Category Archives: Advocacy

New Semester at COC

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Jeff

We’re big fans of College of the Canyons here on SCVTalk and that’s why it’s worth mentioning that today begins the Spring 2010 semester. Like every other high education system in California, College of the Canyons has had a rough … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Education | 16 Comments

Wine event benefits children in Haiti

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jeff

I’m not one to parade around the SCV Charity Wine Circuit. For one, I’m a sloppy dresser, and when I see all the beautiful people in the society pages of The Signal, I get intimidated. And while I’m a great … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy | 3 Comments

Who is Frank Jorge?

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Venturan

Mr. Frank Jorge was referenced a number of times at tonight’s City Council meeting as evidence to there being other races present at the Anti-Illegal Immigration rally.  How could Mr. Kellar be a racist with all these other races involved … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Opinion | 22 Comments

Strange Days

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Jeff

Just as the ugliness that Tim Myers wrote about descends on City Hall tomorrow courtesy of “adults”, across town at Ranch Pico Jr. High we’ll be teaching young people to empathize with people from different lands and cultures: The City … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Opinion | 16 Comments

Old Town Newhall Renaissance

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Jeff

renaissance: a renewal of life, vigor, interest, etc.; rebirth; revival Oh mi God, did I just use the words “Renaissance” and “Newhall” in the same sentence? Indeed I did. Because that’s how impressed I am with the remaking of Old … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Business, Media, Opinion, Politics | 11 Comments

Sixth Time’s the Charm ? (CORRECTED)

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Venturan

Breaking … as promised some months ago, Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon introduced a sixth (and final?) bill to end the dispute between Santa Clarita and CEMEX.  Official release on the house.gov site. The Signal and KHTS have more… From KHTS: … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Environment, Politics | 5 Comments

Cowboy Festival Art & Details Released

Posted on November 19, 2009 by Jeff

Behold the poster art* for the 2010 Cowboy Festival, Santa Clarita’s annual homage to the western/ranch-hand/cowboy motif & lifestyle that so captivates the imaginations of our people. This year’s event takes place, as usual, in late April and features “great … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Misc., News | 7 Comments

New GPS Bus tracking system is truly impressive

Posted on November 13, 2009 by Jeff

I gotta be honest. The computer geek and transit advocate in me just about had a nerdgasm when I saw this SCVTV video about the new GPS system on Santa Clarita Transit buses: Interim Transit Manager Aguilar said it best: … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Transportation | 2 Comments

Why can’t the City help the Domestic Violence Center out?

Posted on September 22, 2009 by Jeff

Back in July, the City of Santa Clarita gave a $375,000 check to the SCV Committee on Aging, aka the SCV Senior Center. The funds were distributed “for services provided in areas of recreation, wellness, transit and more.” Indeed, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Opinion | 25 Comments

Ride in Memory of Joseph Novotny on Saturday, October 3

Posted on September 21, 2009 by Jeff

As promised, more details on the October 3 Memorial Ride of Silence for Jospeh Novotny, the 42 year old Stevenson Ranch man who was killed while riding his bike in Bouquet Canyon in July: The one hour ride should be … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy | 17 Comments