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🌱 Patch AM: How a Ramona egg farm got tied to a Salmonella outbreak
And on the Ramona Patch calendar - rhY Thornton at Milagro Winery
Hello Ramona! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Ramona egg farm got tied to a Salmonella outbreak
- How Ramona became a central air hub for wildfire defense
- How two Ramona neighbors are fighting SDG&E's next big rate hike
Also on today's calendar: Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 96 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Turning cloudy and hot, temps: high: 97, low: 61.
- Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 96 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Ramona egg rancher disputes County findings in Salmonella outbreak (nbcsandiego.com) — A Ramona-based egg ranch is disputing San Diego County's conclusion that its unpasteurized Happy Hens eggs were linked to a Salmonella outbreak that sickened 22 people, some after eating mayonnaise at Ramona Family Naturals Market. County officials say cases are tied to both the market and the farm, while the owner insists there's no direct test evidence connecting her eggs and says the business is already taking a major financial hit. 
2. San Diego County Officials Detail Wildfire Readiness as Fuel Conditions Deteriorate (countynewscenter.com) — Ramona's airfield is now home to a CAL FIRE C‑130 and key helicopter resources, reinforcing the town's role in San Diego County's wildfire defense. County fire, emergency, and law‑enforcement leaders detail major investments in aircraft, staffing, technology, and evacuation planning to protect Ramona and other communities as another dangerous fire season approaches.
3. California nonprofit challenges utility's 8.6% rate hike over wildfire spending (thecooldown.com) — Two Ramona residents leading the Mussey Grade Road Alliance are helping challenge SDG&E's proposed 8.6% rate hike, arguing wildfire spending shouldn't mean unlimited costs for customers. Their work as intervenors could influence how much local households pay for electricity and gas starting in 2028, especially as many San Diego County customers already struggle with rising bills.
4. California Eliminates Sunsets for $1 Million Design-Build Projects for Local Agencies (dbia.org) — A recent state law permanently allows California cities and counties to use design‑build contracts for public works over $1 million, affecting how future projects in places like Ramona are delivered. The Ramona Community Resource Center is highlighted as an award‑winning example of this approach, showing how local facilities can benefit from streamlined construction and long‑term planning certainty.
📸 Around Ramona
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ramona
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★ Featured events ★
- rhY Thornton at Milagro Winery →
Milagro Winery Weddings & Events, 18750 Littlepage Rd, Ramona
1:00 pm
Saturday August 22
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Other local events
- TK/Kinder Meet and Greet
Mt. Woodson Elementary Ramona, CA 92065
7:40 am - MVA Book Check Out & Picture Day
Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
8:00 am - MVA Picture Day
Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
8:00 am - Marine Corps League BBQ
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
4:00 pm - Back to School Night: Seniors 5:30p, Juniors 6:30p
Grossmont High La Mesa, CA 91944
5:00 pm - Set up for birthday parties
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
9:00 am - Buffalo Soldiers
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
11:00 am - Smells Like Nirvana Tribute With Dead Original Live in Concert →
Ramona Mainstage, 626 Main St, Ramona
7:00 pm
Friday August 21
Saturday August 22
Thursday September 3
📣 Ramona Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Picture Day
Jefferson Middle Oceanside, CA 92058
8:00 am - Back to School Night
Pomerado Elementary Poway, CA 92064
5:00 pm - TK/Kinder Meet and Greet
Mt. Woodson Elementary Ramona, CA 92065
7:40 am - MVA Picture Day
Mountain Valley Academy Ramona, CA 92065
8:00 am
Thursday August 20
Friday August 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 3.64 earthquake reported
Aug 19 at 12:31 AM PDT: 3.47 magnitude earthquake occurred near Warner Springs, CA. More than 164 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor ) - Hello neighbors,
We keep seeing a Great Pyrenees dog coming on our property between 7pm & 8 pm. We saw a post that someone was missing one from Wildcat Canyon Rd. We… (Nextdoor Rancho Barona)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Ramona. Apply here.
- PetSmart posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate Part Time in Ramona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Ramona here.
Ok Ramona! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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