Valley Center, CA News
Valley Center, CA News
The outlaws tried to rob the Country Junction Deli here in Valley Center, but th...
A band of rugged outlaws tried to hold up the local bank here in Valley Center,...
A band of rough-looking outlaws has been spotted in Valley Center this evening,...
Congratulations to the VCHS varsity baseball team on a 3-2 win over Francis Park...
The CIF playoffs begin today for the VCHS baseball team...the Jaguars are the No...
In a heartbreaking loss, the VCHS varsity softball season came to an end this af...
VCHS softball update: the Lady Jaguars got bumped into the consolation bracket a...
Here is a photo of the eclipse from VC resident Paul LeFevre, who added the foll...
Here's a photo our sports editor, Dan Kidder, took of the eclipse (through a wel...
Here's a quick animation of how the eclipse this evening will unfold:
For anyone interested in seeing this evening's historic solar eclipse, the actio...
Some more VCHS sports updates: the Jaguars baseball team earned the No. 4 seed i...
The VCHS swim teams are still riding high after the girls won the Valley League...
With their win against La Jolla Country Day this afternoon, the VCHS varsity sof...
At La Jolla Country Day for the VCHS varsity softball playoff game at 3:30. They...
The Official Program for the 2012 VC Western Days is now available and will be a...
Due to an error by the Post Office, the newspaper for this week will be delayed...
Good news from the VCHS softball team: the Lady Jaguars beat Guajome Park Academ...
The CIF playoff seedings for softball have been announced and the Lady Jaguars e...
In case you missed it, VCHS had a whole host of league champions in the Valley L...
Lots of sports action happening for the various VCHS teams today! The track & fi...
Congratulations to the VCHS varsity softball team on a 13-0 win over Orange Glen...
The VCHS varsity softball team has a chance to tie the school record for wins in...
Another piece of outstanding news from VCHS lacrosse: Taylor Rae Fiehler (VCHS 2...
More VCHS sports playoffs news: the girls varsity lacrosse team earned the No. 1...
The CIF playoffs are starting this week for some VCHS sports teams. The boys vol...
Tonight is the final home game for the VCHS varsity girls lacrosse team...they h...
When I go take photos at the varsity softball games at VCHS, they have boxes pai...
There are a couple of very important games happening at VCHS today: the varsity...
Congratulations to the VCHS girls varsity and JV track & field teams for capturi...
If you're in VC tonight, stop by the VCHS varsity boys lacrosse game at 7 p.m. I...
It's almost time to PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE!!!!! Come join VC Relay For Life and t...
Conrad also played another song after the service at Ridgeview Church this morni...
This morning, the congregation at Ridgeview Church was blessed with a special pe...
The VCHS varsity baseball team has a special flagpole dedication ceremony today...
At VCHS for the Jags' boys varsity lacrosse game tonight...if you're in VC, come...
VCHS sports update: the girls JV and varsity softball games at Orange Glen this...
The road reopened around 2 p.m.
HEAD ON RELATED TO POLICE INVESTIGATION Authorities were not providing many det...
Early this morning there was a multi-vehicle accident on Valley Center Road in t...
Come on out to VCHS this evening at 7 p.m. to see the Jaguars' varsity boys lacr...
Take me out to the VCHS varsity baseball game, take me out at 3:30 p.m., bring i...
If you're thinking of coming to see the VCHS varsity girls lacrosse game against...
It's a busy day for the VCHS varsity sports teams today: the track & field teams...
For all you VC baseball fans, the varsity game that was scheduled for 2:30 p.m....
Down at OG for the VCHS baseball game against the Patriots. Jags got the win at...
Fill out your VC Western Days Parade Entry Forms today! Download them from our...
Since it's WAY past April 1, we thought we'd clarify for our readers that the st...
VCHS has a couple of varsity games happening this afternoon: the Jaguars are hos...
An earthquake with a 3.3 scale hit the Valley Center, Palomar Mountain area shor...
2012 Western Days Parade Entry Forms are now available on our website. Visit www...
Down at Orange Glen for the VCHS varsity boys volleyball game against the Patrio...
The Roadrunner has obtained the amateur video of what could be wild jaguars livi...
The VCHS varsity girls lacrosse team is hosting Westview tonight at 7 p.m. for a...
The Oceanside Office of the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobri...
It's ladies night at VCHS, at least in sports...the girls softball team is hosti...
There are a couple of VCHS sports teams playing in VC today--the boys golf team...
If you're looking for a fun night of lacrosse action, the Valley Center varsity...
The VCHS baseball team is hosting Escondido Charter at 3:15 p.m. today...come on...
The results of the Miss Valley Center Pageant 2012 are in! Congratulations to Mi...
The Valley Center varsity boys lacrosse team has its first home game of the seas...
The Valley Center varsity baseball team is hosting Escondido this afternoon at 3...
If you are under 18, submit your stories, photos, drawings, poems and more to be...
If you're in Valley Center this afternoon, the VCHS boys tennis team has their f...
Here is the 2012 Valley Center varsity baseball team, ready to get the season st...
Here is the first pitch ceremony at VCLL opening night, featuring Conrad Murphy...
Conrad Murphy takes a few swings during the home run derby that followed the VCL...
Don't forget, tonight is Opening Night for Valley Center Little League! Stop by...
VCHS spring sports are starting this week! The varsity softball team has a home...
MOUNTAIN LION SIGHTED—Palomar Mountain residents Lafe and Karalee Ball reported...
Here are a couple of video clips from tonight's girls basketball game. The first...
VCHS girls basketball update: VC took an early lead in the 1st, then as Cathedra...
If you're following the VCHS winter sports playoffs, here's a brief update: Boy...
Don't forget, this evening at VCHS is the varsity boys soccer playoff game again...
For those of you following the VCHS sports playoffs, here is a brief rundown of...
In more VCHS sports playoff news, the Lady Jaguars soccer team beat Mountain Emp...
The week of VCHS playoffs continues tonight, as the Lady Jaguars host La Jolla a...
It's playoff time in Valley Center! The Jaguars basketball team hosts Madison to...
It's senior night for the girls and boys basketball teams at VCHS tonight! The s...
In case you may have missed it, the Layne family has this update about the servi...
Well there wasn't much suspense, but with a 53-8 win over Mission Vista, the VC...
If you're in Valley Center this evening, come on out to VCHS for some Jaguar spo...
Valley Center resident Dean Gittleson, the driver involved in last Tuesday's car...
After the boys soccer team got a win, now it's on to the VCHS gym for the boys b...
Big game for the VCHS boys soccer team tonight, as they host San Dieguito lookin...
Tonight is senior night for the VCHS girls soccer team as they host Del Norte. I...
More details are emerging about Tuesday's car accident on Valley Center Road. He...
Here is the official CHP report regarding today's car accident on Valley Center...
For all you VCHS wrestling fans out there, the Jaguars are hosting Guajome Park...
Come on out for some varsity girls soccer action at VCHS this evening at 5:15 p....
We've had some inquiries about this… David Ross, our editor considers himself lu...
We've got another VCHS basketball doubleheader tonight! The Jaguars host Del Nor...
It's a basketball doubleheader tonight at VCHS! The Jags host Canyon Crest, with...
If you're not too busy Tebowing this evening...or if you've employed your DVR fo...
Just about to start the varsity wrestling match...the Jags have been wrestling r...
The VC boys soccer team hosted an alumni game...here are both teams together on...
More sports action happening at VCHS tonight: the varsity wrestling team hosts O...
If you're in VC tonight, come by the high school to see the Lady Jaguars take on...
The Board of Supervisors is considering a proposal that would, in effect, abolis...
Lots of sports action going on at VCHS tonight! The boys soccer team is playing...
For all you VC wrestling fans out there, the Jaguars have a dual meet at San Pas...
After a great run in the SoCal Holiday Hoops Tournament (see the current issue o...
For all the Jaguar football fans out there, here's a set of CIF Championship gam...
The Lady Jaguars varsity soccer team after their home game against San Pasqual o...
Valley Center girls soccer hits the pitch tonight against San Pasqual! A new coa...
Hey VCHS soccer fans, anyone out there going to the girls varsity game at 5:15 t...
At the VC boys basketball game, the Jags are hosting Santana. Given the recent o...
A two-car accident occurred today at 11 a.m. in front of St Stephen Church. Inc...
The Lady Jags are hosting San Pasqual in basketball tonight, looking to keep the...
Vandalism on the Heritage Trail: Lana Smith, who walks on the Heritage Trail jus...
Coming up at 7 p.m., the Jaguars will host Ramona in a wrestling match that prom...
The VCHS 2011-12 varsity boys soccer team, after their 2-0 win over Mission Hill...
At VCHS for the boys soccer game...the Jags scored with about 9 minutes left in...
It's been a fantastic week for VC football--a thrilling win over Madison on Thur...
Congratulations Jags on being the champions!
The Jags are in the championship! We're here at Qualcomm Stadium for the big game!
Get your Air Jordans out of the closet, because basketball season is officially...
What a game! The Jaguars held Madison's high-scoring offense to just 21 points (...
Just in time for tonight's game, here are the football highlights from Friday ni...
Don't miss the big VCHS football game tonight, as the Jaguars travel to Madison...
The Jaguars beat Brawley without much difficulty, rolling to a 44-0 win that was...
Hope everybody's recovered from the turkey coma, because the Jaguars are hosting...
Update: Valley Center Road & Lilac will be shut for the rest of the evening, we...
Lilac Road & Valley Center Road is closed to traffic due to a deputy involved sh...
With under 30 seconds left in a tie game, Brock Moffit takes the handoff and sco...
Just got back from a very entertaining, very rain-soaked VC Pee Wee football gam...
At VCHS for the Lady Jaguars' volleyball playoff game against Brawley. It was a...
Sorry for the delay, but here are the video highlights from Friday night's footb...
POSSIBLE HOMICIDE ON STARGAZE LANE Saturday night Sheriff’s deputies found the d...
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It's been six months since Conrad Murphy was gravely injured in a car accident w...
BREAKING NEWS - Rancho Lilac property sold to Cal Trans for $16.5 Million: The 1...
At VCHS for field hockey against Mt. Carmel...VC dominated possession in the 1st...
Here are the video highlights from Friday night's football game against Mt. Carm...
It's Friday, and that means it's almost time for Jaguar football! The Jags play...
Lots of great sports action coming your way this afternoon here in VC: the water...
Here are the video highlights from the Jaguars' 34-17 win over San Marcos on Fri...
After battling through a close football game for 3 quarters, the Jaguars broke o...
Fire on Rincon Grade: Cal Fire at 1:09 p.m. Thursday is responding to a vegetati...
In case you missed it, here are the video highlights from Friday night's footbal...
Sorry these weren't available sooner, but here are the video highlights from the...
Last night's CHP DUI checkpoint in action on Valley Center Road.
Check out the video highlights from Valley Center's thrilling win over Ramona on...
In one of the most exciting games you'll see all year, the Jaguars overcame a la...
The CHP sets up its DUI checkpoint at Valley Center Road & Mirar De Vallle (basi...
The Oceanside office of the California Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobri...
The Valley Center Music Boosters will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts at the Pala...
Update: after submitting this video clip to Steve Coover, the Instructional Chai...
In case you missed it, here are the video highlights from the VC football game o...
I wanted to post this video separately to call attention to the play; on a Valle...
Here are the video highlights from the Jaguars' big 24-7 win over Lincoln on Fri...
Get your umbrellas out, it's shaping up to be a night of football in the rain th...
ACTION: Come up with a CREATIVE Tweet (140 characters or less) about what you we...
Mavany Verdugo was selected from nine applicants to fill the vacancy on the Vall...
Local actor Nick Sloan, who VC residents saw most recently in Into the Woods is...
For all you die-hard Jaguar fans, here's a clip of VCHS grad James Johnson snagg...
The Jaguars got a big win over La Jolla in football on Friday night, and here ar...
At VCHS for the girls volleyball game against Vista...the Lady Jags look strong...
Photographer Gabriel Santana took a lot of great photos at the Valley Center/Imp...
Just in case you missed it, here are the video highlights from the Jaguars' big...
Here are the video highlights from Valley Center's 47-14 win over Imperial on Fr...
VCHS football at Imperial--the Jaguars look for win No. 1 in the heat of the des...
Power came back on around 1 am, at least over here on Vesper Rd, and as early as...
Another link, this one saying the outage stretches across the south from Chula V...
Posted to SDGE's Twitter account a few minutes ago: "@SDGE: We understand power...
Here is a link that offers a bit more about the power outage, but still no word...
Power out in VC this afternoon, we're also hearing that it's out all across San...
Here are the video highlights from the Valley Center football game at San Pasqua...
Today at VCHS is girls field hockey against Escondido, beginning at 4:45 pm. I'v...
Are you ready for some football? The Jaguars play their first game of the season...
If you are going to be commemorating the 10th anniversary of 9/11 we would like...
Check out some photos from Valley Center's scrimmage against Chula Vista on Frid...
Here are the video highlights from the Jaguars' scrimmage against Chula Vista on...
Great scrimmage by the Jaguars, who scored twice and held Chula Vista scoreless...
Football is officially back in VC tonight, as the Jaguars host Chula Vista for a...
Back to School for Valley Center - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
HIT AND RUN FATALITY SHUTS DOWN HWY 76 FOR THREE HOURS: See
In case you missed it, I've got lots of fantasy football advice for you. Check i...
Read more about Conrad Murphy's Benefit Concert and about some local athletes in the Indigenous Games by checking out our sports blog page!
A herd of wild pigs is creating some alarm on Palomar Mountain. An East Grade resident snapped this picture of 18 pigs last week. The pigs appear to be feasting on the mountain's bumper crop of acorns.
Foreign exchange students from South Korea and Spain were treated to a fun-filled day on Palomar Mountain Sunday. The day began with a tour of the observatory, followed by lunch at the Palomar Mountain Volunteer Fire Department and ended with the specta
Off to Bates Nut Farm for the Conrad Murphy Benefit Concert! It starts at 4 and goes till 9, so stop by, grab some tri-tip dinner, place some bids in the silent auction and hear some great tunes!
Read the full story of our 2011 Athlete of the Year, Kevin Murphy, on our sports blog page.
Congratulations to the Roadrunner 2011 Athlete of the Year, Kevin Murphy! Check out some photos of our winner, and read the full story in the latest issue of the Valley Roadrunner, on newsstands now!
Some of the stars of "Into the Woods," which opens Friday at the Maxine Theater, sell presale tickets to the show in front of the Country Junction deli today.
Nancy Maynard sent us this photo of a roadrunner perched in the Maynards' goldfinch feeder tree waiting for a little nibble.
The Valley Center Community Theater moved into the Maxine Theater prior to its opening night Friday of Into the Woods. Shown is Carey Soghomonian working on the set of the forbidding forest.
Great news from Conrad Murphy...he's going home! Conrad heads home Friday, which gives him a little more than a week to rest before the big benefit concert in his honor next Saturday, July 16 at Bates Nut Farm. Way to go, Murph!
Roadrunner Athlete of the Year update: the winner has been chosen, and the coaches have begun to share their thoughts about the selection. If all goes according to plan, we will have a full article on the winner in next week's issue. To read about t
Last weekend and this weekend Inspirations Quilt Shop in Valley is hosting hundreds of people taking part in the 2011 Southern California Quilter’s Run. More than 500 people showed up on Saturday, according to the store’s owner Janice Smith,
Over 120 people turned up today for the River Card Cup poker tournament at Harrah's Casino. The winner, who will be determined around midnight tonight, could win as much as $15,000 or more, and get his/her name on the traveling cup.
Valley Center Community Theater is kicking off the summer with a sneak peak of VCCT's "Into the Woods" and a Fairy Tale Evening fundraiser at the Country Junction Deli on Saturday June 25 at 5:30 p.m.This fundraising event is a collaborati
Don't forget to vote for your choice for Roadrunner Athlete of the Year! The decision (don't worry, no LeBron this time) will be made on Friday afternoon, so send in your thoughts about your favorite athlete before then...
NO KIDS INJURED WHEN HEAD START PRESCHOOL BUS SHOT AT ON RINCON: POLICE INVESTIGATING : See for details.
Jag’s Grill and Spirits will be sponsoring a fund-raiser for Brandy Kane, Mrs. San Diego County International 2011, who will be competing in the Mrs. CA International Pageant this September, on Wednesday, June 22 from 4–9 p.m.
Don't forget to submit your choice for Roadrunner Athlete of the Year...read all about the 15 candidates here, then submit your choice either A) here on Facebook, B) via email at sports@valleycenter.com or C) via comment on our sports blog page by f
Read all about the 15 candidates for 2011 Roadrunner Athlete of the Year, including photos, video highlights, and more. Be sure to share your thoughts about which athlete should be chosen this year...
Remember to put this on your calendar: Saturday, July 16 at Bates Nut Farm, benefit concert for Conrad Murphy. Click the link for the full details, and be sure to bring a friend (or seven)!
An announcement from VCHS: The following coaching positions are open at Valley Center High School for the 2011-2012 school year: Head Girls Soccer, Head Girls, Lacrosse, Head Girls Volleyball, Head Girls Field Hockey, Head Boys Baseball. Interested coach
San Diego 10 news put together a great story about Conrad getting his diploma in the hospital on Wednesday.
Here are the rest of the videos from Conrad Murphy's graduation ceremony at Palomar Hospital this morning on our sports blog page.
Here is Conrad Murphy receiving his diploma from VCHS Principal Ron McCowan at Palomar Hospital on Wednesday. Congratulations again, Conrad!
Conrad Murphy couldn't attend his high school graduation after the car accident in April, so his brother, Clark, accepted his diploma on his behalf.
Congratulations to the VCHS class of 2011 on your graduation this evening!
Check out some video highlights from the 2011 Powder Puff football game at VCHS on Friday night...featuring Victoria Navarro, Raelyn Rodriguez, Kelly Hagadorn, Kate Richards, Sidney Reilly, Miriam Zabinsky, Laura Glennie, Amanda Nealis, Tyler Carr and mo
At VCHS for the annual Powder Puff football game between the senior girls and the junior girls. The game kicks off at 6:30 and both teams have plenty of outstanding athletes, so it should be a great game!
In case you missed it, here is the story about Andy Villarreal, a local boy who was accidentally run over by a fire truck in this year's Western Days parade, but amazingly has no broken bones.
Sitting down for the annual dance concert at VCHS...the sports editor in me can't wait to see who wins, but the Valley Life editor in me just wants everyone to have a great time. Such inner conflict... :)
The VCHS softball team is playing in the CIF quarterfinals today at Poway sportsplex at 3 pm vs Mater Dei. If they win, they play again tonight in the semifinals at 7 pm in the same place. Come on down and cheer for the Lady Jags!
Alex Scoles, second baseman for the Lady Jaguars softball team, drops down a drag bunt for a base hit against Del Norte.
VC softball got a huge win today over Del Norte in the CIF Division IV playoffs. The Lady Jags won 8-3 behind a great pitching performance by Emma Sloman, who also hit a home run in the game. Hana Gilbert added another home run and Alexandria Scoles adde
VCHS softball update: the Lady Jaguars beat Francis Parker 10-2 today on the strength of 17 total hits, including a grand slam, another home run and three doubles. Manager Bill Dunckel reports that the team will play at Madison High School on Saturday at
Update on Conrad Murphy, the VCHS baseball player still in the hospital after a bad car accident last month, from his brother Clark: "Hey everyone, great news again, Conrad was moved today from the Intermediate care to the 9th floor which is the reh
It only took 5 innings for the VC Lady Jaguars to take a 10-0 win over Holtville today in the 1st round of the CIF softball playoffs. Anna Luna pitched another gem for the shutout, and the Lady Jags' bats were on fire, as Emma Sloman, Stephanie Kois
VCHS softball update: the Lady Jaguars earned the No. 5 seed in the CIF Division IV bracket, giving them a home game against No. 12 Holtville. It was scheduled for today, but due to rain, got pushed to tomorrow (Thursday) at 3:30 p.m. Let's fill the
Congratulations to the VCHS varsity softball team on a win in the final game of the regular season, which set a new school record for most softball wins in the regular season! The Lady Jaguars won 16 games this year and are playing outstanding softball h
We will carry this news item this week in the paper. If anyone wants to be quoted just leave a post and we'll include it, if appropriate. Budget cuts will force the closure of Palomar Mountain State Park, according to a press release Friday afterno
VCHS is hosting the Valley League track & field finals today, starting at 4:15. Come on out to cheer on your Valley League champion Jaguars!
The Lady Jaguars are at Orange Glen for softball today, looking for a win and a chance at a No. 4 or 5 seed in the CIF playoffs. Let's go VC!
We are looking for photos of Saturday's Rodeo Queen contest. We will use the best one on the front page this week! Please email them to editor@valleycenter.com
The VCHS varsity girls lacrosse team celebrated senior night with a 14-7 win! Great game, Lady Jags!
It's senior night for the VCHS girls lacrosse team, as the Lady Jags host Santana tonight. Let's get a win, VC!
LAST CHANCE to get your ad in the 2011 Official Program for VC Western Days & Rodeo! Deadline to be in the VC Summer Magazine is May 6th. Call Today! 760-749-1112
Tonight: girls lacrosse at VCHS...the Lady Jags are hosting Rancho Bernardo at 7:30. Come out and cheer them on to a win!
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More good news about Conrad Murphy; he was scheduled for surgery on his hip over the weekend, but doctors instead determined that the break would heal on its own, so no surgery was needed. Great news!
News is pouring in with the details about the death of Osama Bin Laden after a US military operation carried out by Navy SEALs in Pakistan. What is your reaction, Valley Center? Joy? Relief? Apprehension over potential retaliation? Let us know what you t
Clark Murphy reports that his brother is scheduled for surgery on his hip tomorrow, and asks everyone in the community to keep him in prayer throughout the day. Be sure to check out the page we've created for Conrad to send him a message and to stay
Good news today; Conrad Murphy opened his eyes early this morning! He's still able to wiggle his toes as well, so the recovery process is still moving along. It is expected to be a long process, however, so keep this young man and his family in your
VCHS ASB is hosting a blood drive for Conrad Murphy on Wednesday, May 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the VCHS gym. It’s open to anyone in the community who is physically able to give blood, although if you’re under 18, you have to have your paren
VCHS softball game today at home at 3:30 p.m. against Canyon Crest...come on by to cheer on the Lady Jaguars!
April 27 issue is now on - thanks for reading!
Valley Center got a big baseball win today, 1-0 over San Dieguito on a walk-off, bases-loaded squeeze bunt by Cole Howard in the bottom of the seventh inning. Great game, Jags!
A group of VCHS students are going to Palomar Hospital tomorrow (Wednesday) to donate blood for Conrad Murphy. Anyone interested in joining can show up at the hospital anytime between 12:30 and 3 p.m. and you must be 16 or older to take part. Any questio
Anyone who would like to write a message for Conrad Murphy, or share a story about him or anything like that, please visit this newly-created page made just for that purpose.
Another update on Conrad Murphy, this one with some video footage of the crash scene and some shots of the Jaguars playing at San Dieguito Academy on Monday afternoon.
Computers taken in morning break-in at Primary School: Read about it at
Here are some more news updates about Conrad, including video:
For those who don't know him, this is Conrad Murphy. He's a great hitter and a powerful pitcher; a soft-spoken young man with a big smile who goes out of his way to encourage his teammates and is always willing to work hard and learn from those
The VCHS baseball team is on the road at San Dieguito today, playing in honor of their friend and teammate Conrad Murphy, who was seriously injured in a car accident on Saturday morning. The Jags have decals with Murphy's name and jersey number to s
VCHS baseball player Conrad Murphy is still in critical condition after a car accident on Hwy 76 this morning. Please keep Conrad and his family in your thoughts and prayers this Easter.
Thursday night Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District board Pres. Henry Van Wyk presented this award to Supt. Lou Obermeyer in recognition of her being named Administrator of the Year for the state of California. Van Wyk recalled when he was one of
We've added more VCHS spring sports photos! Check them out here ( to see your favorite athletes in action. And don't forget to upload your own sports photos, or you can e-mail them to sports@valleycenter.com for us to upload.
To all the VCHS baseball and softball players who have recently been tagged in our photos...if we missed any tags, or mislabeled anyone, please leave a comment on the photo in question and we'll get it fixed up for you.
April 13 issue is now on - thanks for reading!
We've uploaded a bunch of VCHS baseball and softball photos here on our Facebook page! Check out baseball here ( more baseball here ( and softball here ( and be sure to post your own sports photos to show your Jaguar pride!
Lots of sports happening at VCHS today: baseball vs Orange Glen at 3:30, boys lacrosse vs Maranatha Christian at 6 and girls lacrosse vs La Jolla at 7:30. And we'll be there for all 3 games...
The City of Escondido will reopen Lake Wohlford Road to all traffic at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12. All hillside stabilization efforts have been completed and crews are in the process of completing the hydroseeding operation for erosion control.
Sports update: today's VCHS varsity baseball game has been moved from VC to Orange Glen, and will begin at 3:30 p.m. Come on down the hill to support the Jaguars this afternoon!
March 30 issue is now on and you can also read the digital edition of the VC Magazine, Spring (just scroll to the bottom of the page!)
Check out our sports/lifestyle blog, fresh with new updates on VCHS sports...
Tonight at VCHS, girls lacrosse against Canyon Crest...the Lady Jags have been great on offense so far this season; we'll see if it continues...
Escondido road authorities have determined that Lake Wohlford Road will stay closed at its Escondido terminus through day and may open tomorrow. They are determining a course of action, according to a spokesman.
Dan Higbee (construction Inspection from the City of Escondido) says that traffic could reopen on Lake Wohlford Road by noon. The city's geologist is looking at the work and if it's OK they could reopen it to traffic. We will keep our readers p
A rockslide due to rains closed parts of North Lake Wohlford Road between East Valley Parkway, Oakvale Road on Saturday morning. The road remains closed while road crews work to restore the stability of the hillside. However the road is open on the Valle
The VCHS boys lacrosse team played an outstanding game tonight, coming back from a two-goal deficit late in the game to register a 5-5 tie against Rancho Bernardo. It was a fast-paced, physical game, and the Jags never gave up. It was a very exciting gam
The VC Parks & Rec board voted to hold a special meeting April 5, 3 p.m. to make a decision on whether to permit a July 4 fireworks show to go forward on district property. The one hour meeting will be devoted exclusively to the fireworks issue. See
Tonight = boys lacrosse at VCHS, 6:30 pm against St. Augustine. The Jaguars are looking for a little revenge after the Saints ousted the boys basketball team in the CIF playoffs last month. You can count on a good game...
IRISH STEW COOK-OFF MOVED TO VC COMMUNITY CENTER - Due to a fire at St. Stephen's parish hall, the 17th annual Irish Stew Cook-off has been moved to VC Community Center outside. There will be heaters and outdoor lights. The event begins at 5:30 p.m.
Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District Supt. Lou Obermeyer has been named ACSA Superintendent of the Year for the state of California. This comes just a few weeks after learning that she had been named Superintendent of the Year for Region 18 that
Valley Center celebrated Mardi Gras in style at St. Stephen's Church Tuesday night. It was the place to hear great music by our very own V.C. Community Jazz Band under direction of Jeff Beck and kick off Lent last night. There was fun, and some grea
March 9 issue is now on or pick up the full print version near you!
Spring is in the air here in VC, and the Jaguar spring sports teams are back in action! Today we're at the boys volleyball game against Escondido...come on by if you're in the area...
On an historic night in Valley Center, the Jaguars defeated Temecula 8-2 in the first ever game for the boys lacrosse program at Valley Center High School! Sullivan Shimer scored the first goal for the Jags (just 16 seconds into the game!) and Garrett Fi
If anyone has photos from VC Little League's opening night, feel free to post them here on our page or e-mail them to sports@valleycenter.com to be posted on our sports blog and possibly included in the newspaper next week.
Valley Center Little League is celebrating Opening Night tonight beginning at 5 p.m. at the fields behind the community center. The event includes a BBQ, classic car show, live music and more. Opening ceremonies begin at 6 and the first game of the seaso
Valley Center experienced some rare snowy weather the night of Feb 26–27. If you would like your photo included, please send to editor@valleycenter.com.
→ Valley Roadrunner: At St. Augustine for the boys basketball CIF quarterfinal game between VCHS and the Saints of St. Augustine. Quick question: is it pronounced "ah-GUST-in" or "AW-gus-teen"? I've heard both this week...an
Just updated the sports/lifestyle blog...check out the results (with plenty of photos) from last week's VCHS sports action, as well as an announcement from CIF seeking Hall of Fame nominations, and a story about the San Diego Supercross races. Enjoy
The final 19 seconds of the Jaguars' win over Santana on Wednesday night...it was a crazy game that the Jags won by a point...check it out...
VCHS sports playoffs update: both the boys basketball team and the girls soccer team won their first round matchups and have advanced to the 2nd round! Both play again on Saturday; boys basketball is at St. Augustine at 7 p.m., girls soccer is at Francis
Valley Center could get snow first time in 20 years: This picture of faux snow (i.e. hail) was taken earlier this week at the high school. However, the real thing could be on its way, according to the National Weather Service, which is predicting the col
February 23 issue is now on or pick up the full print version near you!
→ Valley Roadrunner: It was a long, strange trip, but we're here at Santana High School in Santee to see the Valley Center varsity boys basketball team play in the first round of the CIF playoffs. The Jaguars have been on fire lately, with 8 st
It's playoff time in VC! The Lady Jags are hosting Santana in the 1st round of the CIF girls basketball playoffs...should be a good game...
VCHS sports CIF playoff schedule for this week: Tuesday: Girls Basketball @ VC vs Santana, 7 p.m. Next game for the ladies would be Friday, 7 p.m. at most likely Mt. Miguel. Wednesday: Girls soccer @ VC vs Mt. Empire, 5 p.m. Next game would be Saturday a
Boys basketball update: the CIF playoff schedule has been released, and Valley Center (17-8, 7-1) will play at Santana (19-8, 6-2) at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the first round of the Division III bracket. If the Jaguars win, they would advance to the quarte
Congratulations to the Valley Center High School varsity boys basketball team for winning the Valley League championship with a win over Orange Glen tonight! Nice game by the Jaguars: Aj Broomell, Stehly Reden, Robby Tortes, James Siva, Michael McInerny,
Tonight is the final regular season game for the VCHS varsity basketball teams; we're at Orange Glen, the girls play at 5:30 and the boys play at 7. If you dare brave the rain, come on down the hill to support the Jags!
Lots happening in the world of VC Sports this week...our sports/lifestyle blog has some updates on VCHS sports (including a league title for the girls water polo team) as well as some announcements about youth soccer, the VCHS spring sports tryout schedu
What could be better than some Jaguars basketball on a Saturday night? How about a Jaguars basketball WIN on a Saturday night! Game starts at 7 pm in the VCHS gym...
Our sports/lifestyle blog has gotten a fresh update, complete with highlights from VCHS sports, an announcement about Hurricanes youth soccer tryouts, and a story about Icelandic horses. Enjoy!
There are a couple of sports events going on tonight (Thursday) at VCHS...girls soccer is at 5 and wrestling is at 7. Come out and support the Jaguars!
It's Tuesday night, and that means basketball at VCHS...the Jaguars are hosting Del Norte, with the girls game at 5:30 and the boys game at 7. Come on out and help VC get another win!
Valley Center is hosting Canyon Crest in both girls and boys varsity basketball tonight, starting with the girls game at 5:30, followed by the boys game at 7. It's senior night, so come cheer on the Jaguars!
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Our sports/lifestlye blog has a plethora of updates about VCHS sports (with lots of great photos), a story about a new doctor in town, and another big award for running back Travis Bernard. Check it out...
At VC Middle School for the first regular season rugby match in our town's history! Stop by and cheer on the Avengers as they take on Temecula...game starts at 2 pm.
Rivalry week continues at VCHS as the Jaguars host Orange Glen in basketball. We'll see if the Patriots have anybody who can contain Stehly Reden...
Tonight at VCHS = boys soccer against Orange Glen. The Jags won their first league game of the season last week...let's keep the momentum rolling!
VCHS principal Ron McCowan and varsity football coach Rob Gilster talk about the news that the CIFSDS has ruled a Madison High School player ineligible, and what it means for the VCHS football team.
Our sports/lifestyle blog has been freshly updated, with LOTS of good stuff...details about a local concert, sports updates galore, VC Little League's search for history, and even rugby (the Avengers play at home on Saturday, 2 pm at the middle scho
Come out and see the Valley Center Avengers rugby team play its first home game, Saturday at 2 p.m. at VC Middle School (corner of Valley Center Rd. and Lake Wohlford Drive).
Tonight = VC varsity boys basketball at home against El Cajon Valley (hereafter called ECV for convenience) at 7 pm...Jags could use a good win tonight...
Our sports/lifestyle blog has been freshly updated! Check out the latest on all the VCHS sports teams, as well as some announcements from Little League and Girls Youth Softball and a story (with lots of photos) about a local man who helped pave the way f
Valley Center girls soccer plays this evening at 5 p.m.; the Lady Jaguars host Del Norte. Come out to cheer them on!
January 19 issue is now on or pick up the full print version near you!
At VCHS for girls soccer against Canyon Crest...already a flurry of activit scored first, 6 minutes into the game, but VC came right back and tied minute later on a header by Hannah Sanders off a corner kick. Should be exciting to see how this one plays
Tonight = girls basketball at VCHS...the Lady Jags take on El Capitan, and it looks like Lauren Gilster is back on the floor for VC after missing the early season action while recovering from injury. That definitely helps the Lady Jaguars, reuniting thei
At Orange Glen for the VC varsity wrestling match against the Patriots...OG is up 18-0 after the first 3 matches...the Jags need to fight back to have a chance in this one...
Check out our sports & lifestyle blog, freshly updated with a story about a horse named Magic, as well as results/photos from wrestling, girls soccer, girls water polo, and boys and girls basketball...
Federal Government Approves San Pasqual Tribe's Trust Application. See for details.
January 12 issue is now on or pick up the full print version near you!
Westview wins, 50-45...Jags had chances late but couldn't convert...
VC down by 5 with 30 seconds left, time for the foul fest to begin...it's the right strategy for the situation, but the fact that the sport allows for this strategy makes basketball much less fun.
End 3rd, VC trails 39-36...but they got Reden some rest and he's back out there for the 4th quarter...
Stehly Reden starting to take over for the Jags; the big center scored 7 in the 2nd period to help VC build a 25-20 lead at halftime.
End 1st, Jags up 13-12...AJ Broomell with 11 points so far...
VC boys basketball vs Westview tonight at 7 pm...well, it's 7:09 and the JV game is still finishing up...so there's still time to come out and cheer on the varsity Jaguars!
Oops, came to the VC girls basketball game at Escondido at 7 pm like the schedule said...but it's already the 4th quarter...and the Lady Jags are down 44-32. Still a lot of game left to be played though...
Even without Juan Oros and Manny Boyle, VC hangs on for a 39-36 win over San Pasqual. Nice win for the Jags!
Jaguars host San Pasqual in wrestling tonight, 7 pm...Juan Oros has been tough to beat so far this season...should be a good match...
Jags win 71-59, despite a laughable performance by the referees, fouling out 4 Jaguars in the 4th quarter. Somewhere in there Imperial shot 6 consecutive free throws, all on technical fouls against VC. Crazy game.
VC up 51-39 through 3 quarters...lots of interesting fouls called on the Jags thus far...Reden up to 26 points in the game...
More Stehly Reden for the Jags in the 2nd, as the big center scores 12 in the period to give VC a 38-23 lead at halftime. Reden scored all but 2 of the Jags' points in the quarter and has 22 in the game...so far...
End 1st, Jags up 24-11...Stehly Reden dominating so far with 10 points.
Quick start for the Jags, up 10-3 early in the 1st...
What’s up, Eric Brothers , why no rowdy crowd at VCHS tonight? Who will chant "You can't do that!!!" when the other team is called for travelling?
R-e, r-e-b, r-e-b-o-u-n-d, rebound! *clap clap* Jaguars! *clap clap* Jaguars! *clap clap* REBOUND! (Come on out to see Jags take on Imperial tonight, starting at 5:30, and hear more fantastic cheers like this one!)
The I Kid You Not sports blog returns for 2011 with updates on Pala Raceway's motocross season finale, a nice tournament run by the Lady Jaguars basketball team, and some thoughts about what sports should do for us this year. Enjoy!
Planning Commission votes in favor of Accretive PAA, 4-2
December 15 issue is now on or pick up the full print version near you!
Watch the Prep Pigskin Report's interview with VC running back and Silver Pigskin Award finalist Travis Bernard:
Video highlights from the Jaguars' final two football games, against Santa Fe Christian and at Qualcomm Stadium for the CIF Division IV final against Madison:
Crazy finish...Esc scores on a long free kick with under a min left, final = 2-1 Escondido.
Girls soccer game vs Escondido tied 1-1 at half...Esc scored on a breakaway with under 2 mins left in 1st half.
VC girls soccer hosting Escondido tonight...Lady Jags up 1-0 on a nice goal by Hannah Sanders in the ninth minute.
The Jags entering the field for the CIF final at Qualcomm Stadium on Monday. Video by Brandon Usher.
MEETING ON EVACUATION ROUTE FRIDAY - The Valley Center Community Planning Group's General Plan Update and Mobility Subcommittees will have a joint meeting on Friday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. at the Library Seminar Room. Dept of Planning & Land Use (DPLU)
Sorry for the lack of updates; my (sports editor Dan Kidder) Blackberry died midway through the fourth quarter, so I couldn't post any updates...not that VC fans would have wanted to see the end of this game; the Jaguars played hard, but Madison jus
Valley Center loses to Madison 14-40
Madison converts another short 3rd down...now facing 3rd & 22 at vc 47
Madison converts 3rd & 20 from own 10, driving with 4:49 left in 4th...
VC goes for 4th and goal, stopped...
End 3rd still 27-7...VC driving, Bernard out briefly, back in now...
VC throws INT, 2 plays later, Madison scores again...VC blocks extra point, 27-7 Warhawks...
Oops, it's 14-7 at half...and after Jags go 3 and out, Madison scores again...21-7 early 3rd...
VC coaches' message to team at halftime: be more physical, keep running through the play, want it more, pick up intensity in 2nd half...
CIF title game = 14-0 Madison at halftime...VC scored with 30 seconds left in 2nd qtr, but Madison scored on a 79-yard screen pass with 6 seconds left before halftime. Jags playing better and better as game goes on...defense needs to step up...
CIF title game = 14-0 Madison at halftime...VC scored with 30 seconds left in 2nd qtr, but Madison scored on a 79-yard screen pass with 6 seconds left before halftime. Jags playing better and better as game goes on...defense needs to step up...
CIF title game...end 1st qtr = 7-0 Madison.
The numbers say a lot, but when you watch him play, Travis Bernard will leave your jaw on the floor. Here's a season highlight clip from Gerry Bernard that is really fun to watch...
Vote for VC running back Travis Bernard for the KUSI Prep Pigskin Report Silver Pigskin award. He's only 331 yards away from 3,000 rushing yards this season, he's got 35 rushing TDs, two punt return TDs, and another TD receiving. And in the
Jaguars win! Valley Center defeats Santa Fe Christian 35-10 in the CIF Division IV semifinals on Thursday. That means the Jags will play in the CIF championship game on Monday morning, 10 a.m., at Qualcomm Stadium.
Catch up on all the latest VC sports news, including rugby, cross-country, and of course, football. And don't forget to come out to see the Jaguars play against Santa Fe Christian at VCHS tonight at 7 p.m.!
Valley Center's own Morgan Leigh Boberg is featured on a charity album, Song For Food, and is going to help light the California state Christmas tree in Sacramento:
If you see a large helicopter flying around Thursday morning, don't be alarmed, it's just the fire department doing a survey of backcountry roads in Valley Center.
Happy Thanksgiving! The Roadrunner office will be closed Nov. 25 & 26.
November 24 issue is now on or pick up the full print version near you! And don't forget to go to the Jags Football CIF Playoff game on Friday, Nov. 26 @ 7pm!
Video highlights from last week's big football win over Orange Glen:
Updates on VCHS sports, football photos, and more, all on our sports blog:
Valley View opens 108-room hotel. Read about it at
Valley Center at San Dieguito CIF field hockey playoffs: halftime 1-0 San Dieguito, VC hanging tough on defense.
November 18 issue is now on or pick up the full print version near you! And don't forget to take our Reader's Survey!
Lady Jags win! VC beats Helix 1-0 on a penalty stroke goal by Jennifer Brossart in the 1st half. VC moves on to play at La Jolla on Tuesday.
VC field hockey: Lady Jags up 1-0 at halftime over Helix...lots of folks here cheering for Helix...where are all the VC supporters?
More VC sports: girls varsity volleyball falls to La Jolla, 3-1 in the 2nd round of the CIF playoffs. Great season, Lady Jags!
VC sports update: the varsity field hockey game has been postponed to 3 pm due to a late-arriving opponent.
Tonight's football game: Valley Center 70, Orange Glen 0. The Jags led 49-0 at halftime and scored a touchdown on every possession (with the exception of a kneel-down to end the first half). Taylor Oshinski had a big night with three touchdowns, inc
The football videos are up! Check out our sports blog for the video highlights from Friday night's game at Del Norte, including some footage of some questionable late hits by the Nighthawks:
More VCHS playoff info: The girls field hockey team will also play on Saturday, at home against Helix at 2 p.m. Valley Center is the No. 6 seed in CIF Division II and Helix is No. 11.
VCHS playoff update: The girls volleyball team won last night (3-0 over Olympian) to advance to the quarterfinals, which will be on Saturday at VCHS. At the game, the announcer said the game would be at 1 p.m., but the CIF Web site has the game set for 5
July 4th Fireworks @ VC Community Center. Grounds open at 6pm, Fireworks at 9pm. (Parking $2) Live Music, jumpers, food and more!
500 cock fighting birds seized in Pauma Valley. Read about it at http://www.valleycenter.com/extra.
July 4th Fireworks @ VC Community Center. Grounds open at 6pm, Fireworks at 9pm. (Parking $2) Live
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