Monthly Archives: March 2010

Commuter Transit Contemplating WiFi, Premium Parking?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Venturan

As a regular rider on the excellent Santa Clarita Commuter Transit service for my own ride over the Pass, I received an email survey today that raised a few eyebrows. 2010 Commuter Route Survey The survey covers three main points: … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Transportation | 6 Comments

West Ranch High School Attendance Area Controversy-Does Financial Distress Make People Crazy?

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

Tonight at the Hart District regular Board meeting the smart money says the kerfuffle over the cancellation of 8th grade promotions will be drowned out by the shouting of parents from the Westridge and Stevenson Ranch areas (91381) seeking to … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 23 Comments

March 31, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Jeff

Eighth graders and some parents, surprise surprise, want the promotion ceremonies that Hart canceled, so they may organize their own. The City is willing to rent out Central Park for $1,000 SIGNAL John Boston says a Swedish multinational company is … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 49 Comments

Robo Calls at this late date? Let’s talk about “tagging” of vote by mail ballots.

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

One of the reasons in past elections that incumbents have seemed so uber-confident could relate to the little known process of “tagging” vote by mail ballots.  As I understand it, the City Clerk will allow a campaign to “tag” certain … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 18 Comments

Cam Smyth robo-calls for Weste, Ferry, McLean

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jeff

At home on my lunch hour, the phone rings. I pick up and say “hello” pleasantly. “Hello, this is….” Holy schnikes it’s Cameron Smyth in his deep, musky voice calling. I haven’t heard from him in awhile, what’s he want? … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 4 Comments

Mistaken Identity

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jeff

Isn’t there some law against making your private security vehicle look like a legitimate law enforcement vehicle? Another view here. And just for comparison: Same six pointed star, similar type and color. I’m sure it’s great for this security company’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Complaint Dept. | 21 Comments

March 30, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Jeff

Hart District considers sending all Castaic high school students to Valencia High School, instead of splitting them up between West Ranch and Valencia. Of course this will change once/if Castaic gets its own high school SIGNAL In an oddly parallel … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 45 Comments

OMG! Canceling Cable TV w/ OTA-HD in SCV (via CVC !?!)

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Venturan

I will preface this acronym-laden post by saying this project is not for the faint of heart, particularly in households with more than one individual. I’d like to thank Mrs. NickelDime and the NickelDime children for their patience and support … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV.Tech | 18 Comments

Holy Week in Santa Clarita

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Jeff

On my bike ride yesterday, I must have passed eight different churches while services were ending. At OLPH, Mass was so crowded that people were standing out on Lyons Ave with their Palm fronds. At Placerita Baptist, they were socializing … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV Religion | 42 Comments

March 29, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Jeff

In case you missed it, the Cross Valley Connector opened this weekend with great fanfare, pomp and circumstance. In the blogosphere, SCVTalk made history with NickelDime’s live mobile broadcast of the event. The CVC’s opening was so momentous that at … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 54 Comments