Author Archives: Jeff

Signal begins series on unsolved homicides

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Jeff

We’ve been talking about unsolved homicides for years on SCVTalk, so it’s really nice to see The Signal start up a series of four stories on “cold case homicides more than five years old.” Their first piece couldn’t have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime | 6 Comments

February 2, 2012 – Daily Brief

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Jeff

If you thought Hatami’s antics were fun, wait till you read this: Councilwoman Laurie Ender suggested that the Jakes Way neighborhood be cut out of the City of Santa Clarita and moved to Palmdale while Candidate Ed Colley says the … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 63 Comments

Jon Hatami Unhinged and the Soul of the SCV

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jeff

As we’ve come to know him over the last few months, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected. But he was in top form last night at the Young Republicans City Council forum. Here he is emoting raw, unorganized thoughts on … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor | 33 Comments

February 1, 2012 – Daily Brief

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Jeff

In her latest campaign finance filing with California’s Fair Political Practices Commission, Patricia McKeon reported receiving $19,200 from seven defense contractors, according to the VECO STAR. Common Cause California says that Lockheed, General Dynamics, General Atomics and other defense company … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 69 Comments

January 27, 2012 – Daily Brief

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Jeff

Eric Earle, the Saugus man whose fiance was found dead on her bed in September, has been re-arrested by federal marshals and charged with murder. Earle, 40, was arrested in September but released as detectives had no official cause of … Continue reading →

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Wilk: Buck plans to hide Patricia, bank on McKeon name recognition

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jeff

Let the smack talk/truth telling begin in the race for 38th Assembly District. National Journal reports on the bad blood between McKeon & Wilk. Starting with this: “The congressman has told people in the district that he plans to lock … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 15 Comments

January 26, 2012 – Daily Brief

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Jeff

A former student and graduate of Canyon High was killed in a car crash in Escondido “while racing another on Interstate 15,” according to the Signal. TMS says Derek Milsap, 22, was racing his Nissan 370Z against a Titan truck … Continue reading →

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January 25, 2012 – Daily Brief

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Jeff

Home and condo sales rose 2.6 and 1.5 percent respectively in the SCV in 2011, according to a Realtor’s report. More demand for homes would equal median price increase right? Curiously, no- median home prices were down 10.2 percent to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Brief | 72 Comments

Wargaming the Newhall Pass

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Jeff

Further to SCVTalk reader Todd’s comment this morning (in which he basically threw up his hands in reaction to the latest citrus truck disaster in the Newhall Pass), SCVTalk has developed this friendly and helpful infographic to assist the City … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Traffic, Transportation | 18 Comments

Happy Friday

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Jeff

Smile inducing excellence below: This is the second VW Superbowl ad that’s made reference to Star Wars. Their nerd-cred is inspiring me to give them a second look!

Posted in Misc. | 15 Comments