Valley Roadrunner

The Valley Roadrunner – Your local newspaper and media source for Valley Center and nearby areas. Founded in 1974, the Valley Roadrunner set out with a goal to establish a publication that would endure for years to come. Now, over forty years later, we are still dedicated to serving our community, delivering accurate news, and collaborating with our advertisers. As journalism adapts in the 21st century, our mission has not changed: to produce a newspaper that reflects the best of both our organization and the wider community.

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Automobile lovers’ paradise moves to Community Center

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
One week until 75th annual Western Days

2 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

The biggest event in Valley Center, the 75th annual Western Days festival and parade, is a week away, and the volunteers are scrambling—but in an organized way—to put it all together. The March 13 Irish Stew Cook-off was the kick-off for the Western Days season as it included the announcement of the two Honorary Mayor candidates, LaVonne Johnson, representing the Valley Center Business Association, and Marlyce Howard, representing the VC Pageant.
Planners hear about errant signal, road repairs

2 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

Lots of people wondered why the traffic signal at the corner of Lilac & Valley Center roads kept flashing and slowing the traffic down to a crawl on the week before the VC Community Planning Group met on May 19, downstairs at VC Community Hall. Planner James Garritson was the first person to ask about the errant light—taking advantage of the fact that County Traffic Engineer Michael L.
Derangement syndrome

2 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

When a man who lives million dollar paycheck to million dollar paycheck and sits on a golden toilet tells families they can get by on two toys for Christmas, that man is not connected to the average person. When I pen such words, I’m accused of Trump Derangement Syndrome. TDS infects the president’s enemies and supporters, causing both to behave in wildly inappropriate ways. I don’t have TDS, because I don’t belong to a tribe—Unless it’s the conservative tribe.
Former Miss VC is running for honorary mayor

2 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

There are two candidates for Valley Center Honorary Mayor. Last week we interviewed LaVonne Johnson, who represents the Valley Center Business Association. This week we interviewed Marlyce Howard, candidate for the Valley Center Pageant Association. She is a member of the La Jolla tribe. She was last year’s Miss Valley Center. She has been involved with her community since a young age, and took on many leadership roles in high school.
Jefferson Airplane lands in Pala

2 weeks ago | valleycenter.com | Josh Board

I think 1967 was the best year in rock history for albums with The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, and Pink Floyd debuts, Love’s “Forever Changes” Cream’s “Disraeli Gears,” “Sgt Pepper” and the Jefferson Airplane’s “Surrealistic Pillow.” (Don’t send letters on the records I missed, I only have so much space). I always think when bands change line-ups, they should change their name. Van Halen should’ve become Van Hagar. The Who are on their last tour.
Bo Mazzetti was a giant in tribal sovereignty and gaming issues

1 month ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

Bo Mazzetti, longtime chairman of the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians tribal council, was a giant in the world of California tribal affairs and tribal gaming. He had served as chairman since 2008. He passed away Thursday night, May 1. He trod the halls of both the California legislature and of the U.S. Congress. He had dignity and gravitas and when he spoke people—often powerful people, listened.
Planning group to vote on AB303

1 month ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

The Valley Center Community Planning Group’s May 12 meeting, 7 p.m. at VC Community Hall, will be somewhat light on voting items, according to Chairwoman Dori Rattray. But it will have plenty of updates from subcommittee chairmen.
Rite Aid files bankruptcy

1 month ago | valleycenter.com | David Ross

Rite Aid Monday, May 5, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the second time in two years, with a plan to sell substantially all of its assets. The local Rite Aid at the corner of Cole Grade Road & Valley Center Road is one of the most prominent businesses in town, and one of the most profitable Rite Aids in S.D. County due to liquor sales, according to a local industry expert.