Monthly Archives: December 2009

Dogs or Seniors? False Dichotomy Alert!

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Jeff

Jeanne Wray is upset (justifiably) that times are tough for seniors in our society: There is a strong possibility the program will be closed down because the county has cut back on the center’s projects. Those who use the program … Continue reading →

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December 9, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Jeff

Laurene Weste takes over as Santa Clarita Mayor for 2010. Next year will be a big year for the city as it completes the Cross Valley Connector and starts building a Newhall Library at the north end of Main Street. … Continue reading →

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December 8, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Jeff

Hart District says it will have to make $13.5 million in cuts for the 2011-2012 school year and is considering shortening the school year by a full week.  It is also mulling over the creation of a non-profit entity “to … Continue reading →

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Traffic control cameras for bicyclists? Hell yeah

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Jeff

One sure way for the City to get into my good graces is to post press releases like this that just make me swoon: The City of Santa Clarita submitted an application to the Bicycle Transportation Account to request $390,564 in funding … Continue reading →

Posted in Traffic, Transportation | 6 Comments

SCV Family of 7 year old schizophrenic girl to be on Oprah today

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Jeff

In October, the Oprah Winfrey show came to Santa Clarita to interview the Schofields, a Santa Clarita family with a 7  year old daughter who has severe schizophrenia. Today Oprah will air interviews and footage from the family’s homes. You … Continue reading →

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December 7, 2009 – Daily Brief *

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Jeff

The City will add $10 million to its budget this year due to increased costs for services from Los Angeles County, the Signal reports. The budget change is called “routine” and a normal procedural step. All that and more at … Continue reading →

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Santa Clarita is Glenn Beck Country? Apparently

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Jeff

Oh SCV, I weep for thee. A blog I read reported today that TV personality Glenn Beck’s Christmas special, “The Christmas Sweater,” bombed at box offices around the country, selling only a dozen or so tickets in major cities like … Continue reading →

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December 4, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Jeff

City Council Agenda live and hot! Millions of dollars of adjustments in City’s mid year revenue and budget review, a second reading for that new commercial strip mall on Oak Ridge drive, a new five year lease for the Santa … Continue reading →

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December 3, 2009 – Daily Brief *

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Jeff

The state of California will only deliver 5% of the water it normally allocates to Southern California next year the Signal reports. Dan Masnada, CLWA chief, says it’s the lowest number he’s ever seen, but emphasizes it’s just an estimate … Continue reading →

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December 2, 2009 – Daily Brief

Posted on December 2, 2009 by Jeff

President Obama has decided to send 30,000 troops to Afghanistan but says a withdrawal should happen by July 2011. Congressman Buck McKeon says he supports the president’s escalation but thinks the “redeployment [should]  be based on the events and conditions … Continue reading →

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