Monthly Archives: March 2010

Hey City Council, get some spine (and a clue) !

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Jeff

I spit coffee all over my monitor this morning as I read this in TMS: “When I first brought up that the façade of the library looks like a ski chalet … everyone laughed,” said Kevin Korenthal, a member of … Continue reading →

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Promotiongate Update: Is the tide turning?

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

A couple of developments on Promotiongate gleaned from the Facebook blogs and conversations with confidential sources. Based on press reports today the District has stiffened its spine and will NOT reverse the decision to cancel the formal promotion or culmination … Continue reading →

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March 25, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Jeff

Members of the public and some City Council members complained Tuesday night about the look of the new Newhall library building, according to the Signal. Kevn Korenthal compared it to a mountain ski chalet and Councilmembers Ender, Weste and Kellar … Continue reading →

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Vote Santa Clarita

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Jeff

A few people have emailed and asked me in person who I’m voting for in this City Council election. Wow…I’m honored you’d ask for my input. Thank you. That means a lot to me as a guy who started this … Continue reading →

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“Promotiongate” heats up! Will it fizzle or flame?

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

A little more detail on the “Promotiongate” story in the Signal this morning.http://www.the-signal.com/news/article/26394/ When I arrived home last night I did two things.  I polled the remaining members of my family (Daughter home for spring break and son who is … Continue reading →

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March 24, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Jeff

49% of Americans think President Obama’s health care overhaul is a “good thing,” according to Gallup. 40% say it’s a bad thing. HUFFPO But State Senator George Runner thinks we ought to sue the federal government to stop it. Congressman … Continue reading →

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Hart District Eliminates Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremonies! There is a God!

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

The Hart District announced on Monday, March 22, 2010 that they would this year cancel eighth grade “promotion” ceremonies for 2010 as a cost saving measure. Our long suburban nightmare is finally over!! Though my bride Nancy is from Nebraska, … Continue reading →

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March 23, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Jeff

In a health care reform follow-up story, The Signal spoke with Roger Seaver, CEO of Henry Mayo hospital, who said the hospital is “excited about the possibility of the long-term goals of seeing 32 million more people in the United … Continue reading →

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Bruce McFarland on “Massage Gate”

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Jeff

Bruce McFarland, local Democratic activist and part-time City Hall grenade thrower, speculates (and indeed, there is heavy speculation and conjecture here) on the massage parlor problem in the City of Santa Clarita. This massage parlor story has all the makings … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Jeff

Health Care reform passes US House, heads to President’s Desk and Senate. NY TIMES and 10 Changes Starting Now Before voting no on the landmark legislation, Congressman Buck McKeon went out on a balcony of the Capitol building to encourage … Continue reading →

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