Valley Roadrunner

12/23/2024

Congratulations to our two TV giveaway winners. Valley Center residents Cathy Vexler & Diana Hertz. Thanks to everyone who subscribed, and thanks to our subscribers!

12/23/2024

This year, 25 people have been killed so far in 20 DUI-related crashes. Just this month a 25-year-old man in North County was sentenced for driving under the influence of drugs and causing the death of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter.

My office has the tough duty of seeing the specifics of every fatal DUI that happens across the county and as you can imagine, the details are heart-wrenching. Case after case documents how lives were cut short and family units left in shambles with the painful knowledge that the catastrophe could h...

12/22/2024

Christmas Tree drop-off December 26 2024 – January 6 2025

Valley Center Elementary School: Lower parking lot
28751 Cole Grade Road

12/21/2024

An 18-year-old male from Escondido was driving an Infiniti and broadsided another vehicle.

This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information or video of the incident is asked to contact the CHP Oceanside office at (760) 643-3400.

On Friday, December 20, 2024, at approximately 11:50 P.M. officers from the California Highway Patrol-Oceanside Area Office responded to a crash at the intersection of Valley Center Road at South Resort Drive, located near Harrah’s Resort. An 18-year-old male from Escondido, was driving a black In...

12/21/2024

We're printing early this and next week due to the two holidays.
Please note that any legal/public notices must be received no later than 9:30am Monday for each week. Thank you!

12/21/2024

TRAFFIC COLLISION - North Cole Grade Road on the Pauma Grade. Vehicle vs Embankment. Expect delays - Take caution around those bends.

12/21/2024

Due to the Christmas holiday this week, we'll be open today (Saturday), and Monday - closed Tuesday & Wednesday. Last chance to subscribe or renew to have a chance to win one of two TV's. 760-749-1112 or stop by 29115 Valley Center Rd, Suite L.
You can also subscribe/renew online: www.GetTheRoadrunner.com

Just in time for Christmas - Subscribe to the Roadrunner (or renew) and two lucky subscribers will win a new 55" tv on December 23rd.
• www.GetTheRoadrunner.com
• call the office 760-749-1112
• or mail a check to: PO BOX 2300, VC CA 92082

12/21/2024

TRAFFIC COLLISION/Rincon. Fatality. 11:51pm. Valley Center Road in front of Harrah’s. Roadway closed both directions for extended period. Two vehicles major damage. Nissan vs Infiniti.

Update: https://www.valleycenter.com/articles/fatal-crash-near-harrahs-resort/

12/21/2024

Recently, the Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) and its customers were impacted by a 10-day shutdown of the water aqueduct serving the District. This event triggered a number of calls to The Roadrunner as well as a bit of a stir on social media.

  Recently, the Valley Center Municipal Water District (VCMWD) and its customers were impacted by a 10-day shutdown of the water aqueduct serving the District. This event triggered a number of calls to The Roadrunner as well as a bit of a stir on social media. While other shutdowns have occurred in...

12/21/2024

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Dr. Robert Benson Strimple was born at home in Newcastle, Delaware on April 18,1935 to Paul Thomas and Margaret Viohl Strimple. He was the first in his family to attend college, graduating Valedictorian of the University of Delaware in 1956, continuing his education with a Th.M from Westminster in 1...

12/21/2024

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Pamela Jean Revling, 67, of Eagle Rock, CA, died November 14, 2024, after a short illness. She was born September 4, 1957, the third child of Wallace and Geraldine Revling. She grew up in the Los Angeles suburb of Eagle Rock and attended St. Dominic Catholic school, where she excelled at academics,....

12/20/2024

A BIG thanks to our friends over at Serendipity Hair Studio and their clients for all the gifts for the annual Giving Tree!

12/19/2024

The Pauma Yuima Band of Luiseño Indians proudly announces the groundbreaking of a new Travel Plaza, the Pauma Heritage Quik Stop, marking a significant milestone for the tribe and surrounding community.
Located at the intersection of Highway 76 and Pauma Reservation Road, the Pauma Heritage Quik Stop will feature a variety of modern amenities, including:
• Convenience store
• Gas station
• Drive-through Starbucks Coffee
• EV charging stations

Opening in Fall 2025 - Stay tuned for more information!

12/18/2024

Prop. 36 becomes law today
Proposition 36, which passed with 68% of the vote in November, officially takes effect today in California and San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan said her office is committed to successfully implementing the transformational proposition in partnership with the Sheriff, county’s police chiefs and the community. This proposition addresses three key public safety issues plaguing our communities:

Repeat retail theft affecting small and large businesses and impacting the safety of their employees and their customers.
Fentanyl and methamphetamine dealers who are poisoning individuals across the county and fueling crime.
Untreated drug addiction and related behavioral health issues causing overdose deaths that disproportionately impact a substantial portion of persons who are homeless.

12/14/2024

TODAY!

There are so many fun things happening in Downtown Escondido today! Join us for the Parade, Cookies, Shopping, Roller Skating, Eating, Drinking, & Festival fun!

Escondido Jaycees Annual Christmas Parade Grand & Broadway 10am-12pm

Cookies & Cheer on Grand 10am-2pm

Ups-N-Downtown Escondido Roller Rink Grand & Juniper 12pm-8pm

Escondido Holiday Festival in Grape Day Park 11am-5pm

12/13/2024

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Bryan Stroh 5/20/55 – 11/29/24 Bryan Stroh passed away early in the morning of November 29, in the comfort of his home, after sharing a beautiful Thanksgiving with family. He was surrounded by love, with his wife of 47 years, Julie, by his side, along with his beloved American bulldog, Wilson. Jul...

12/12/2024

A note by RON MCCOWAN, Superintendent

By RON MCCOWAN, Superintendent Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District As superintendent of the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, I want to extend my profound gratitude for your continued support of our schools and the students we serve. While the outcome of Measure SS is not what we....

12/12/2024

That's one big Roadrunner!

ORGULLO MEXICANO!!🥹🇲🇽♥️

Orgullo Ralámuli en Pies Ligeros!