Monthly Archives: October 2009

All these dead people

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jeff

As long as I’ve written this blog, I’ve waited for closure on unsolved murder cases in town. The list just keeps getting longer and longer and longer and I’m posting it below not only to share with you but to … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Opinion | 3 Comments

That Giant Sucking Sound coming from the South

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jeff

Leon Worden correctly emphasized in his column on Sunday how much money the County of Los Angeles takes from the Santa Clarita Valley and doesn’t give back: Eleven million dollars. By Los Angeles County’s own admission, that’s how much “extra” … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Opinion, Politics | 11 Comments

October 27, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Jeff

35 year old man found stabbed in Soledad Canyon ‘wash’ last night dies in hospital. Cops say the area the man was found in is “like a homeless-type encampment.” Homicide is investigating DAILY NEWS Governor cites new TV show “Lawmen” … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 15 Comments

October 26, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Jeff

Domo arigato Mr. Robo-call aka Joe Messina false robo-call claim about Susan Solomon was due to “computer error” says the Signal in a good article on the human-helping robots SIGNAL Anyone hear about an explosion and fire last night in … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 7 Comments

Signal says West Siders should vote to join Santa Clarita

Posted on October 25, 2009 by Jeff

We are one! And we will not go quietly into the night! or something: We share a common history, a common high school district, we shop at the same stores, we go to the same churches and we enroll our … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Humor, Politics | 3 Comments

October 23, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Jeff

After being approached by sellers, City Council to discuss purchasing an entire block in Old Town Newhall for $6.196 million, Council notes say purchase would be “highly beneficial” for Old Town Newhall redevelopment. The lot is bordered by 9th Street, … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 36 Comments

October 22, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Jeff

Amgen Tour of California not returning to Santa Clarita this year, according to the City. Jason Crawford from the city: “They told us from the very first year they would be changing locations to keep the race fresh. We’re pretty … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 16 Comments

Ugh – Time to eat crow

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Jeff

I blew it. Yesterday, I wrote a pretty strong post about the City not living up to its own rhetoric about being bike friendly. I cited two examples where the City had taken away space from cyclists and given it … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholic Guilt, City Hall, Transportation | 14 Comments

Poizner Coming to Town

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Jeff

The State Insurance Commissioner running for .Gov will get a much warmer welcome than his rival, Meg Whitman, who pretty much slipped in and out of Santa Clarita a couple weeks ago with barely any notice: A Republican hopeful for … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Politics | 1 Comment

Cognitive Dissonance at City Hall

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Jeff

When the City Council, City manager, and the traffic engineers say they want Santa Clarita to be a cycling friendly community, I really want to believe them. I like the work they have done- building paths along new roads, restriping … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Transportation | 28 Comments