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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

Western Days Logo Contest Winner

The 2013 Western Days T-Shirt logo contest winner is Katie Campanella. She will be available to autograph Tshirts at the Valley Center Chamber of Commerce’s booth at the Western Days festivities ...more»

Amgen riders, local fans beat the heat in Tour of California’s grueling first stage

Temperatures soared into the 100s on Sunday, but the heat didn’t keep the crowds away from cheering on the bike riders in the Amgen Tour of California as they rode through Valley Center....more»
  • Amgen riders, local fans beat the heat in Tour of California's grueling first stage
    Amgen riders, local fans beat the heat in Tour of California's grueling first stage
  • VC Fire drops Cal Fire for one station, picks up San Pasqual Tribal Fire
    VC Fire drops Cal Fire for one station, picks up San Pasqual Tribal Fire
  • Best Little Cowboy and Cowgirl

Amelia Villalobos will lead parade as Grand Marshal

A near centenarian from the San Pasqual Band of Indians, Amelia Villalobos, will lead the Western Days Parade on Saturday as Grand Marshal. Amelia Villalobos celebrated her 99th Birthday on March 29, ...more»

Western Days Parade is this Saturday

Valley Center’s biggest community day of the year, Western Days, will happen this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The big event on Saturday will be the parade. This year’s theme is "Back to Basics."...more»

AP PHOTOS: Devastation, reunion in tornado wake
Residents sift through the remnants of their homes and parents hug children outside a demolished elementary school. Emergency workers tend to the wounded.
Man charged in death of missing Maine teenager
BANGOR, Maine (AP) — When 15-year-old Nichole Cable left home May 12, she told her family she was heading out to see someone she'd met on Facebook.
APNewsBreak: Coast Guard deserter to be confined
HONOLULU (AP) — A Coast Guard rescue swimmer whose disappearance led to a massive search in Hawaii pleaded guilty to desertion Tuesday, saying he left work one day, decided never to return and spent the next three months camping in the mountains...
Mysterious illness kills 2 in southeast Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — A mysterious respiratory illness has left five people hospitalized and two dead in southeast Alabama, state health officials said Tuesday.
Healthcare workers strike at five California public hospitals
By Ronnie Cohen SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Thousands of healthcare workers walked off the job at the University of California's five medical centers on Tuesday, delaying emergency care, surgeries, diagnostic procedures and other medical treatment throughout the state...

Jaguars win one, lose one heading into lacrosse post-season-VC goes from one win last season to No. 2 seed in CIF Division IV this year

Putting together a brand new program to compete at the varsity level is a daunting task that the Valley Center boys lacrosse team undertook last season after a year competing at the JV level....more»

Rush, Cutrell spark Jaguars to CIF first-round volleyball win over San Diego Academy

"Better late than never" is the old saying, and even though the Valley Center varsity boys volleyball team got off to a slow start against San Diego Academy in the first round of the CIF Division II playoffs, ...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»

ROADRUNNER 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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