Monthly Archives: November 2010

Old Town Newhall Parking

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jeff

My first thought when reading today’s Signal article on the conflict over parking lots in Old Town Newhall was this: “What a cool debate we are having. There is actually demand for Old Town Newhall Parking! That means people want … Continue reading →

Posted in Traffic, Transportation | 19 Comments

Rabbit Crushing Tires

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jeff

Fred, a sometimes SCVTalk reader and evangelical blogger/Master’s College alum, tells us why Prop 23 (the one that would have repealed AB 32) was the most important proposition on the ballot last week: I like my electricity. I like my … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Politics | 36 Comments

Princess Cruises – A Winner is the SCV

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jeff

Interesting interview in today’s LA Business Journal of Alan Buckelew, CEO of Princess Cruises, which headquarters right here in land-locked Santa Clarita: LABJ: Describe your typical day. Buckelew: I spend about half my time in meetings, mostly having to do … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, City Hall, Development, Economy | Comments Off

November 8, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Jeff

Record turnout for Santa Clarita Marathon as nearly six thousand runners take to the streets, paths and paseos for multiple events. SIGNAL But at least one man fell ill with a possible heart attack, says KHTS City Council Agenda for … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 24 Comments

Andy P. Tells Us to Abandon ALL Hope on Libraries!

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Timothy Myers SR.

Andy Pattantyus (“Andy P”) was back on Friday, November 4 with the third installment in what I believed was his apology for the City of Santa Clarita’s takeover of County library branches, but if I am reading correctly, Andy has … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall | 10 Comments

Rocket Man

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Jeff

Last night, at 7:20:03 on the dot, a Delta II rocket was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base about 100 miles up the coast from us. It was carrying an Italian satellite destined to observe, photograph and report on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 4 Comments

SCV Nerdgasm Alert!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jeff

OMG…guess who I saw while dining at you know where? Meeting and eating near John Boston, aka the resident SCV poet laureate, wordsmith and Dean emeritus of the University of SCV History & Folklore Dept. in -of all places- the … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 5 Comments

November 5, 2010 – Daily Brief

Posted on November 5, 2010 by Jeff

Remains of woman, missing since 2001, were found on LARC Ranch in Bouquet Canyon this week. Lynsie Ekelund, a then 20 year old college student, was allegedly murdered during the commission of a rape by a friend, Christopher McAmis, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 23 Comments

Nice Catch

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Jeff

SCVTV continues with its great crime reporting (Sadly it’s still only available on Facebook): On October 27, 2010, a suspect entered Ro, Ma Jewelers on Town Center Drive and was looking at at Tag Heuer watch valued at $6,000. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | 6 Comments

Checking in on Newhall

Posted on November 4, 2010 by Jeff

Living in the SCV these days is such a study in contrasts. On the one hand, you’ve got places like Creekside where at best, former new car dealers now sell used cars, and at worst, once-bustling car dealerships sit vacant … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Shameless Newhall Boosterism | 11 Comments