Author Archives: Mike

Super Bowl Recipe: Half-Baked Apologies (made Jake’s way)

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Mike

“As far as annexing (Jakes Way) in, I think that if we had a choice, we would just cut it out and move it somewhere else like Palmdale.” Laurie Ender, The Signal 2/3/12 Your average Jake’s Way resident is more likely … Continue reading →

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City Council fundraising reports are in

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Mike

Campaign finance, isn’t it fascinating? If you agree (and why wouldn’t you?) we’ve got plenty in store to keep you happy through the weekend. This is the first reporting period with reports from all of the candidates and it covers … Continue reading →

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Look who’s coming to dinner: Wilk’s eyebrow-raising fundraiser

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Mike

While we are certainly not in the business of plugging fundraisers, this email* from the Scott Wilk campaign got my attention, to say the least. It terms of raw political capital, it’s safe to that Smyth is only second to … Continue reading →

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Daily Brief – January 30, 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Mike

Buck McKeon shared his loan details with The Signal, but the article appears to rely on the conclusions drawn by a broker who examined the docs on the McKeon’s behalf. They report that McKeon’s rate was above the “national average” … Continue reading →

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Daily Brief – January 16, 2102, MLK Day Edition

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Mike

An inquiry by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee found that Buck McKeon and three other congressmen received loans with a special rate through Countrywide’s VIP program. McKeon claims ignorance and a challenger to his seat, Dr. Lee Rogers, … Continue reading →

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Daily Brief – January 9, 2012 (Less-than-brief edition)

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Mike

The Hart High community lost a giant over the weekend, with the passing of Mr. Pew, the ever-respected, intelligent and poised Government and History teacher, who inspired a several generations of students. Jeff’s very touching tribute is posted here, and … Continue reading →

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Jon Hatami, Plagiarist?

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Mike

Something doesn’t smell right about Jon Hatami’s column published yesterday in the West Ranch Beacon, “Council candidate Jon Hatami comments on Redevelopment 2012 Agencies Ruling”. I can’t quite explain it, but by the 4th paragraph, I knew something wasn’t adding … Continue reading →

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January 2, 2012 Daily Brief (One two, one two edition)

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Mike

We’d like to wish everyone a happy new year. We have big plans for SCVtalk for 2012, so stay tuned. For now, here’s a very tardy Daily Brief. A motorcyclist attempting an illegal pass was killed when he collided with … Continue reading →

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Daily Brief – December 19, 2011*

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Mike

The Einstein charter school saga continues. The school has abandoned its effort for a K-6 charter from the LA Country Office of Education and will instead try again with the Saugus USD. SIGNAL Bill Reynolds posted another NotAFerryFan video, and … Continue reading →

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Following the money, even when there is no money to follow

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Mike

In 2010, we went through some efforts to track individual contributions to the city council candidates. It’s tedious work, but it gave us some really great insights. The late contributions never got the treatment, because by the time we could … Continue reading →

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