Monthly Archives: July 2011

Districts are out of beta, releasing on time

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Mike

Here at SCVtalk, we do what we must because we can. We’ve been following the ever-redrawn legislative and Congressional districts since pen hit paper, like here, here and here. Some time back, the CCRC decided to stop releasing formal drafts, so … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., Politics | 5 Comments

Let’s talk debt ceiling

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Jeff

Normally I’d steer clear of posting about a national story like our debt limit struggle unless it has some kind of neat local tie-in (incidentally, it does, in a way, with an influential radio personality suggesting our Congressman become a … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 59 Comments

Crime down like 36%

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Jeff

Violent crime in the SCV decreased by 36% over a certain time period, which is certainly cause for celebration. Homicides dipped an amazing 76% last year too, compared again to another time period. Our good Captain Becker says this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Humor | 20 Comments

Main Street’s Roundabout

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Jeff

Savvy management of public space & traffic flow or recipe for vehicular chaos not to mention an erosion of our personal freedoms (as per the ICLEI manifesto)? You decide: I particularly like the renderings of pedestrians scurrying to get across … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 30 Comments

Steve Lunetta Pulls a Shocker!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Timothy Myers SR.

First I say that recreational use of narcotics should be legalized in the Opinion pages of the Signal and THEN conservative Steve Lunetta effectively endorses the DREAM Act.  The only possible third thing that can happen is Lynn Plambeck and Cam Noltemeyer … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 11 Comments

One Valley, One Vision a UN Plot. Who Knew?

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Jeff

This letter writer did: There’s a United Nations stealth program at work in the SCV. It is called the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives. ICLEI’s job is to implement U.N. policies in local government. In December 2010, the City … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment | 8 Comments

Friday Treat

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Jeff

24700, CalArts’ blog, has posted a wonderful video of CalArts being built, way back in 1969, with a haunting/interesting voice over from Newhall Land’s president at the time. See sweeping vistas of the SCV as our forefathers saw it as … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, History | 8 Comments

Summertime

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Jeff

The ducks have returned to my pool: Reminds me of this book I’ve been meaning to read: Moby-Duck: The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea and of the Beachcombers, Oceanographers, Environmentalists, and Fools, Including the Author, Who … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 5 Comments

$21 Per Meeting Board Member Fee Increase? Predictions?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Timothy Myers SR.

The Signal  reports today that the Hart District Board will consider a $21 per meeting fee increase at its regular meeting tonight (July 20).  Predictably, commenters are outraged that the Board would even CONSIDER a raise in fees (last fee increase … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, News | 8 Comments

More catalytic converter thefts

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Jeff

Thieves targeting catalytic converters for their precious medals -particularly on Toyota vehicles- seem to strike at the SCV every now and then: “We’ve had several people in the last little while report their catalytic converters stolen,” sheriff’s Sgt. James Anderson … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | 5 Comments