Monthly Archives: January 2010

Ahh, to be a liberal in North Los Angeles County

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Jeff

is to be someone who continually hangs his head in shame. I didn’t think anyone could top Bob Kellar’s remarks, but it turns out our neighbors to the north have. Lancaster Mayor R. Rex Parris has declared that the City … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 23 Comments

McKeon to give “Major policy address” to Heritage Foundation

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Jeff

If the Republicans end up re-taking the House of Representatives this fall, Congressman McKeon will likely take charge of the House Armed Services Committee, a very powerful post. You can bet McKeon is excited about the prospect. Indeed, he’s auditioning … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 4 Comments

Don’t Let the Traffic Hit You on the Way Out

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Venturan

Regardless of where you stand on the issue, Kellargate and the recent anti-illegal immigration rally has brought some unfortunate attention to our valley.  The “proud racist” comment needs explanation and a key nuance of the rally – that the speakers … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | 11 Comments

Meg Whitman Campaign ‘severs’ ties with Bob Kellar

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Jeff

More fallout from the “proud racist” speech two weeks ago: Republican gubernatorial hopeful Meg Whitman is severing ties with an elected official who described himself as a “proud racist.” The Whitman campaign issued a statement Saturday disavowing Santa Clarita Councilman Bob … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 26 Comments

Marsha McLean Campaign Website Live, and In your face!

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Jeff

She’s the most worldly and perhaps geeky (about government that is) Councilmember and now she’s the first Santa Clarita Councilperson incumbent with a reelection website for 2010. She’s Marsha McLean! I don’t know anyone who dislikes Marsha as a Councilwoman. … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Politics | 20 Comments

January 29, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Jeff

Santa Clarita homeless shelter operating beyond capacity, director of the shelter blames the economy SIGNAL Task Force 2, the elite LA County Fire rescue squad with 72 members (and five from the SCV) is returning home from Haiti after saving … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 46 Comments

Wine event benefits children in Haiti

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jeff

I’m not one to parade around the SCV Charity Wine Circuit. For one, I’m a sloppy dresser, and when I see all the beautiful people in the society pages of The Signal, I get intimidated. And while I’m a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy | 3 Comments

McKeon & SCV fear of homos goes way, way back

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jeff

Context has been the word of the month in Santa Clarita, so I thought I’d offer some more context on Buck McKeon’s comments about the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy President Obama wants to overturn. Here’s the remarks he made … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 15 Comments

Want to b**** about City Hall? There’s an App for that

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jeff

No, not the fake one I wrote about earlier, this is the real McCoy: The timing on this is impeccable. Disappointed Apple fans, distraught over the joke that is the iPad, can now at least console themselves with the revolutionary … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV.Tech | 6 Comments

Developing Valencia: The End of an Era—”Elementary, My Dear Claritan”

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Venturan

Part three of a Seven-Part SCVTalk Series, chronicling Valencia’s Final Residential Developments. After a dramatic, almost comical series of starts and stops, the school formerly known as West Creek Elementary is set to open this fall as West Creek Academy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Education | 15 Comments