Monthly Archives: October 2009

October 21, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Jeff

Reshaped California Congressional Districts could push Santa Clarita south into a district with more Democrats by 2011. Such a redistricting would mean that CA-25 would begin north of here, encompass much of Kern County, and have a ‘ripple effect’ across … Continue reading →

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Ouch

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Jeff

From Facebook: I actually think The Signal has been doing a great job lately on a variety of stories but nothing says “small town rag” like covering the death of a dog belonging to a powerful auto dealer.

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Visualizing SCV Power Blocs

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Jeff

I really liked Tim Myers’ column today on ‘geographic blocs’ in the SCV from whence certain City Councilpeople draw their power (their home base if you will). I liked it so much in fact I drew up a silly little map: … Continue reading →

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October 20, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on October 20, 2009 by Jeff

More trouble for Joe Messina campaign- follow up to last week’s news that a Messina campaign robocall had incorrectly stated that opponent Susan Solomon had not received certain endorsements (when in fact she had), today the Signal says a  Saugus … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief, Misc. | 11 Comments

Looks like Santa Clarita won’t get a Tour of California stage in 2010

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Jeff

I say “looks like” because the official route announcement for America’s largest bicycle race won’t be made until Thursday, but the rumor-mill isn’t looking good for a fourth straight Tour of California stop in Santa Clarita. Here’s what one bicycle … Continue reading →

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More on that County Mailer, plus repaved streets make for happy citizens

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Jeff

Los Angeles County has sent a second mailer to residents of unincorporated Santa Clarita ahead of November 3 non-binding governance vote. My parents received this in their box on Friday: The mailer follows last week’s controversial “Living in Unincorporated SCV” … Continue reading →

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October 19, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Jeff

The family of 14 year old who committed suicide in Vazquez High School bathroom last year is suing the Acton Agua Dulce school district SIGNAL A three year old toddler died in crash on Highway 14 on Saturday KPCC City … Continue reading →

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This week at the COC Farmer’s Market

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Jeff
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SCV Men of Harmony surprise and delight Valencia Town Center shoppers

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Jeff

I’ll just let the video speak for itself: The Signal has an article on the group. Pretty cool!

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Skeletal remains found near South Fork bike trail

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Jeff

The Daily News reports: The skeletal remains of what appeared to be a man were found near a bike trail near Magic Mountain Parkway, authorities said Friday. The remains were discovered near the South Fork bike trail south of Magic … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | 8 Comments