Monthly Archives: October 2009

Seriously?

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jeff

Brian Koegle, a local attorney, COC alum, and conservative Signal columnist is running for COC Board. You know, the five member Board of Trustees that helps manage COC resources, overlooks the work of/gets out of the way of Supreme Chancellor … Continue reading →

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October 12, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Jeff

Kellar endorses David Gauny for City Council, says “any organization, for the health of it, needs occasional change,” then denies that his endorsement will affect his relationship with other Councilmembers, three of whom are seeking reelection SIGNAL Dave Bossert previews wording … Continue reading →

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‘Speciality Grocery Store’ coming to old Mervyn’s Building?

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Jeff

In Josh Premako’s interesting article on retail vacancies valley-wide, he writes: An anchor space for the River Oaks shopping center at Magic Mountain Parkway and Auto Center Drive, the building has been empty since Mervyns closed in late 2008. Crawford … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, SCV Good Eats | 13 Comments

Notes on David Gauny for City Council

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Jeff

He had his big political coming out party today at City Hall. KHTS gushes: Standing in front of City Hall Friday morning, community activist and local businessman David Gauny unveiled his approach to how the city of Santa Clarita should … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Opinion, Politics | 7 Comments

Hummer gets sold to the ChiComs

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Jeff

During the boom years, driving a Hummer in the SCV was a status thing. You had achieved the dream. You had climbed the mountain (especially that little fake one they built next to the dealership). You had arrived. But now … Continue reading →

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October 9, 2009 – Daily Brief *

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Jeff

Some fifty residents from the west side, Tesoro del Valle, and Castaic met in the City Council Chambers to hear more about governance options for their community. Good articles today in both KHTS & THE SIGNAL Sheriff’s Deputy with minor … Continue reading →

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Another Open Space Purchase

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jeff

On the Agenda for the October 13 City Council meeting is a proposal to spend $615,000 of open space fund monies to purchase a 10 acre piece of land in…you guessed it…Placerita Canyon: In August 2009, the City entered into … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Environment | 27 Comments

David Gauny to run for City Council

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jeff

And all of TimBen Boydston’s supporters sighed: Santa Clarita resident, businessman and community volunteer David Gauny will announce his candidacy for Santa Clarita City Council at City Hall’s main entrance Friday morning at 11. Voters will decide when they cast … Continue reading →

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Councilwoman Marsha McLean on Green Santa Clarita

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jeff

I’m really ticked at the City right now (they just added a third traffic lane to Lyons between Wiley & Peachland and it’s really going to affect how I ride in that part of town) but that doesn’t mean they … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Environment | 8 Comments

The Cynicism of George Runner

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Jeff

Senator George Runner has been on a roll lately with his Twitter & Facebook feeds. And -no surprises here- the Senator has been targeting taxes, and state-funded health care even as he enjoys the fruits of those same things. He … Continue reading →

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