The Valley Center Sheriff’s Substation has been receiving calls and complaints from people who have received telephone calls or messages from people claiming to be from the IRS. The deputies say that these con artists are aggressive and will scare people with a lawsuit or threaten them with an arrest if they don’t pay. The perpetrators may know a lot […]
2015-11-19
Around Escondido
Escondido Arts Partnership holds several events in November— The Escondido Arts Partnership is ceating a coloring book filled with art from local artists. The EAP will receive the art on Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday Nov. 21. The EAP will also feature a juried exhibition from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Nov. 20 and 21 at their Municipal Gallery. […]
What is this “ISO” charge on my water bill?
When most people pay their water bill, they typically only think of how much water they purchase, which, in this time of drought, is a natural thing with which to be concerned. Most people don’t really think about their “ISO” charge. What is the “ISO” – ISO is an acronym for Insurance Standards Office. The ISO is a national organization […]
VC oil nearing liquor license approval
Valley Center Oil received approval at the November Valley Center Community Planning Group (VCCPG) hearing to move forward with their application to sell beer and wine. The application filed by Dave Bohorguez, Principal and acting manager of VC Oil was present at the meeting along with authorities who normally involved with the approval of such a license. “We have no […]
Drag racing comes to Barona Strip
A local drag racing event will take place on Nov. 28 at the Barona Drag Strip in Lakeside, California. The event, the 9th annual Match Race Madness, will be a fun, family-oriented event for young and mature alike, according to a press release. The Match Race Madness is an event that was spearheaded by Steve Sherman, when he organized a […]
Around Valley Center
Deadline for holiday poinsettias is approaching fast— Sun., Nov. 22 is the deadline to pre-order holiday Poinsettias from the Dos Valles Garden Club for pick-up at the Club’s Holiday Poinsettia and Plant Sale, 8 am to noon, Sat., Dec. 5 at the Martin Gang Ranch, 28933 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center. Seven varieties of Poinsettias in six-inch pots are available […]
ESCONDIDO POLICE BLOTTER
• The Escondido Police Department was awarded a grant of around $300,000 from the California Office of Traffic Safety. The Department says it will use the funds to keep its roadways safe. “Traffic safety is a priority for the City of Escondido and the Police Department,” said Chief of Police Craig Carter. “I want to personally thank OTS for their […]
Valley Center Fire Prevention meets and greets local farmers
The Valley Center Fire Prevention Division participated in meeting, greeting and teaching fire and safety to local farmers at the San Diego County Farm Bureau’s first annual Agriculture Fair at the Del Mar Fairgrounds on November 5. Farming and nurseries remains a large part of the Valley Center lifestyle and although often hidden in the country backdrop, the VCFPD Fire […]
St. Stephen Catholic Church
The USCCB invites families to participate in National Bible Week, November 15-22. This year’s theme is The Bible: A Book for the Family. Videos are available online at Formed.org. Find out what Catholics actually believe about the Holy Bible. Palomar Health Community Flu Shot Clinic will be at St. Stephen parish from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November […]
Valley Center Road may be getting a roundabout
Members of the Valley Center Community Planning Group approved board member John Vicks’ motion to investigate further the potential for installing a roundabout at Mirar de Valle and Valley Center Road. The motion carried with the support of all board members except James Garritson, local planning board member who boldly rejects any vote that imposes government control over private property […]