Monthly Archives: November 2009

November 5, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Jeff

46 year old Valencia woman found dead in brush in Placerita Canyon. Cops say her death is “non criminal” in nature SIGNAL Kathy Colley, the woman who admittedly knows nothing about water but won a seat on NCWD, slams Mike … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 24 Comments

Time to put the Mayor Dude Campaign to Sleep

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Jeff

Mayor Frank Ferry just sent out a December 2009 letter to residents in which he touted the City’s recovery efforts, the forthcoming completion of the Cross Valley Connector, and more. Then he dropped in a reference to www.MayorDude.com, the city-wide … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Opinion, Politics | 35 Comments

Election Wrap Up

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Jeff

Election day is always fun, even if your guy loses. And the day after election day always feels a bit like a hangover to me. So who won and who lost last night? Grab your cup of coffee and let’s … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Politics | 21 Comments

West Siders want to stay in the County and join the City of Santa Clarita

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Jeff

The people have spoken and, well, they just aren’t making any sense: As of Date: 11/03/2009 Time: 22:20 Votes Percent SANTA CLARITA VLY UNINCORP MEASURE A – UNINCORP COMM ADVISORY – YES 717 56.95 (ADVISORY VOTE ONLY) – NO 542 … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Politics | 5 Comments

Election Night Live Blog

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Jeff

This is my live Twitter feed. You don’t have to refresh the SCVTalk.com page to view the latest, it just flows in like buttah! Stay tuned, more updates and analysis coming .

Posted in Misc. | 6 Comments

McKeon goes all in with hard right Tea Party movement

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Jeff

Congressman McKeon must feel alarmed. The long summer of extreme partisan rhetoric is over. The claims of socialism, communism, fascism, and statism leveled against the Obama Administration  haven’t had the desired effect.  The Town Halls have come and gone. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 11 Comments

Gaming out High Speed Rail in the SCV

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Jeff

According to the Californians for High Speed Rail Blog, ten years from now 200+ mph trains may be flying through the Santa Clarita Valley on their way to and from Los Angeles and Palmdale. But where would such a train … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 2 Comments

Newhall as the SCV’s “Cultural Bedrock”

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Jeff

Main Entry: bed-rock Pronunciation: \-ˈräk, -ˌräk\ Function: noun Date: 1850 1 : the solid rock underlying unconsolidated surface materials (as soil) Main Entry: bed-rock Pronunciation: \-ˈräk, -ˌräk\ Function: noun Date: 1850 1 : the solid rock underlying unconsolidated surface materials … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Opinion, Politics | 15 Comments

November 3, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Jeff

Election Day! Sample ballots, polling place look-up here at LA VOTE.NET Remember to nag your relatives; chances are they are uninformed meaning you can fill out their ballot for them as you guilt-trip them into exercising their right to vote … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 9 Comments

How I’m Voting in Tomorrow’s Election

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Jeff

Ahh, early November. Campaign signs blowing in the crisp autumn air.  Phone calls made by robots and hit mailers sent by hit men. Nervous candidates, excited journalists and elderly poll workers. All of this free entertainment done for you: the … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinion, Politics | 41 Comments