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Red Cross Unveils Disaster Operations Center
The center, packed with new technology, was paid for through donations and will serve the region in the event of another firestorm or mass emergency.

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The center, packed with new technology, was paid for through donations and will serve the region in the event of another firestorm or mass emergency.

Real-time maps loaded with information are kept on the “cloud.” Data can be sent directly to agencies and volunteers in the field.
The district attorney and sheriff have sent letters warning businesses countywide that it is now illegal to sell 'bath salts' and other synthetic drugs. One Ramona mom speaks up about the local problem.
Camping is available Friday night. Check out these Patch fishing tips.
Hundreds of vehicles will be available for preview Thursday and Friday at the Rodeo Grounds.
Calling the NDAA 'treasonous' and unconstitutional, liberals and conservatives plan a protest Friday to call for Hunter's resignation. It's part of a nationwide effort.
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Cal Fire and state Parks are monitoring the smoke, kicked up by high winds. Red Flag Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m.
In a Letter to the Editor, Ramona Forum President says nearly all House representatives violated their oath to support the Constitution when they voted for changes to the National Defense Authorization Act.
The library, Ramona Elementary, Ramona Music Center and Kentucky Fried Chicken have been vandalized recently. Business Watch signs will go up in town.
Very low humidity and strong gusty winds expected most of Saturday, with winds slightly weakening Sunday.
Phyllis Muñoz is due to receive her official award at a special dinner on April 20.
A Ford F250 with a 30-foot trailer turned on its side just before noon in front of Dudley's Bakery.
SDG&E has a proposal before the Public Utilities Commission to establish a balancing account for wildfire expenses. Uninsured expenses paid out for the 2007 fires—as well as for those in the future—could be passed on to ratepayers.
SDG&E has a proposal before a state commission to establish an account for wildfire expenses, meaning some costs of the 2007 fires—as well as those in the future—could be borne by ratepayers.
The event will move from William Heise County Park near Julian to Santa Ysabel East Open Space Preserve.
The bill stems from a ruling declaring the Mount Soledad cross unconstitutional.
SDG&E has a proposal before the Public Utilities Commission to establish a balancing account for wildfire expenses. Uninsured expenses paid out for the 2007 fires—as well as for those in the future—could be passed on to ratepayers.
Amanda Jean Blessum died after losing control of her car on San Vicente Road on Monday. The vehicle was hit by a propane tanker.