Author Archives: Timothy Myers SR.

February 6, 2012 Daily Brief-”The Super Bowl Hangover Edition”

While the Superbowl did not set a ratings record it was a darn good average and a very good game for what has become probably the most common widespread cultural event in the US behind Thanksgiving and Easter.  Jim Holt of the … Continue reading

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January 31, 2012 Daily Brief-”The Slow News Day Edition”

One knows its a slow news day when the Signal big news stories include: Announcement of a dog license sweep in unincorporated Valencia; YMCA has a Pinewood Derby at Saugus High School; Pictures of OLPH construction kickoff; Energy efficient lights … Continue reading

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January 24, 2012 Daily Brief-”The RIP Clyde Smyth” Edition

On his tombstone Thomas Jefferson instructed the stone cutter to note his authorship of the Declaration of Independence, the Statute on Religious Freedom in Virginia (Predecessor to the First Amendment) and the founding of the University of Virginia.  President of … Continue reading

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January 23, 2012 Daily Brief-”The Kinder Gentler SCVTV Edition”

Two “sort of” hit and runs on Friday night during rush hour. One driver was arrested at the scene and the Sheriff’s know who owns the other car, so justice will be served soon. SIGNAL has the story. R&S Automotive, … Continue reading

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Former City Council Member and Hart Superintendent Clyde Smyth Gravely Ill

KHTS has the story.  It appears that Clyde Smyth, father of Assembly Member Cameron Smyth and what the dictionary writers must have been thinking of when they defined “pillar of the community,” is in the process of ending a life … Continue reading

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January 17, 2012 Daily Brief-”I’m Running my Campaign on the Interwebs” Edition

When one has a lot of ideas but not much campaign dough what does one do?  Take to the interwebs!  Candidate Jon Hatami pens his stump speech for the WRB with his now familiar oblique references to juking the crime stats, … Continue reading

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Tony Strickland for Congress

Just got a Facebook invite from Lynn Haueter to Tony Strickland’s announcement of his Congressional candidacy on Tuesday January 17 in Camarillo. Can a Cameron Smyth State Senate candidacy be far behind?

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Election Update-Who is Michael Marsalisi?

  Friday, January 13, 2012 4:27 pm Not surprisingly, Laurie Ender and TimBen Boydston’s candidate signatures qualified so they are on the ballot to round out our five known candidates, but City Clerk Sarah Gorman informs us that one Michael … Continue reading

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City Ballot (Probably) Set-Early Analysis and Predictions on Campaign

City Clerk Sarah Gorman confirms that TimBen Boydston and Laurie Ender filed their candidate papers today.  Signatures are pending verification but it looks like this is your ballot, the few but faithful voters in City Council elections: Laurie Ender Bob … Continue reading

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Pins and Needles-Two Days Left!

Another day has passed and announced City Council candidates Laurie Ender and TimBen Boydston have not yet turned in their signatures for verification.  Hope all their signatures are good because the City Clerk’s staff will not have time to verify … Continue reading

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