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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
  • Alan Armstrong shovels for Chamber
    Alan Armstrong shovels for Chamber
  • Jim Dorschel runs for Kiwanis Club
    Jim Dorschel runs for Kiwanis Club

Cycling in the Keys

Jim Beezhold cycles the Keys in preparation for www....more»

World Swim Against Malaria

Several Valley Center women participated in the annual World Swim against Malaria in Oceanside on Mother's Day, taking The Roadrunner along with them, of course....more»

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — Guest lineups for the Sunday TV news shows:
AP NewsBreak: Judge laments man's return to prison
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Montana judge said he fears he's done a "soul-wrenching injustice" to a man he freed from prison after more than 27 years, only to see him ordered back behind bars by a higher court...
IRS chief declines to identify employees involved in scandal
By Andy Sullivan and Kim Dixon WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The outgoing head of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service angered Republican lawmakers on Friday by resisting their demands that he identify who at the tax-collection agency had inappropriately targeted conservative groups for extra scrutiny...
Illinois Senate approves marijuana for medical uses
By Joanne von Alroth SPRINGFIELD, Illinois (Reuters) - The Illinois Senate on Friday voted to approve the use of marijuana for medical purposes, which if signed into law would make it the second-most-populous state in the nation after California to allow the drug's use for medical purposes...
Commuter trains collide in Connecticut, injuring up to 60 people
By Michelle McLoughlin FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (Reuters) - A commuter train traveling eastbound from New York City derailed near the Connecticut suburb of Fairfield during the evening rush hour on Friday and collided with a westbound commuter train, injuring up to 60 people, three critically, officials said...

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»

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»

What does Valley Center get out of Amgen?

There is an old story about a man who was getting tarred and feathered and ridden out of town on a rail who said: "If it weren’t for the honor of the thing, I think I’d just as soon walk....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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