Author Archives: Linda

Fire at The Greens

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Linda

On the way home from Target this evening at about 5:15, I was surprised to see heavy smoke coming from The Greens.  My daughter was able to capture this picture on her phone from the mall parking lot.  Four fire trucks … Continue reading →

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Shooting in Canyon Country

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Linda

The Sheriff’s Department reports that two men were shot in the course of a robbery  Monday afternoon in Canyon Country.  Apparently a man arranged to meet some potential buyers of a Nintendo DS but found himself being robbed instead.  He resisted … Continue reading →

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Is this the best we can do for Samantha Jones?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Linda

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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Where were you ten years ago?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Linda

For me watching the television coverage of the 10th anniversary of 9/11 has brought that day flooding back, along with tears of sadness. Ten years ago I was at home, still in bed when the phone rang. It was my husband, … Continue reading →

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Did you feel the earth move?

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Linda

A 4.2 shaker hit at 1:50 this afternoon, centered 4 miles ESE of the Newhall area. It was a short, sharp jolt, which I actually felt in my feet. No swaying of hanging lamps, though. A good day to be … Continue reading →

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Some things to talk about

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Linda

Since Jeff is off lounging by the pool, I thought I’d compile a brief list of things to talk about for all of you whiling away the hours now that the kids are back in school and summer is winding … Continue reading →

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Melissa Brown to stand trial for vehicular manslaughter

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Linda

Well over a year after the July 4, 2010 accident which claimed the life of Matilde Garnica Juarez, the driver who allegedly ran a red light has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and will stand trial. This morning’s Signal article … Continue reading →

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What happened to that “free” public education?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Linda

My favorite TV commercials at this time of year are the ones for Staples, advertising school supplies. Right now there is one featuring an “old school” junior high gym coach who reads of list of supplies ending with a “jump drive.” … Continue reading →

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Deadly afternoon in the SCV?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Linda

Just heard part of a story on KABC, Channel 7, that the bodies of 3 people were found in a car in Bridgeport this afternoon.  So far, no story up on the ABC website, the Signal or KHTS. Also, the Signal is … Continue reading →

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HackerBraly Split Raises Questions

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Linda

Today’s Signal announced the split-up of the law firm HackerBraly, LLP into two separate firms.  It is fascinating that this comes a day or two after the filing of a lawsuit against the City of Santa Clarita by Jeffrey Hacker.  … Continue reading →

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