Monthly Archives: February 2011

Enough with the drama at Hart!

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Linda

In a full-page ad entitled “Enough is Enough” in Sunday’s Signal, the “friends” of Gloria Mercado-Fortine fired off a volley of accusations directed at school board members Joe Messina and Steve Sturgeon.  The ad starts off by alleging that “There is … Continue reading →

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February 14, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Jeff

The last hope for a positive outcome on the Cemex matter in Soledad Canyon rests with liberal Senator Barbara Boxer. Cemex says that if a land-swap deal like the one engineered by Buck McKeon isn’t executed, then it will commence … Continue reading →

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No Daily Brief

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Jeff

Off for a holiday and bike ride in Palm Springs. Have a great weekend!

Posted in Misc. | 46 Comments

February 10, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jeff

A security guard working at the Santa Clarita set of NCIS was killed yesterday after a 60 year old man driving a van suffered a heart attack and plowed into the set. Julio Garcia, 52, died at Mayo Hospital after … Continue reading →

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February 9, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Jeff

Whole lot of action at last night’s City Council meeting: massage parlors got regulated, the Council decided to hold study sessions in the main council chambers, future city employees saw their pension benefits decrease and the trouble with LED lighting. … Continue reading →

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No Daily Brief today

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Jeff

Apologies, mea culpa etc… But let all us Californians stick a big fat Golden State finger in the direction of Texas, “The Miracle State,” which just revealed that its budget deficit is even bigger than our’s: The lecturing from Texas … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 70 Comments

DEVELOPING – Charges filed in July 4 incident

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Mike

From an email alert just sent by the LASD: Vehicular manslaughter charges filed in connection with 2010 Fourth of July fatal traffic collision. The District Attorney’s office of the Los Angeles Superior Court, North Valley Division – San Fernando Courthouse … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Misc. | 45 Comments

February 7, 2011 – Daily Brief *

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Jeff

City expects that up to 500,000 people a year will visit the new Newhall Library, anchored at the north end of Main Street. A local commercial real estate says the opening of the library will be a “really positive step … Continue reading →

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February 4, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Jeff

Hart District has “likely launched an investigation” into alleged conflicts of interests on the part of board member Gloria Mercado-Fortine, according to The Signal. The paper says the board has directed the new superintendent to look into it. At issue: … Continue reading →

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Human remains found in carpet in Placerita Canyon

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Jeff

Yes, someone used one of the most popular hiking and natural areas of the SCV to dump a body inside a carpet according to KHTS: Human remains were found this afternoon in the open space area of Walker Ranch. According … Continue reading →

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