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Now that the Julian Community Heritage Foundation (JCHF) owns the lot on the corner of Washington and Main Streets in Julian, what is the next step? That is a question that members of the nonprofit organization are asked... — Updated 8/23/2021

Julian's 4th of July parade made a fantastic comeback this year celebrating Julian's 150 anniversary plus one. The theme was a nod to the town's sesquicentennial last year and the fact that the parade had been cancelled. With limit... — Updated 7/28/2021

In March 2020, when the world became embroiled in a pandemic, many organizations began expanding their resources to assist those in need. Julian Pathways, Inc., a local nonprofit, started regular trips to the San Diego Food Bank... — Updated 6/24/2021

The Julian Community Heritage Foundation is proud to announce that the purchase transaction of the lot in the center of Julian has been finalized. The corner lot, which was the former location of a gas station over thirty years... — Updated 6/21/2021

After a five-year effort by a coalition of amateur astronomers, local merchants, environmentalists, neighboring communities and the County of San Diego, Julian has been certified as an International Dark Sky Community. Leaders of... — Updated 5/27/2021

The San Diego mountains received a large amount of rain and snow over the course of a couple of days. Not one, but two storms, made its way through the county with a third one on its way. The mix of rain, hail, snow and strong wind... — Updated 2/19/2021

For over three years, a local group has been working to beautify the empty lot in the center of Julian. The Julian Community Heritage Foundation (JCHF), a recently registered nonprofit organization, seeks to transform the space... — Updated 2/19/2021

This year has definitely been one for the record books and not just for unprecedented changes and challenges. Once again, the Julian community has proven itself to be filled with kind and philanthropic people all working together t... — Updated 1/19/2021

Julian's backcountry mountain range is one of the few places you can find fall and snow in Southern California. With every season, comes its own weather patterns. Fall weather really has a mind of its own up here. The morning and... — Updated 11/20/2020

A nearly four-year effort that could link Julian with Borrego Springs as an internationally recognized dark sky community is near completion. You might even say there is light at the end of the tunnel, however, that would be a... — Updated 10/20/2020

We've all had that one special teacher that helped shaped our school years. The teacher who inspired us to work a little harder and learn in new creative ways. Julian Union School District's fifth grade teacher, Marisa McFedries... — Updated 10/9/2020

Students and staff are eager to get back to business. Distance learning has been a challenge and certainly different, however, it's a lot more fun to be in a classroom with your teacher and friends. Since the school closure in... — Updated 10/8/2020

On Sept. 8, the Julian Union High School District reopened to in-person class instruction for its students. Since San Diego County has been removed from state's COVID-19 monitoring list, schools became eligible to reopen for... — Updated 10/2/2020

We all know that the first five years of a child's life is the most important. Children soak up so much knowledge and experiences during those first few years. It is also the prime time to introduce the love of reading. With so muc... — Updated 9/17/2020

With school starting soon and the salons unable to provide services as normal, a local hairdresser offered her services to the Julian community. Renee Pitera of Julian Backcountry Barber and Beauty reached out to Hilary Ward, the... — Updated 8/24/2020

The nonprofit organization, Julian Pathways, Inc. provides a variety of programs and services to the community of Julian. Not only does the group operate before/after school programs on the Julian Union School District campuses,... — Updated 7/20/2020

With so many protests and gatherings being held throughout the country, a group of Julian residents felt it was necessary to show their support as well. Around 6 p.m. June 4, people lined the sidewalks along Main Street with signs... — Updated 6/25/2020

In 1998, the Julian Union School District was awarded Healthy Cities and Communities Planning and Healthy Cities and Communities Implementation grants to assist the community. A small group of parents, staff and community partners... — Updated 6/15/2020