Monthly Archives: July 2011

iSee an Apple Store & a sad Town Center Drive

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jeff

Coming to The Patios, just as I predicted: As a total geek, I’m thrilled we’re getting another electronics retailer in the SCV. One less reason to leave the valley, one more way to say “iThinkSCV.” But as a guy who’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Business | 18 Comments

Petz wants to poison me

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jeff

After Saturday’s flying chocolate attack, I’m beginning to feel not so welcome in town anymore. Erstwhile and earnest conservative Petz, blogging over at RightonSCV.com in support of lightbulb legislation, advises readers to crush up compact fluorescent light bulbs and mail … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 20 Comments

No Fracking Way

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jeff

Good news! The mysterious drilling equipment located in the hills north of Newhall Ranch Road isn’t pulling natural gas out of the ground, it’s actually putting natural gas into the ground: Despite concerns raised online and in local media reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, News | 2 Comments

Victim of a Drive-By Pudding

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jeff

Depending on how you view this blog and me, you’ll be either shocked and outraged at what I’m about to tell you or laughing so hard you’ll fall from your chair. Oh hell. I know you’re all going to laugh … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Humor | 34 Comments

College Sports

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Jeff

Can you guess where this ad by Justin Timberlake was filmed?

Posted in Misc. | 9 Comments

Want to disturb a Council meeting? Think again

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Jeff

New rules on deck for how you behave at Council meetings, though, if you’re a polite SCVer you won’t have any problems. If you’re rude and disruptive however…. Pursuant to Santa Clarita Municipal Code 2.04.030, any member or other person … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall | 37 Comments

Library feedback – Spreading the Library wealth around

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jeff

A reader asks an interesting question on the new libraries: I placed a hold for an item listed as available at the Valencia branch of the Santa Clarita Library. I am 10th in line with an item being checked out … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 85 Comments

SCV GOP’s Bob Haueter pleased that the Economy is bad

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jeff

In his monthly newsletter, Buck McKeon’s deputy tells SCV Republicans its good news that the economy is so bad because that means Obama’s chances at reelection are poorer: My report this month will be short and sweet. First of all, enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy | 26 Comments

Valencia Fracking, ctd

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Jeff

A reader sends in a spy shot of one of the structures in the hills north of Newhall Ranch Road thought to be part of a natural gas hydraulic fracturing operation: After thinking about this some more and reading all … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, Economy, Environment, Opinion | 2 Comments

Councilmember Compensation, ctd

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jeff

Over the weekend the LA Times reported what Southern California Council members receive as far as health care contributions. The City of Santa Clarita contributes $12,075 a year to health per Councilmember, which puts it in the upper-middle of the … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinion, Politics | 28 Comments