TOP STORIES Proposed budget calls for 2.5-mill hike Valley Center s mill levy may rise about 2.5 mills, according to the city budget presented Tuesday. City Administrator I.D. Creech proposed raising the levy from 39.035 to 42.786 mills. A mill is $1 for every $1, 000 of assessed valuation on property. 3 from VCHS will compete in national forensics tournament After horrible outings in their first ...