

July 12, 2021 at 6:20 p.m.

To celebrate the community's wide reopening, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce is introducing the Ramona...

Ramona Adventure ports can be picked up at the Ramona Chamber of Commerce office or at Kit Fox Outfitters.

Chamber of Commerce offers Ramona Adventure port Contest

July 7, 2021 at 5:04 p.m.

To celebrate the community's wide reopening, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce is introducing the Ramona...

Andrea Peterson of Soy Much Scents, paint brush in hand and ready to go!<br/>

Artists give Ramona’s Affordable Treasures store a fresh new look

June 16, 2021 at 3:46 p.m.

The artists from Affordable Treasures turned Friday into a "painting party" to freshen up the...

Ramona resident Hayley Shires enjoys a strawberry iced mocha with her dog Marley.

Ramona’s Cattle Dog Coffee owners amped about new stand but recovering from generator theft

June 11, 2021 at 10:20 p.m.

Cattle Dog Coffee Co. got off to a rocky start this week when the generator...

The Ramona Popeyes at 1804 Main St. will serve spicy chicken, chicken tenders and fried shrimp after opening in early July.

Popeyes plans to open Ramona eatery in early July

June 12, 2021 at 10:40 p.m.

After a year of planning, a Popeyes fast-food restaurant is expected to open in Ramona...

Backcountry Gardens in Ramona is a family affair; from left, Doug Barnett, Lisa Barnett, Raven (riding shotgun) and DougE Barnett. Photo by Regina Elling<br/><br/>

Backcountry Gardens in Ramona grows plants and dreams

June 28, 2021 at 1:00 a.m.

In the 10 years since moving to Ramona, Lisa Barnett and her family have put...

Diana Taylor and her husband Brian Taylor opened their new Vintage Vibe store last weekend.

Eclectic Vintage Vibe store celebrates opening in downtown Ramona

June 2, 2021 at 3:11 p.m.

Vintage Vibe co-owner Diana Taylor welcomed customers to her new store at 652 Main St....

SAN DIEGO, CA - MAY 05: OLottieO es out hats at Corvette Diner in Liberty Station on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in San Diego, CA. (Eduardo Contreras / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

‘It’s like a war,’ San Diego restaurateur says of struggle to find workers

By Lori Weisberg

May 7, 2021 at 6:36 p.m.

What if all of the county's restaurants reopened their doors following a year-long pandemic that...

T-Mobile may move into the recently constructed building at 1333 Main St., adjacent to Panda Express.

T-Mobile and Vintage Vibe expected to open stores on Ramona’s Main Street

May 5, 2021 at 4:55 p.m.

A T-Mobile store is on track to occupy the vacant building next to Panda Express...

The Ramona branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego is expected to remain closed at least through this summer.

Ramona Business Roundup: Boys & Girls Clubs branch shuttered through summer

May 5, 2021 at 4:36 p.m.

The Ramona branch of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego is one...

That Good Stuff owners Bryan and Jodie Taylor sell a variety of coffees and teas from the stand they officially opened May 1.

That Good Stuff in the Estates celebrates its grand opening May 1

May 5, 2021 at 3:28 p.m.

That Good Stuff coffee stand kicked off its grand opening Saturday, May 1, with Market...

Carole Wylie, a Ramona resident and architect who has designed almost 30 commercial buildings and dozens of new homes, was honored with the Ramona Chamber of Commerce Community Award for Business of the Year.

Architect Carole Wylie puts her stamp on Ramona buildings

April 28, 2021 at 5:18 p.m.

Carole Wylie has had a huge impact on the look of Ramona over the last...

Famous Ramona Water staff from left, managers Carlos Bustamante and Sam Garrabrant and owner and President BJ Kjaer.

Famous Ramona Water donates fresh supplies of water to Houston storm victims

April 7, 2021 at 3:27 p.m.

When disastrous weather struck Houston in February, Famous Ramona Water lent a hand by donating...

Ace Hardware co-owners Jeff Fabian, left, and Ralph Peebler celebrated the store’s soft opening on March 16, 2011.

Ramona Business Roundup: Ace Hardware saying farewell after a decade in the Estates

April 1, 2021 at 2:58 p.m.

After a decade of doing business at the Ace Hardware in San Diego Country Estates,...

As customers begin returning to Nuevo Grill, the restaurant’s next challenge is hiring enough staff to accommodate them.

Ramona restaurants fired up about serving diners indoors again, even at 25 percent capacity

March 24, 2021 at 4:11 p.m.

On the first day Ramona restaurants were reopened to indoor dining, only seven customers were...

Ramona Valley Inn’s 39 guest rooms are undergoing a major country farmhouse remodel.

Ramona Valley Inn getting a $500,000 facelift to transform it into a boutique hotel

March 22, 2021 at 9:57 p.m.

Ramona’s only hotel on Main Street, the Ramona Valley Inn, is in the midst of...

The Ramona Jersey Mike’s Subs shop is participating in the company’s annual March Month of Giving fundraising campaign.

Ramona Jersey Mike’s Subs is collecting donations for Rady Children’s Hospital

March 17, 2021 at 3:54 p.m.

During the month of March, Jersey Mike’s Subs in Ramona is accepting donations for Rady...

Ramona Business Roundup: Seasoned restaurateur has big dreams for Cattle Dog Coffee Co.

March 17, 2021 at 4:11 p.m.

Veteran restaurateur Chelsea Schoeni is turning her dream of spending more time with her family...

A rendering of Jackalope Junction, as envisioned by designer Greg Schumsky.

Could Jackalope Junction, a Western-style steampunk theme park, find a home in Ramona?

By Susan Gill Vardon

March 10, 2021 at 10:57 p.m.

Greg Schumsky has a vision for San Diego — not the city or the suburbs,...

Ramona Ranch Winery Co-owners Micole Moore, left, and Teri Kerns harvest grapes on their property.

County’s updated conservation plan aims to save more San Diego farmland

By Deborah Sullivan Brennan

March 10, 2021 at 4:40 p.m.

More San Diego farmland will be eligible for an agricultural conservation program under new rules...

Ramona Community Planning Group will hear information and collect comments about marijuana businesses at its March 4 meeting.

Public comment sought at Ramona meeting Thursday on proposed cannabis industry changes

March 3, 2021 at 5:34 p.m.

Ramona residents have the chance to weigh in with their thoughts and concerns about the...

STEM Studio and Generations Day Care owner Marcie Laws-Hayes will expand her businesses with outdoor activities by April 15.

Ramona Business Roundup: Farmer’s bazaar, mini-golf in the works for STEM Studio, Generations Day Care

February 24, 2021 at 5:51 p.m.

Marcie Laws-Hayes said she’s been waiting for a property like the former 1.2-acre RTC Nursery...

Sherrel and Maggi Heath care for nine off-the-track thoroughbreds and two other horses at their 8-acre ranch in Ramona.

Ramona couple provide forever home for retired thoroughbred race horses

February 17, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.

Rescuing horses after their racing days are over can be an expensive proposition, but Ramona...

Wright Trammel Transportation owners Maurice Trammel and his wife Cheryl Wright lost 98 percent of their business last year.

Giving up offices, finding second jobs among pandemic strategies for Ramona small-business owners

February 11, 2021 at 12:58 a.m.

Ramona small-business owners are committed to keeping their battered enterprises open, with hopes that coronavirus...

Ramona Community Planning Group will discuss how a county cannabis ordinance could impact Ramona at a March 4 Zoom meeting.

Ramona to review options as county moves to lift cannabis ban

February 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

With the San Diego County Board of Supervisors' recent 4-1 vote to craft a regulatory...

Joanie Spence was the winner of a $25,000 Ramona shopping spree in the Ramona Chamber of Commerce contest over the holidays.

Ramona resident wins $2,500 local shopping spree

February 10, 2021 at 5:47 p.m.

Joanie Spence was the winner of a $2,500 Ramona shopping spree in the Ramona Chamber...

Rachel Ludwig plans to open Rachel’s Urban Eatery restaurant in Ramona on Friday, Feb. 5.

Ramona Business Roundup: New Rachel’s Urban Eatery to feature healthy menu options

January 27, 2021 at 5:20 p.m.

Rachel’s Urban EateryHealthy foods will be the main ingredient in dishes served at the new...

Country Wine & Spirits General Manager Steve Hermiz, left, and son Steve Hermiz Jr. greet customers as they make donations.

Ramona store raises $1,300 from customers for children’s hospital

January 20, 2021 at 5:11 p.m.

Customers at the Country Wine & Spirits’ grand reopening celebration Jan. 12 helped raise $1,300...

With young vines in the background, Nelson Pizarro continues to improve and market his “San Diego Wine Tasting App,” as part of his efforts to showcase Ramona wineries. <br/>

Ramona businesses devise new strategies to adapt in coronavirus era

January 13, 2021 at 4:50 p.m.

With a frustrating 2020 behind them, many of Ramona’s local businesses are finding ways to...

ALDI Director of Real Estate Skip Janes, center, breaks ground on a Ramona ALDI with Rob Lewallen, left, and Casey Lynch.

Ramona Business Roundup: ALDI update, restaurants opening and closing

January 13, 2021 at 4:48 p.m.

ALDIA large ALDI store that will sell mostly ALDI-exclusive brands of groceries and household items...

Country Wine & Spirits will host a Grand Reopening at the 1350 Main St. store from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12.

Ramona’s Country Wine & Spirits celebrates renovation with hospital fundraiser

January 13, 2021 at 3:22 a.m.

Country Wine & Spirits will celebrate the store and gas station’s remodeling Tuesday, Jan. 12...

A new Panda Express restaurant opened at 1335 Main St. in Ramona on Monday, Dec. 28.

Panda Express Ramona’s first customers cheer restaurant’s opening

December 29, 2020 at 12:18 a.m.

A steady stream of customers kept Panda Express employees busy on Monday, Dec. 28, its...

Santa's elves Ella Morel, 13, and Jamie Vincent, try to bring customers into Boll Weevil restaurant in Ramona as part of Santa Saves Ramona.

Ramona resident launches holiday effort to save local restaurants

By Susan Gill Vardon

December 16, 2020 at 5:29 p.m.

Lora Morel found something useful to do with the Santa Claus costume that has been...

Michael Kelly of Trinchero Winery, left, pours wine samples he supplies to Young’s Market for Barn restaurateur Vito Tutino.

Ramona’s long-awaited Barn Dining and Dancing restaurant nears home stretch

November 18, 2020 at 5:53 p.m.

The opening of the Barn Dining and Dancing restaurant on Ramona's Main Street is getting...

Junco Canché, a well-known political cartoonist from San Diego, is doing caricatures at the market through January.

Ramona’s Artisan Market debuts with about 300 visitors

November 18, 2020 at 5:28 p.m.

The debut of the Ramona Artisan Market on Saturday, Nov. 14 was a success, with...

Holly Lucht is a new Realtor at Century 21 Award in Ramona

Business News: Century 21 gets new Realtor

November 18, 2020 at 5:22 p.m.

Century 21 Award welcomes Holly Lucht to its Ramona team.Lucht brings with her a tremendous...

A new Panda Express with drive-through service is expected to open near 13<sup>th</sup> and Main streets in early 2021.

Fast-casual restaurants whip up plans to open after the new year

November 5, 2020 at 5:55 p.m.

A Tropical Pineapples smoothie shop, Panda Express and possibly one other eatery are likely to...

Carlsbad-based Virtual me provides telehealth services nationwide and is branching into the backcountry.

Ramona Chamber starts connecting to virtual health services

October 28, 2020 at 4:41 p.m.

Caught up in the pandemic-fueled surge of conducting medical consultations remotely, the Ramona Chamber of...

Tool supply company expects to hire 25 to 30 staff for the new Harbor Freight Tools store opening soon in Poway.

Harbor Freight Tools opening Poway store early next year

October 28, 2020 at 3:57 p.m.

Harbor Freight Tools plans to open its Poway tools and accessories store in early 2021,...

Kahoots Co-owner Ethan Tunnell, front left, and Founder Mike Bittinger help Aaron Phillips, center, and Alex Gaerlan, top.

Kahoots earns SBA Small Businesspersons of the Year Award

October 7, 2020 at 4:46 p.m.

Some may find it surprising the Kahoots Feed & Pet Stores Founder Mike Bittinger was...

Implementing the name change from NCHS to TrueCare is expected to take 12 to 18 months to complete.

North County Health Services changes name to TrueCare

September 30, 2020 at 4:49 p.m.

The string of local health care clinics familiar to many Ramonans as North County Health...

Lavender & Olive features a 100-year-old adobe hacienda and casita for one-day or overnight stays.

Lavender & Olive events venue on track to open after New Year

September 17, 2020 at 4:09 p.m.

A rural corner of Ramona is set to become a wedding and events center that...

Ramona Noodle House is seating customers at up to 25 percent of its dining room capacity.

Restaurant owners discover reopening inside dining can be a challenge

September 9, 2020 at 4:18 p.m.

It’s been a rocky year for Nicholas Prather, who opened Ramona Noodle House in January....

Jamie Lima is founder and president of Woodson Wealth Management in Ramona.

A mountain of experience behind new financial services firm

September 2, 2020 at 3:39 p.m.

It’s one thing to understand the designation of baby boomer, Generation X and Generation Y...

TextEditor<br/><br/>Collier family , parents Angela and Korey with their 2-week-old son Parker and 3-year-old daughter Ella.

Experienced mechanic takes charge of The Auto Works

September 2, 2020 at 3:29 p.m.

The Auto Works car repair shop is going through a complete overhaul as former owner...

House of Representatives candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar speaks during a town-hall meeting outside Ramona Fitness Center.

Business owners open up about shutdowns

August 19, 2020 at 5:24 p.m.

After months of COVID-19 shutdowns, Ramona business owners and community are reacting to indoor...

Gina Fischbach, founder of Civetta Design in Ramona.

Local electric distribution design business wins ‘Power(ful)’ award

By Madison Blue

August 19, 2020 at 4:52 p.m.

Yet another local business has won a prestige award for its outstanding work. Ramona's Civetta...

Victor Conejo-Gutierrez and his wife Lizet Gonzalez took over as owners of Farm to Table Quality Produce in December.

Farm to Table brings fresh faces to Ramona market

August 12, 2020 at 4:08 p.m.

A young couple with many local connections continue to carry on the tradition of selling...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Is it a good time to sell or buy?

By Mark Garrow

August 12, 2020 at 3:55 p.m.

I hope everyone is faring well. Lockdown, partial release, partial re-lockdown has a lot of...

OPS and RHS grad Megan Escalona with fiance Dean Karras at Gnosis, their newly opened exotic plants nursery in Ramona.

Locals debut exotic plant nursery

By Harry Katcher

August 5, 2020 at 3:54 p.m.

When you think of the quiet, country living that Ramona has to offer, the word...

Artistry in Hair salon is temporarily moving its services outdoors.

Setting up outdoor, online venues is no picnic for struggling businesses

July 24, 2020 at 4:21 p.m.

Following state guidance to close indoor dining and other indoor commerce for three weeks starting...

Volunteers spent an evening last week setting up an outdoor patio at the Marinade on Main restaurant.

Volunteers create instant patio at Marinade on Main

July 15, 2020 at 4:12 p.m.

About a dozen volunteers chipped in last week to set up an outdoor patio dining...

Ramona's restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries are limited to indoor dining and to-go orders for three weeks.

Venues keep tabs on latest directives to close indoor dining

July 8, 2020 at 4:29 p.m.

Playing by ever-changing COVID-19 rules, Ramona’s restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries are staying open when...

Ramona artists Janice Reich has recently been able to combine her ions for art and yoga.

Get to know…Ramona artist and yoga instructor, Janice Reich

By Nikki Bridges

July 8, 2020 at 3:52 p.m.

When a good friend with a compromised immune system, who was tired of staring out...

American Red Cross workers provide disaster relief aid.

County, Red Cross revamp fire evacuation plans due to COVID-19

July 8, 2020 at 3:47 p.m.

As COVID-19 gains momentum, local leaders have prepared a plan for evacuating county residents in...

Ramona Real Estate Association: Props 60/90 and 110

By Mike Jensen

July 8, 2020 at 3:42 p.m.

Propositions 60, 90 and 110 are constitutional amendments approved by voters. They provide for the...

Ramona Chamber, Rotary Club and VFW honoro community volunteer Bob Murray.

Chamber honors Bob Murray with banners

July 8, 2020 at 3:40 p.m.

The Ramona Chamber of Commerce has made two memorial banners honoring Bob Murray to display...

Wasa Sushi Bar & Grill co-owners Wade Alkhouri and Steve Hermiz have reopened the restaurant and are planning an expansion.

Wasa Sushi back in business with plans to grow

July 29, 2020 at 7:01 p.m.

Several restaurants in Ramona are altering their game plans, either to implement new business strategies...

Short and Sweet Bakery co-owner John Zetterberg helps customer Mindy Waldha.

Short and Sweet Bakery celebrates grand opening

July 1, 2020 at 3:51 p.m.

Some of the delightful treats being served at the new Short and Sweet Bakery at...

The Institute of Real Estate Management has recognized Ramona resident Thomas Perfect in its 30 Under 30 program.

Ramona resident named an exceptional 30 Under 30 leader

July 1, 2020 at 3:43 p.m.

At 27 years old, Ramona resident Thomas Perfect has been selected as an exceptional next...

It’s no fair!

June 24, 2020 at 4:13 p.m.

"It’s no fair!" This seems to be the mantra for 2020.As we move into July,...

Black Swan Designs made these costumes for rider Jeffrey Hedgecock and his horse Leo at the Koroneburg Renaissance Faire.

History buffs turn their hobbies into crafty business

June 24, 2020 at 4:07 p.m.

Ramona resident Gwen Nowrick’s interest in history and historical clothing led her to forces...

Aldi has the green light to build a 19,000-square-foot grocery store at the corner of 16th and Main streets.

Retailers come and go in Ramona

June 18, 2020 at 3:58 p.m.

The Kmart store in Ramona appears to be on its way out of town while...

Michele Trabert embroiders a variety of patterns on masks and other cloth products, including Ramona-themed pictures.

Seamstress embellishes masks with creative designs

June 17, 2020 at 3:31 p.m.

Homemade face coverings come in all shapes and sizes but some of the more endearing...

The proposed Jack in the Box redesign will feature traditional elements customized to Ramona.

Jack in the Box lined up for an expansion and remodel

June 10, 2020 at 4:16 p.m.

The Ramona Jack in the Box is getting set for a planned makeover with a...

Tractor Supply Co. leases its space and has no plans to close even if the property it occupies is for sale.

Tractor Supply Co. staying

June 10, 2020 at 3:56 p.m.

Although the property occupied by Tractor Supply Co. at the corner of Hunter and Main...

Ramona Real Estate Association: What do I do with my stuff?

June 10, 2020 at 3:51 p.m.

If you are moving and need to clean out stuff, what do you do with...

Marinade on Main staff, from left, Susan White, Katie Suesens, and co-owner Jessica Slama, serve desserts to Ramona Disposal Service workers.

Restaurateurs share meals and treats to soften COVID hardships

June 4, 2020 at 4:58 p.m.

Marinade on Main’s owners are on a goodwill campaign to bring a little cheer to...

The future Ramona Popeyes is planned to be patterned after other restaurants in the fast-food chain.

Ramona Popeyes expected to open this year

May 27, 2020 at 4:41 p.m.

A Popeyes fast-food restaurant serving Louisiana-style chicken is expected to open by the end of...

Casa Rustica owners Andy and Mary Canales are returning to work after closing their home décor, pottery and plant store for one-and-a-half months.

Reopening for business calls for ‘new normal’ protocols

May 20, 2020 at 5:46 p.m.

Based on guidance from the state announced Tuesday, May 12, a limited amount of enterprises...

Ankit and Shital Vaghasiya opened their Best Care Pharmacy in Ramona on April 1. They say they will compete with larger chain drugstores on services, deliveries and prices.

Best Care Pharmacy aims to provide personal service