Monthly Archives: August 2010

Just another day in Awesometown. Unless you want to take a picture in Bridgeport.

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Venturan

Note: this is a guest column submitted to SCVTalk by Valencia-based photographer Laurie Sachs of Laurie Sachs Photography. Yesterday ugly, obtrusive signs stating: showed up at the corner of McBean Parkway and Newhall Ranch Road as well as various locations leading … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion | 56 Comments

On Being a 40 under Forty

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Jeff

Fellow under Fortiers Jackie and Andrea over at SCV-Family.com have posted a reflection on their 40 under Forty awards so I thought I would too. Here goes. It’s been a long time coming for me. Four plus years of slaving … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 20 Comments

Mad Skillz

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Jeff

Every time there’s a fire in the SCV, I look up and salute the skilled pilots of the LA County Fire Department as they commence their aerial attacks. Here’s why: Equally impressive are the red helicopters of the Los Angeles … Continue reading →

Posted in Media, Opinion | 1 Comment

August 12, 2010 – Daily Brief *

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Jeff

A Val Verde woman was arrested on attempted murder charges after deliberately crashing her car into the median on Highway 14. KHTS says the 20 year old woman got in a fight with the passenger in her car then “intentionally … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 15 Comments

Wordless Wednesdays

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jeff
Posted in Wordless Wednesdays | 2 Comments

The City’s Credibility problem

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jeff

The City Council’s summer recess has given me some time to ponder the interesting matter of the library takeover proposal. Though the City has promised it can deliver more hours and services if it takes over the library, the public … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Opinion | 58 Comments

August 11, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jeff

Say what? Castaic Lake Water Agency actually says there isn’t enough water for a new Tesoro Del Valle development of 550 homes. It’s actually a bit more complicated than that: the development area lies outside CLWA’s boundaries, water purchased in … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief, Misc. | 3 Comments

Facebook Marketing Fail

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jeff

I wrote earlier how the SCV abhors an advertising vacuum. It’s proven to be true time and time again. Just check out this latest example from Facebook: On another note: I’ve been really impressed with SCVTV’s news coverage lately. They … Continue reading →

Posted in Media | 8 Comments

Roger Gitlin, Repugnant Racist

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Mike

Signal columnist and anti-immigration activist Roger Gitlin loves to send emails. Getting snagged onto his list is the stuff of local legend.  Rub shoulders with the guy and before you know it, your inbox is getting peppered with his nativist screed … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | Tagged | 51 Comments

August 10, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jeff

A 67 year old man says he accidentally cut off a motorist while driving on Bouquet Sunday night and was beaten up for it. The man told the Sheriff’s Station that after he cut the driver off, the driver signaled … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 2 Comments