Thursday, May 23, 2013 • 12:52
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Doc Mishler Knows What's Up

May 09, 2013
This cowboy is on a cross-country fight against hunger...all on the backs of his trusty horses.

Make no mistake, Oklahoma Francis ain't no ass!

April 17, 2013
Oklohama Francis fights for his chance to become Honorary Mayor of Valley Center.

South Village Gets Down and Dirty

April 11, 2013
South Village property owners vote to set up sewer assessment district so as to expand the sewer system

4-H's Tasty BBQ Fundraiser; Plus VC Softball's Up and Down Week

Kiwanis fund raiser benefitted anti-bullying program

On April 27, the Valley Center Kiwanis held their first fundraiser of the year, a Shotgun Golf Tournament at the Woods Valley Golf Course. The purpose was to support the Rachel's Challenge Program ...more»

Oakleys seek sanction against opposing attorney for inappropriate comments about their son

Mark & Kim Oakley of VC are seeking sanctions against the attorney who represents one of the two nurses convicted of abusing their severely autistic son, Jamie Oakley, 24 who was in their care for several ...more»

County approves map for Butterfield Trails5

On Friday, May 17, the County Planning Commission voted 9-0 to approve the Butterfield Trails Tentative Map. The County land planning staff who worked on the application said it was very unusual to present ...more»

Local man graduates from Maritime Academy

Thomas Polito graduated cum laude from California Maritime Academy on May 11, 2013. He currently works at the Port of Oakland for American President Lines as a port supervisor....more»

Activists rally ahead of Boy Scouts vote on gay youth ban
By Marice Richter GRAPEVINE, Texas (Reuters) - Gay rights activists and members of conservative groups gathered in the Texas town of Grapevine on Wednesday where Boy Scouts of America delegates were expected to vote at a national meeting to lift its ban on gay youth membership...
Names of those killed in Oklahoma tornado
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma medical examiner's office says it has positively identified all 24 people killed in the tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, including 10 ...
For some homeowners, a house is a canvas
SEATTLE (AP) — It's hard to miss the enormous 20-foot (6-meter)-wide American flag on the side of Richard Ormbrek's home. Comprised of around 180 tiles painted with scenes of Americana against a background of red and white stripes, the flag pops from the orange cedar shingles with traffic-stopping audacity...
Hillary Clinton accepts humanitarian award in NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton touted the efforts of a group combatting malnutrition and blindness during an awards speech in New York City.
Fire Marshal's Office: Panel had blast site access
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The State Fire Marshal's Office says a federal safety panel's investigators had access to the site of a Texas fertilizer plant blast that killed 15 people and injured about 200 others...

A Survey of a Wonderful Life

The first settler in Valley Center, in 1862, was James Davis, who led the original survey team through here in 1857, and returned to live. One hundred and fifty years later, in 2012, another surveyor ...more»

VC Youth Soccer to offer registration at Western Days

Valley Center Youth Soccer (VCYS) will have a registration booth set up at Western Days this year for any youth soccer player who would like to play this season....more»

Fire district drops ball in keeping community informed

Former fire board member and multiple board president Mel Schuler was right to give a scorching dressing down to the current board and administration for dropping the ball in informing the public that ...more»

SHORTS

TAKING A TRIP?—Going on vacation or need to feel comfortable about leaving your house? Unsure if your belongings will be safe? VC Sheriff’s Volunteers have a solution....more»

Water district begins process of forming South Village Assessment District

The Valley Center Municipal Water District board at its Feb. 4 meeting took three actions towards the creation of an assessment district to fund the South Village Wastewater Expansion Project in order ...more»

San Diego Assistant Police Chief to head security at Valley View Casino

NEW CASINO SECURITY CHIEF—Assistant Chief of Police Boyd Long has accepted the position as the Vice President of Security and Transportation at Valley View Casino & Hotel....more»

Edith Frank Remembers to open April 5 at VCCC

Valley Center Community Theater (VCCT) will host Edith Frank Remembers: A visit with Anne Frank’s Mother April 5 & 6 at Valley Center Community Church....more»

Food Truck Festival to return to Bates Nut Farm March 9

Bates Nut Farm is home to the VC Food Truck Fest Part 2 on Saturday, March 9 from noon — 6 p.m. Fifteen of Southern California's finest gourmet food trucks will be parked under the trees, offering ...more»
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