Monthly Archives: September 2009

Kanye West visits the Santa Clarita Valley

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Jeff

SCVTalk Exclusive: Following his much talked-about interruption of country singer Taylor Swift at the MTV Music awards, controversial rapper and Barack Obama designated “jackass” Kanye West visited the Santa Clarita Valley last night to offer his considered opinion on all … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 6 Comments

Destruction almost as fun as construction

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Jeff

Today the demolition crew arrived at 11th Street & Railroad to demolish those three buildings and make way for the new Newhall Library: First to go was the “Just Passing Thru” tattoo parlor, which must really make Mayor Dude proud … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 9 Comments

September 30, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Jeff

Local anon. business person leases space to Domestic Violence Center at a “greatly reduced price.” The DVC will now move to the Industrial Center. Yay! SIGNAL Reaction to and handicapping of TimBen Boydston’s City Council Campaign SIGNAL Man dies in freak accident … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 9 Comments

Cry Havoc! And let the City Council race begin

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Jeff

So I’m sure you’ve heard by now that TimBen has announced: “There are a lot of citizens who asked me to [run for Council],” Boydston told KHTS. “While I was on the Council, I really enjoyed being in the position … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Opinion, Politics | 61 Comments

Now that’s a truck I can get behind

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Jeff

Live in the Santa Clarita Valley long enough, and you’re likely to come across all types of romp ‘em, stomp ‘em trucks. There’s big ones like this (still the largest stomper truck I ever did see): A Stomper truck doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 10 Comments

September 29, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Jeff

Hart District employee and her daughter arrested in Kern County after offering prostitution services to undercover cop. Craigslist is a dirty, dirty place. Have you ever looked for services in Santa Clarita? Not saying that I have, but just…well, let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 21 Comments

September 28, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Jeff

Two years after federal fugitive shot and killed, Val Verde murder case remains cold with witnesses having fled the country SIGNAL In-depth profile of Joe Novotny, the 43 year old Stevenson Ranch man who was killed while cycling in July. … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 6 Comments

Sport Bikers turn Bouquet Canyon Road into their own private raceway

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Jeff

Today I was riding with my friend Kevin up to Bouquet Canyon Reservoir when we became concerned enough for our safety that we pulled over to the side of the road and stopped. What was making us nervous? This: Earlier, … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaint Dept., Transportation | 12 Comments

What’s with the heat?

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Jeff

Wow. Just wow. Other weather monitors in town have the temperature at 107. This, just a few days before October. It’s one of those days where I draw the curtains tight over the windows, turn on the fans, and lay … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 3 Comments

McKeon Town Hall on Health Care

Posted on September 26, 2009 by Jeff

Not a lot of time to write today, but I thought I’d post some initial thoughts: I would say roughly 70% of the 2,000 people there were opposed to what they think is the Democratic health care bill. 30% were … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 56 Comments