Monthly Archives: October 2011

July 4th crash driver pleads no contest

Melissa Brown, the 20-something woman whose car crashed into a truck then into Matilda Garnica and her kids on July 4, 2010 during the fireworks show, pleads no contest according to The Signal. She will face sentencing next month: Melissa … Continue reading

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October 24, 2011 – Daily Brief

A little unusual, but ok: The City Council will consider entering into a $200,000, four year deal with the Hart Pony little league baseball organization in order to increase tourism to the City. The deal works like this: Hart gets … Continue reading

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When Republicans Fight!!!

Thank God for the interwebs!  In the latest version of Republicans fighting Republicans in the shadow candidacy of one Patrick Hill vs. Scott Wilk for COC Board  we have the curious endorsement of the nascent Santa Clarita Young Republicans for … Continue reading

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Is this the best we can do for Samantha Jones?

The Signal story about a 12-year-old Val Verde girl who went missing on Friday is disturbing indicator of some shortcomings in our “safe” suburban community.  First, where are the news alerts from our Sheriffs Department?  I signed up through Nixle and am … Continue reading

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No Daily Brief

Out of the office today. Enjoy your day!

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October 19, 2011 – Daily Brief

The 25 year old man wanted for allegedly molesting an 11 year old boy inside a Westfield Town Center mall bathroom stall turned himself in yesterday. Casey Crockett is being held on $300,000 bail. But there’s more to the story … Continue reading

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October 18, 2011 – Daily Brief

Alleged sex crime against minor boy at mall: Deputies have confirmed that a boy was molested inside the bathroom at the Westfield Town Center mall in Valencia yesterday at around 4:30pm. Deputies say detectives with the Special Victim’s Bureau in … Continue reading

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October 17, 2011 – Daily Brief

Strange car-to-car shooting leaves Deputies baffled, silent, or both. At least one man is injured. KHTS Also in Canyon Country, a man was stabbed with a pocketknife after a soccer match. SIGNAL And finally, what would a crime weekend be … Continue reading

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Who wants to go to Iceland?

I’m loving all these crazy, dancing tourism videos. Inspired by Iceland Video from Inspired By Iceland on Vimeo.

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October 14, 2011 – Daily Brief

City pats itself on back for a year of accomplishments, “sunny outlook”, SIGNAL,KHTS Some locals appear to agree that the results of the redistricting commission need to be tossed out SIGNAL October may be typically hot and dry but light … Continue reading

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