Monthly Archives: May 2011

The Case of Ashraf Boulos Hindi-I Think I can Finally Understand Libertarians

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Timothy Myers SR.

Sort of Republican but mainly Libertarian Congressman Ron Paul is making his third run for the Presidency and his second run in the Republican primary.  Congressman Paul will not win the nomination, but his Libertarian base is committed and passionate, … Continue reading →

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No Daily Brief

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Jeff

The spirit is not willing and the flesh is weak after the long weekend  

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City Libraries-Not a Good Start

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Timothy Myers SR.

Add this to the “irony” pile.  Remember how Mayor Marsha McLean (at that time Mayor Pro Tem) said that “cracks were forming” in County library services with reduced hours and suggested reduced hours.  Well, this weekend we got a postcard … Continue reading →

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RIP, altSCV

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Mike

  Earlier this week, news came down that altSCV, the SCV-centric alt-weekly that began in February, has printed its last issue. It was a grand experiment: a brand-new print publication, an alt-weekly, in Santa Clarita. While it was owned by … Continue reading →

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Another good reporter gone from The Signal

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Jeff

Jonathan Randles, the talented and sharp crime/courts/politics reporter at the Signal, is moving on. He wrote a letter to us on SCVTalk: This message is to let you know, but to really let Petz know, that my final day reporting … Continue reading →

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Way out there in Santa Clarita

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Jeff

One of the things I hated about working in Los Angeles right out of college was trying to explain to people where Santa Clarita was at. I hated it because even if they knew where the SCV was (most don’t, … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Jeff

Running to a commencement ceremony at CSUN for a family member but the DB must go on. Very brief: City approves $8 million purchase of two County library buildings and the contents, fixtures, and materials of all three. But we’re … Continue reading →

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Council Meeting Notes May 24, 2011

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Scooter

A few highlights from tonight’s city council meeting… The city council adopted a resolution approving the acquisition of the three SCV library facilities, property and collections.  According to Assistant City Manager Ken Striplin, the total price tag for all three … Continue reading →

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May 24, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jeff

You’ve got to read Jonathan Randles’ in-depth piece on the madman who rampaged his way through the SCV in December, stealing and crashing three cars, including a Sheriff’s cruiser. He’s facing charges right now and his mother told the court … Continue reading →

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Buck McKeon : War without end, Amen

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Jeff

I’ve neglected to mention this in the Daily Brief because it was just too astounding to believe. But over the weekend the story really shook itself loose from the fringe and now even the old Gray Lady is commenting on … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 46 Comments