Ramona Sentinel

Glaudini breaks own school record in 500-yard freestyle at CIF

Ramona High School’s boys swim team placed 11th at the CIF meet May 19 at Granite Hills High School while junior Garrett Glaudini broke his own school record in the 500-yard freestyle race. “It was a tremendous conclusion to the season,” said coach Jolyn Yanez.

Ramona High softball coach praises seniors as team ends season

The Ramona High School girls softball lost in the play-in round of the CIF playoffs to Westview High School 4-3 in eight innings. It was the 10th time that the Bulldog girls lost a one run game this season.

Bulldog baseball misses chance for league championship in series’ final game

Ramona beat Del Norte the first two times the teams met in Valley League play to guarantee a series win, but the Bulldogs needed a sweep of the series to win a share of the Valley League championship. The Nighthawks won the final game of the series 7-1 at their home field and in doing so earned the Valley League championship.

Letters to the Editor

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Library schedules afternoon movies during school district’s furlough week

During Ramona Unified School District’s furlough week, May 20 to 24, Ramona Library will present a different Disney Pixar film each afternoon, free of charge. The following movies will be shown, beginning at 1 p.m.

Disaster preparedness should include pet microchipping, says county

The county's Department of Animal Services will offer pet microchipping, rabies vaccinations, dog licenses and discount spay and neuter coupons during a clinic from noon to 2 p.m. today at Woodglen Vista Park in Santee, in advance of wildfire season. County officials said as wildfire season approaches, disaster preparedness plans should be updated and should include pet microchipping.

33rd Annual Ramona Rodeo continues tonight, Sunday

Ramona’s 33rd annual rodeo continues tonight at 7:30 in the Ramona Outdoor Community Center Fred Grand Arena, 421 Aqua Lane. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. A free family dance featuring entertainment from the country band Whiskey Rodge will start in the ROCC Pavilion immediately after the Saturday rodeo show. On Sunday, Cowboy Church will start in the Cowboy Hospitality area at 9:30 a.m.. Kids Day will be from noon to 2 p.m. in the pavilion. The weekend’s final rodeo show will start at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Gates open at 12:30 p.m. Details are at ramonarodeo.net.

Ramona Scouts return from nonstop Rawhide Ranch adventure

Members of Ramona Girl Scout Troop 8009 recently enjoyed a weekend at Rawhide Ranch, a horse camp in Bonsall. They saved and budgeted a portion of their cookie proceeds to pay for the trip, said Danielle Shaw, troop leader. Their adventure into the Old West began immediately upon their arrival with a stroll down Old Town Main Street.

SDG&E plans temporary closure at San Vicente and Wildcat Canyon Roads early Monday

To prepare for the county’s San Vicente Road Realignment project, San Diego Gas & Electric said it will periodically close that road’s intersection with Wildcat Canyon Road between 3 and 5 a.m. Monday, May 20. Utility workers during that time will string wires across the road for pole relocation required for the road widening project, said SDG&E Public Information Officer Juanita Hayes.

Summer Solstice Celebration — a 5K event to kick off summer in Ramona

Everyone loves summer. It is the time filled with trips to the beach, sunny skies, and lazy days. The summer solstice begins when the sun reaches the farthest point north of the equator, usually between June 20 and 22. What better way to kick off summer than with a little family fun? Ramona Futbol Club, along with Arch Health Partners, will be hosting a community fun 5K event to benefit Ramona youth soccer program on Saturday, June 22, in celebration of summer.