Monthly Archives: June 2010

Joe Messina Radio Show-An Immediate Review

Due to Joe Messina’s Facebook and email blasts I found myself listening (over the internet) to his inaugaral airing of “The Real Side” on KHTS Radio AM 1120 today.  Joe’s inaugaral guests were Scott Wilk and Bruck McFarland representing the … Continue reading

Posted in Misc. | 8 Comments

4th of July in my hometown

The Fourth of July is only a few weeks away. Along with the parade there are a number of other events and I’m pleased the fireworks show is on once again: Hey why not do the smart thing and avoid … Continue reading

Posted in PSA | 7 Comments

The Lyons-Dockweiler Link is Dead, isn’t it?

a euphemism is a substitution with an agreeable or less offensive expression in place of one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant to the receiver, or to make it less troublesome for the speaker, as in the case of … Continue reading

Posted in Development, Opinion, Politics, Transportation | 15 Comments

June 14, 2010 – Daily Brief

Signal reporter Jim Walker goes in depth on the chloride fee matter, talking with a Ventura County farm representative, a director of the water quality control board, Maria Gutzeit and Steve Maguin, manager of the SCV Sanitation District. Money quote … Continue reading

Posted in Daily Brief | 38 Comments

Where did David Galvan graduate high school?

More of a footnote to the impersonating an officer of the law allegation, but a note nonetheless: City Council candidate and likely Gauny spoiler David Galvan says on his campaign website that he graduated from William S. Hart High School … Continue reading

Posted in Misc., Politics | 107 Comments

June 11, 2010 – Daily Brief

Junkies scouring through trash bins for discarded prescription bottles near senior center residential complexes have prompted warnings from police, pharmacists and doctors in the SCV. Dr. Gene Dorio tested the idea out- he got an empty prescription bottle, called into … Continue reading

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Former Council Candidate David Galvan busted for impersonating police

Holy cow! Former Santa Clarita City Council candidate David Galvan was arrested this morning on suspicion of impersonating a police officer. Detectives from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station served a search and arrest warrant this morning in the 25900 … Continue reading

Posted in Crime | 20 Comments

GOOOOOAALLLLLLLL! Catching World Cup Fever in the SCV

The whole world is about to go crazy because the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off in about three hours. Thirty two national teams will compete at 12 venues over 30 days in South Africa, the first time an African … Continue reading

Posted in Sports | 14 Comments

Humbling the Haves because there are many Have Nots

I often complain on this blog about the lack of bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure in the SCV. Clearly I’m not alone. And then there’s the other side of the coin: those who complain about too much infrastructure. I’m looking at … Continue reading

Posted in Transportation | 25 Comments

Protest Idea

Sometimes it’s not enough to just write letters to the editor or petition your government over unjust policies.  Sometimes you have to take bold, decisive action. Sadly, we have reached that point in Santa Clarita. I’m calling it SCV: now … Continue reading

Posted in Opinion | 10 Comments