Monthly Archives: September 2010

September 23, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Jeff

It’s going to be difficult for Los Angeles County to comply with AB 32, the landmark 2006 climate change bill as the County has no real way to measure greenhouse gas emissions like CO2. As a result, County leaders and … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesdays

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Venturan
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September 22, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Jeff

There’s really no way to put a positive spin on last month’s real estate numbers in the SCV: sales were down 20% from last year (though they were a bit higher than July’s numbers) with 186 houses sold and the … Continue reading →

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Why I like Cam Smyth

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Jeff

It’s not just that he can pull off wearing a beige suit and pin-striped shirt, it’s that even when he is served soft-balls in a California GOP video, he doesn’t necessarily swing the bat, instead taking a more reasonable approach: … Continue reading →

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Chamber chatter

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Jeff

Yesterday I admittedly exaggerated when I claimed the SCV Chamber of Commerce had “veto power” over City Council Agenda items. I was feeling a little snarky in the AM and I apologize for that. Some of you certainly took me … Continue reading →

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September 21, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Jeff

Marsha McLean argues that the League of California Cities ought to put pressure on state lawmakers for relief of local environmental costs, like our pending chloride fees. The Mayor of Fillmore agreed: “What it comes down to is that we … Continue reading →

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September 20, 2010 – Daily Brief *

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jeff

LA Times debates the merits of Newhall Land’s Awesometown campaign. I agree with Marlee Lauffer; whatever you think of it, it’s been a wild success. Note too that my occasional use of the word “Squareville” to describe Valencia doesn’t necessarily … Continue reading →

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Apocryphal Santa Clarita-September 18, 2010

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

Today I submit what will be the first in an occasional series of open posts that will give our informed internet community a chance to discuss something I like to call “Apocryphal Santa Clarita” or ASC. An example:  Those who … Continue reading →

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Open Thread – No Daily Brief

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Jeff

Mea culpa… In the meantime, consider this an open thread to discuss whatever you like. For instance you could talk about Jackie Chan: or, if you’re in need of some perspective on life, you could check out Big Picture’s astounding … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 93 Comments

SCV Culture Wars Round 1

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Jeff

Newly transplanted SCVer “Michelle” weighs in on my silly post about SCV food trucks going mainstream: Why would you want food trucks here? That’s part of the fun that you go down to LA for!! People here like home cooked … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, SCV Good Eats | 72 Comments