Monthly Archives: June 2010

June 10, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Jeff

Superintendent Jaime Castellanos was praised by the Hart Board for his work at the Hart District. He retires at the end of the month and will be replaced by Robert Challinor SIGNAL Speaking of the Hart District, Carol Rock reports … Continue reading →

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One downside

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jeff

to all the construction in Newhall is that we become dependent upon work crews to do their jobs right, like, I don’t know, ensuring heavy steal plates fit properly and don’t expose the hole underneath to motorist: I rode up … Continue reading →

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Shopping SCV : What would you like to see in town?

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jeff

One of the interesting tables in the winter 2010 survey the City conducted is the “Top Most Requested Stores or Restaurants in Santa Clarita.” Why is this important? Well we all recognize the value of shopping locally -within City limits!- … Continue reading →

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June 9, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Jeff

Whitman elected Governor of California in landslide victory over her opponent. Oh wait. It was just a primary? You mean we have to do this all over again in the fall? DAMNIT. LA TIMES Meanwhile Tony Strickland feels confident he … Continue reading →

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Perspectives from a new cyclist on what it’s like to ride in the SCV

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Jeff

Jim Farley is a long-time SCVTalk reader, commenter and local activist.  A few months ago, he and his wife purchased some bicycles in Newhall in an effort to get outside, exercise, and explore the SCV. Here are his experiences riding … Continue reading →

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No Daily Brief today

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Jeff

But stick around for some interesting and exclusive content.

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Of all the low down, dirty rotten things to do…

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Jeff

Some low life did this: A thief broke into the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center over the weekend, stole a meal-delivery truck and drove it through the Newhall nonprofit’s chain-link fence, authorities said Monday. Sheriff’s officials are still looking for … Continue reading →

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I have seen the Tea Party, and it are us

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Jeff

Way before the infamous Teabonics group appeared on Flickr (chronicling the creative spelling of the Tea Party), there was this Tea Partier at a protest in2009: Lo and behold, look what appeared in a comment on The Signal’s story about … Continue reading →

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June 7, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Jeff

Leaders representing the Valencia Commerce Center oppose annexing to the City of Santa Clarita because of the City’s stricter rules, but City officials say those rules -like the amount of parking available per square feet- can be amended on a … Continue reading →

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Opinion Sunday

Posted on June 6, 2010 by Jeff

Some enjoyable Opinion writing in today’s Signal. We’ll start off with TMS’ editorial on the chloride issue, which should be required reading for homeowners: Born in the Nixon era and since modified, the federal Clean Water Act requires states to … Continue reading →

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