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'Tennessee' Talks About Life on the Streets
Ramona volunteers gave him a sleeping bag and fed him and other homeless vets at Stand Down over the weekend.

Former editor of SonomaValley.Patch.com
Ramona volunteers gave him a sleeping bag and fed him and other homeless vets at Stand Down over the weekend.

Stand Down in San Diego helped 1,003 veterans who have been living on the streets. More than 3,000 volunteers gave their time.
Veterans for Peace and Outreach for Humanity visit people sleeping under bridges and in storefronts.
"Stand Down" has begun at San Diego City College.
After a couple of businesses mentioned people can't see their signs well enough, Patch set out to learn more about the trees on Main.
The Board of Supervisors has asked staff to prepare a draft ordinance that would streamline permit applications.
A proposed expansion of this long-term residential care facility in Ramona is due to go before the Planning Commission on Friday.
Sharon Davis continues in her second two-year term.
A proposal submitted by the American Civil Liberties Union has delayed the first reading of the draft ordinance.
A proposal submitted by the American Civil Liberties Union has delayed the first reading of the draft ordinance.
Tom Stephan of Ramona installs barn owl boxes for a living and flies his falcon for the love of it.
Do you feel like putting up your feet and relaxing with a good book? Ramona Library has a list of travel book ideas with a summer flavor.
Hidden Valley Ranch does "noble work" but is not in keeping with community character members say, after hearing passionate testimony from opponents.
Al Schaffer, retired Ramona High School basketball coach and SDSU consultant finishes a 500-mile walk in Spain as a memorial to "Lil."
Thornbush Road residents say they're glad the trailhead is temporarily closed.
Teams are scheduled to play this weekend at Kit Carson Park in Escondido.
Members expressed support for renewable energy but rejected the concept of agricultural land conversion and a view of solar panels.
Visitors to the trailhead are cautioned about the heat and other risks Friday, following the death of a hiker Wednesday at the popular location.
Ramona Oaks and Thornbush roads will be closed to anyone but residents this weekend.