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January 11, 2012 – Daily Brief *

One 19 year old is dead and one is critically injured after a high speed crash in Sand Canyon last night. Witnesses say they saw a Ford Mustang “driving southbound on Sand Canyon Road at extremely high speeds” just moments … Continue reading

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

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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January 5, 2012 – Daily Brief

SacBee speculates that State Senator Tony Strickland, who reps the west side, might try to run for Congress this year. If that happens, our own Cam Smyth could easily be a top candidate for Strickland’s state senate seat says the SACBEE … Continue reading

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January 4, 2012 – Daily Brief

Councilman Frank Ferry’s wants Bob Kellar out as he endorses Ed Colley for City Council, calling the CLWA board member a man of “intelligence..integrity and courage” and saying he is an “excellent candidate” for the City Council. Ferry also endorses … Continue reading

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Daily Brief – December 19, 2011*

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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December 9, 2011–Daily Brief

Scott Taylor and Edward Contreras were convicted of murdering Frederick Walker and then dismembering his body with a machete right here in Santa Clarita. The murder occurred in 1995. A key witness recanted, saying she testified against Contreras because she … Continue reading

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November 25, 2011–Daily Brief

Shoppers queue for electronics.  The Black Friday line for Best Buy measured many Claritans deep and hundreds of Claritans long, with scores more waiting in their cars.  Click for larger. Thanksgiving was realized in unique ways all around town.  Read … Continue reading

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Daily Brief – November 7, 2011, Pacific Standard Time edition*

The building that once served as the restaurant and clubhouse for The Greens has burnt down. It’s been vacant forever, and many refer to the overgrown natural mini golf course as “The Weeds”. Cause is still unknown. SCVNEWS SCVTALK SIGNAL … Continue reading

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October 31, 2011 – Daily Brief

Details are still coming in about a single-vehicle crash on Plum Canyon early Sunday morning that took the life of the driver. A 2006 Ford Fusion collided with a utility pole in front of the future Plum Canyon fire station. … Continue reading

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October 24, 2011 – Daily Brief

A little unusual, but ok: The City Council will consider entering into a $200,000, four year deal with the Hart Pony little league baseball organization in order to increase tourism to the City. The deal works like this: Hart gets … Continue reading

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