Monthly Archives: July 2010

Support for the Garnica Family *

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Venturan

SCVTalk Reader Sterling King shared some heartwarming details on the carwash fundraiser being held for the family of Matilda Garnica, the victim who perished in the terrible July 4 tragedy: I wanted to share with you some photos I grabbed … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy | 9 Comments

City Attorney Carl Newton Resigns

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Jeff

Effective January 1, 2011, City Attorney Carl Newton, will retire according to the City Council agenda: Upon the completion of twenty-three years of service as City Attorney by Carl K. Newton, he has elected to retire from the full-time practice … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall | 56 Comments

July 9, 2010 – Wiki Brief

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Venturan

Jeff is taking a well-deserved hiatus from the Daily Brief, which gives us a chance to try something new. See a news tidbit relevant to Santa Claritans?  Note it in the comments below and be sure to include a link … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., News | 14 Comments

July 8, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Jeff

The City Council has released a statement expressing condolences to the family of Matilda Garnica. The letter says that the traffic plan for Valencia on July 4th was created by the traffic and streets department “along with the Sheriff’s Station … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 82 Comments

A Hydrogen-powered car in your garage?

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Jeff

The LA Times shows what kind of infrastructure would be necessary at your home to refuel a zero-emissions hydrogen-powered car: At first I was like: hey, that’s not so bad. Just a small refueling station. But then they panned to … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | 7 Comments

Crisis Management 101 and City Hall

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Jeff

If it sounds like I’m angry at the City of Santa Clarita for its reaction to Sunday night’s “mass casualty” event (and yes, that’s what this was), it’s because I have high expectations of them. And my high expectations are … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | 63 Comments

July 7, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Jeff

Videos taken near Valencia Blvd and Mall Entrance road on Sunday night “clearly show the driver of the Infiniti ran a red light” prior to the crash that killed 43 year old Matilda Garnica, The Signal says. The paper adds … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 40 Comments

“Be a good citizen and keep to yourself”

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jeff

A reader who claims her friend was the driver of the white Infiniti tells me -and by extension those of you who would like some answers for what happened on Sunday night- to keep quiet out of consideration for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | 74 Comments

Parade Apocryphal Numbers-Something Lighter on a Monday Afternoon

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

Media reports that 25,000 came to view the parade on July 4 in downtown Newhall.  As a veteran parade announcer for thirteen years and viewer for two additional years prior I would like to take this opportunity to apply concepts … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 10 Comments

No affiliation?

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Jeff

The “Unknown Blogger” behind the TeaPartySCV.com site that posted that racial joke last week insists he’s unaffiliated with other Tea Partiers in the SCV and that he only posts for himself. Apparently someone got to him and doesn’t want the … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 31 Comments