David Ross

California

Writer and Editor at Valley Roadrunner

Editor-in-Chief at Escondido Times-Advocate

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Articles

New St. Francis rector wants to get out in the community

2 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

The new rector at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Pauma Valley, The Rev. Katharine Flexer, wants to get out and get to know the members of her new community. She is anxious to meet her neighbors and the people who make Pauma Valley and Valley Center the vibrant places that they are. The new rector arrived at peaceful, out-of-the-way St. Francis church on March 23—and since she comes from New York City, it probably couldn’t be a greater contrast.
San Pasqual leaders update planners on Albertsons

2 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

The Albertsons shopping center is moving forward and the developer, the San Pasqual tribe, is negotiating a lease agreement with the Albertsons corporation. The development, called Native Oaks Village, may also include a tribal pharmacy that will also be open to the public and a Peterson’s donut shop.
County transparency takes a hit

2 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

OK, finally I’m mad enough about this issue to take it head on! For three months now the County of San Diego has been publishing “notices” of the upcoming Valley Center Community Planning Group meetings that are about as transparent as a bucket of pitch. The notices are little more than a time and a place for the meetings, which could—without too much exaggeration—be called the most important, or at least the most informative public meeting that happens in town.
Author inspires disabled people to not let disabilities stop them from traveling

2 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

Valley Center Library will host writer Cary Lowe in a talk Wednesday, June 25 at 11 a.m. on his new book, “On Two Legs and Three Wheels.”Lowe is a frequent contributor to the San Diego Union-Tribune op-ed pages. His previous book “Becoming American,” described growing up in post-war Europe in a family of Holocaust survivors.
Western Days parade: Old fashioned Americana

3 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

Editor’s note: We will have a more expansive coverage of Western Days in next week’s paper. So if you don’t see the photo of your favorite this week, look for it next week.
VCBA dinner was a nice night out with friends

3 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

The annual Valley Center Business Association’s Partners Dinner May 14 at Bates Nut Farm was a nice evening with friends that included some awards to special people and the awarding of one AED (Automated External Defibrillator). The program wasn’t extensive, as in past days, which allowed for easy conversation at the tables, with only the occasional need to pay attention to a few announcements and awards.
Community celebrates groundbreaking of Fire Station No. 3

4 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

Shovels flashed gold in the Tuesday morning sun and local VIPs turned brown earth. Valley Center Fire Protection District is off and running to raise a temporary fire station by the end of the year. The district built its first fire station on Lilac Road in 1981. It opened Station No. 2 on North Lake Wohlford Road in 1989.
Yes we do print articles about political parties

1 month ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

Since the last election is well past us, and the other one hasn’t started yet, I thought it would be a good time to reiterate what our rules are for articles from and about political party clubs in town. The rules are simple: we are happy to print articles about the activities of our two main political clubs in the Valley Magazine. That would include such things as gatherings, speakers, rallies, upcoming events, etc. We don’t allow polemics, i.e. opinion pieces, in the magazine.
Automobile lovers’ paradise moves to Community Center

1 month ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

This is the 4th year of the “Car Corral” being part of Valley Center Western Days. And this year, for the first time, it will be located at the horseshoe road in front of VC Community Center. The man putting on the show is a true car afficionado, Richard “Roscoe” Tanner. Last year they had 40 cars, ranging from a 1920’s car—to one from 1985. This year Tanner is hoping for even more.
New resident magician will bring show to Western Days

1 month ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

A young professional magician who literally just moved to Valley Center (the day before I interviewed him for this article) will be doing a magic show at this year’s Western Days festival. His name is Noah Bentz, he is 24, and his show (and website) is called The Wonders Show. He will do an hour show on the Saturday of Western Days and then spend some time walking around the festival doing magical tricks.