Monthly Archives: September 2009

What if…

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Jeff

Today’s Signal article on the student valets at Helmers Elementary got me thinking. I’ve had the unfortune of being near some of the schools during arrival and dismissal time. And every time I’m there, I marvel at how crowded small … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Opinion, Recreation, Transportation | 10 Comments

September 17, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Jeff

22 year old Newhall man gets in fight with girlfriend, an employee at Do It Center, then robs her and drives off, only to be caught by Deputies and say he intended to return the $640 he stole SIGNAL ABC … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 14 Comments

September 16, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Jeff

Domestic violence center shuts down offices, lays off staff as Runner & Strickland play politics, stand by their decision to abstain on crucial weekend Senate vote . Says Gail Ortiz, who sits on the Domestic Violence Center board: “”This action … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 21 Comments

September 15, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Jeff

Third woman sexually assaulted in as many weeks, though authorities don’t think the cases are connected SIGNAL Cam Smyth’s bill that would have provided emergency funding to domestic violence centers statewide dies in Senate LA TIMES Smyth abstains from voting … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 27 Comments

Is this the new Newhall Library?

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Jeff

A mysterious YouTube video titled “11th Street and Railroad Santa Clarita CA” by a user named PittmanArch has piqued my interest: As you know, 11th Street & Railroad is the planned location of the City’s new Newhall Library, a 25-30,000 … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, News, Opinion | 7 Comments

Business Scene Unplugged

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Jeff

I whipped this up during the weekend after becoming a tad -just a tad- annoyed at how much press I read about how the City is helping businesses in Santa Clarita survive the economic recession while reading nary a word … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, City Hall, Economy, Opinion | 11 Comments

September 14, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 14, 2009 by Jeff

An unknown man attempted to sexually assault a woman in Valencia on Friday. The woman successfully fought off the man, who cops say is between 30-35, white, and about 5’10 SIGNAL Woman struck by car, killed while trying to cross … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 15 Comments

What a damn shame

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Jeff

To think this level of destruction could be caused by just one person: NASA says the grey areas are burn areas, devoid of vegetation. Pinks and reds represent vegetation, while white represents urban areas. The image is in the near-infrared … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinion | 37 Comments

September 11, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 11, 2009 by Jeff

Buck McKeon tells Daily News Americans are “scared to death” of Obama health insurance reform, says Joe Wilson’s outburst was due to real provisions in bills DAILY NEWS Even as they complete work on one new building (University Center), COC … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 46 Comments

Parts of Central Park to open tonight, the rest will open this weekend

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Jeff

The firefighters are leaving after a job well done! The City of Santa Clarita’s Central Park will be re-opened to the public. The last of the fire suppression units are leaving the area and the City’s parks maintenance staff will be … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., Recreation, Sports | 1 Comment