1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (814+ words) The 2026 Ramona Rodeo Queen pageant on April 10 and 11 will determine which of nine young women with a passion for rodeo will become future ambassadors of the sport. The Horsemanship portion of the pageant takes place Friday, April 10, at 5 p.m. at the…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (129+ words) Football players have a choice, but not rodeo animals'San Diego Union-Tribune Re "The hypocrisy of rodeo critics is in plain sight" (Jan. 1): How does letter-writer Mark Blakey know which of these rodeo critics consume beef? I happen to know one…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (131+ words) The hypocrisy of rodeo critics is in plain sight'San Diego Union-Tribune Re "Padres" decision to welcome violent rodeo event is shocking" (Dec. 28): I find it somewhat hypocritical of U-T letter writers to complain about rodeo animal cruelty and abuse, especially…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (215+ words) Re "Cruel San Diego Rodeo returns to Petco Park for third year" (Dec. 19): Thank you for shining a much-needed light on the rodeo's return. We wholeheartedly support this commentary calling out the ... Re "Cruel San Diego Rodeo returns to Petco…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (313+ words) One of the government's core responsibilities is to protect the public from powerful corporate interests. Few are more vulnerable than animals. Yet in San Diego, city leaders have failed to uphold that duty, allowing the Padres to continue staging a…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (601+ words) Young women with a passion for rodeo and a drive to act as ambassadors of the sport are encouraged to apply to the 2026 Ramona Rodeo Queen pageant, set for April 10 and 11. Members of the Rodeo Queen court act as ambassadors…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (683+ words) The Poway Rodeo has two new queens to represent it throughout the year, especially during the rodeo next fall. The new royalty are Rodeo Queen Kate Richardson, 19, from Imperial Valley; and Junior Queen Riley Kirkland, 15, from Ramona. The 2026 Poway Rodeo…...

6+ mon, 2+ day ago  (557+ words) Stupendous" is the word Murray Bankhead, Poway Rodeo chair, used to describe this year's Rodeo, held Sept. 26 and 27." With each of the three performances over the two days sold out, he said the event not only provided entertainment, but supported…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1050+ words) Most rodeos showcase the traditional Western way of life, with skills needed for working on ranches with horses and livestock. The Poway Rodeo will not only showcase those talents, but celebrates the long history of the town as an equestrian…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1189+ words) The 44th Ramona Rodeo, set for Aug. 21-23, brings together a rich history of traditional cowboy competitions, family-friendly activities, live entertainment and a big dose of community spirit." "A lot of great cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country come to…...