Monthly Archives: January 2011

January 11, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Jeff

City of Santa Clarita and County of Los Angeles not happy with Governor’s new budget. Actually, I think the proper adjectives are distrust and suspicion. On the chopping block is $12.5 billion in spending, Enterprise zones, redevelopment agencies and more. … Continue reading →

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I-5 Expansion comes with an unmet cost

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jeff

So the Signal is really proud of the work that’s being done on the Newhall Pass that will lead (ultimately) to a faster commute for individuals and trucks heading south and north through our local mountain range. I am too. … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., Traffic, Transportation | 28 Comments

Cowboy Festival art

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jeff

I was struck dumb by this year’s Cowboy Festival art. For nearly two decades, Festival organizers have commissioned artists to paint scenes of cowboy life. It was always a joy to see the new posters with new artwork (and I … Continue reading →

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January 10, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Jeff

On Sunday, 130 Tea Party SCV members met to discuss Laurene Weste’s immigration reform letter that was sent to Congressman Brad Sherman last month. As you might imagine, the reaction wasn’t pretty. They plan to show up to tomorrow’s Council … Continue reading →

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Sunrays

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Jeff

It has now been one week AES-SCV (after epic snowstorm scv). Expect me to mark the anniversary often with shots like this.

Posted in Weather | 7 Comments

Study declared fraudulent, but believers persist in blaming vaccines

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Linda

Back in 1996, when it came time for my daughter to begin the long series of childhood vaccinations which prevent everything from diphtheria to chicken pox, I was fearful of the possible side effects.  I don’t recall autism being a … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 64 Comments

Electronic waste recycling events this weekend

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Linda

Attention all techno geeks and anyone else with outdated electronics they no longer use! Two Hart District high schools are holding e-waste recycling events on Saturday, January 8.  Canyon High’s AP Environmental Science class will hold its event from 10 to 4 … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 14 Comments

Please welcome Linda, SCVTalk’s newest blogger!

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jeff

I’m pleased to announce that we have a new blogger joining SCVTalk.com. Linda has lived in the Santa Clarita Valley for 11 years. She works as an instructional assistant and substitute teacher  for a local school district and has a … Continue reading →

Posted in Website Matters | 26 Comments

Restaurant choice for your out of town friends?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jeff

So, picture this. You are a businessman living and working in Santa Clarita. You have a potential prospect coming to visit you from LA and you want to take him to lunch. Obviously you want him to enjoy lunch, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., SCV Good Eats | 103 Comments

January 7, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Jeff

First City Council meeting of 2011 next week, on the agenda: Hiring an LA-area company to hang those banners from paseo bridges around town, amending the “on time performance” section of the contract with the City’s transit provider, Valencia industrial … Continue reading →

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