Monthly Archives: September 2011

Santa Clarita’s Bad Reputation

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jeff

Like a foul emanation left behind in an elevator, the City of Santa Clarita’s decision to seize the COLA libraries against overwhelming opposition has left a stink that’s wafted all the way to Sacramento. Witness Republican State Senator Bob Huff … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, News, Opinion | 36 Comments

McKeon desperately fights defense cuts

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jeff

He invokes 9/11 nearly 10 years to the day after it occurred and mourns cuts to the Defense Department, comparing our forces in 2011 with what we had at the end of the Cold War: All this ahead of the … Continue reading →

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September 9, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jeff

On the City Council agenda for Tuesday: second reading of North Copperhill annexation, a deep look at landscape maintenance districts, and a few other items AGENDA, SCV NEWS on the LMD The state’s Department of Corrections will require convicted sex … Continue reading →

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Barnes & Noble – the last SCV Bookstore

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jeff

I’ve always been a book worm. Growing up, you could always catch me at a library or bookstore, perusing titles on any given subject (usually history, military hardware, computers, sci-fi or other fiction) for hours on end. This nerdish tendency … Continue reading →

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September 8, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Jeff

Eric Earle, the suspect/person of interest in the death of his live-in girlfriend Karla Brada, has been released from jail “due to insufficient evidence.” Detectives are awaiting further tests on Brada; meanwhile a Deputy tells the Signal he’s not a … Continue reading →

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September 7, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Jeff

Authorities have yet to file charges against Eric Earle, the 40 year old Saugus man suspected of murdering his live-in girlfriend, but he remains in custody on $1 million bail. The Signal says bruising was found on Karla Brada’s body, … Continue reading →

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In which I defend the Tea Party, David Gauny and Joe Messina

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jeff

Boy, did my SCV Republican Club Guide (Mid-2011 Edition) get a rise out of local Republicans or what? I’ve received at least a dozen anonymous emails from local Republicans about the guide, most remarking on how funny at it was … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Politics | 9 Comments

Ugly Signal Commenters

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jeff

It’s hard not to have a negative view of the SCV when you read comments on the Signal website, which trend more John Birch Society or perhaps Ku Klux Klan than your regular, run-of-the-mill Republican. I can deal with Republicans, … Continue reading →

Posted in Opinion, Politics | 71 Comments

September 6, 2011 – Daily Brief

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jeff

A brush fire in Agua Dulce is threatening Vazquez Rocks. The fire, which started when a candle fell over inside a trailer and lit curtains on fire, was 30% contained as of last night SCV NEWS, FOX 11 August Economic … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 18 Comments

Does the flag guy have Labor Day off too?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Jeff

Because I’m wondering why the City of Santa Clarita will fly American flags along Lyons Avenue for every other federal holiday, but not Labor Day? Does that seem right to you? The vital force of labor added materially to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc. | 9 Comments