Monthly Archives: May 2010

Memorial Day 2010

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Jeff

IN FLANDERS FIELD – LT. COLONEL JOHN McCRAE In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 6 Comments

May 28, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Jeff

City of Santa Clarita sends questionnaire and benefits of annexation flyer to residents of West Hills, Tesoro Del Valle, according to SCVTalk’s John B post. Last fall, the County sent a mailer to unincorporated residents titled “Living in Unincorporated SCV” ; this … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 28 Comments

Dear Santa Clarita, Annex Away. Love, Me.

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Venturan

Dear City of Santa Clarita, Thank you for your letter!  I’ve been eagerly anticipating the moment when you ask for my hand in annexation. You can have my response now – YES! A THOUSAND TIMES, YES! (And if that doesn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Humor | 13 Comments

The Strange case of the Summit Seals

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Jeff

Just what the hell is going on in Valencia Summit these days? One of Awesometown’s nicest and most mature neighborhoods is stewing in bitterness, resentment, suspicion and enough intrigue to make the screen writers of Desperate Housewives blush. Case in point: … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., Opinion, Sports | 209 Comments

May 27, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Jeff

Supervisor Antonovich held a State of the County luncheon yesterday and spoke about the failings of state government, the colossal budget deficit, the need for a Castaic High School, illegal aliens, crime and more. Antonovich says the state should go to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 23 Comments

Failing the Smell Test

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Venturan

Let’s assume for a minute that the experts are wrong, that we need to reduce the chloride in our waste to the levels as prescribed by the Water Board. Let’s further assume that the total costs for the project don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Opinion | 13 Comments

RIP, SCV BBQ

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Mike

With a message on their website, Longhorn’s BBQ of Castaic has announced that they are closing, and with that, the SCV loses its lone authentic barbecue restaurant.  I’m going to miss them dearly. With a Mexican eatery in Newhall teasing … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV Good Eats | 24 Comments

My next car will be a Chevy Volt or Nissan Leaf

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jeff

I’ve been watching the live feed of the Gulf Oil leak with dread and loathing: It strikes me as odd that we’re all up in arms about the Gulf Oil Leak (which on the low side is dumping 5,000 barrels … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 10 Comments

May 26, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Jeff

The Canyon Country mother who left her son in car seat on hot July day in 2008 plead guilty on child endangerment charges and was sentenced to a suspended prison sentence and four years of probation, the Signal says. Jack … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 12 Comments

Water Boarded: Should We Fight or Swallow? *

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Venturan

Last night’s City Council meeting focused on the proposed sanitation rate hike that will be used to offset the cost of further reducing the chloride in our waste. High points: After years of debate, in 2008, SCV residents passed Measure … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Environment, News | 15 Comments