Yelp Reviews in SCV- Michael G.'s Review of J & M Entertainment - Valencia (1/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010Sadly DisappointedUnfortunately, I have a bad review for this company..... I still am trying not to believe it, but I feel I have to warn engaged couples interested in J&M.... My wife and I hired J&M… […]
- David T.'s Review of Pei Wei Asian Diner - Valencia (4/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010I went here for the very first time today and I was impressed. You get a lot of food for what you pay, and it tasted good. They even have the menu on a display screen before the line, which helps… […]
- Ambar G.'s Review of Lowe's - Santa Clarita (3/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010I love this lowes because it's not crowded and it's brand new! […]
- Bernadet G.'s Review of Thai Dishes - Valencia (2/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010I don't understand the few rave reviews about this place! I really don't. I give the soup major credit, it was spicy and delicious! Sadly everything else wasn't that great. The beef was lacking in… […]
- Judi J.'s Review of Athena's Rotisserie & Pizzaria - Canyon Cntry (3/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010Our family has gone to Athena's off and on since it was a Numero Uno Pizzeria back in the late 80s/early 90s. When it became Athena's we still came on occasion for deep dish pizza and a gyro. After… […]
- carolina a.'s Review of Valencia Town Center - Valencia (2/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010This mall makes me feel sad. First, because of vacancies in the general mall area and the food court, the place feels run-down. Second, the upstairs play area is sad. Recently, it was closed for a… […]
- Rodney S.'s Review of Purdy Cool AC and Heating - Santa Clarita (5/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010I had several AC repair companies visit my home to repair a leak from my AC. One company stated that there was nothing wrong with the unit and I needed a plumber, another stated that it was the coil… […]
- Christina L.'s Review of Lady Di's Cookies - Valencia (5/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010Since I was in the area, which I'm RARELY in the area, I told myself "I have to try a place so I can Yelp it." So, I decided why not search for some...CUPCAKES! When I walked in the store, I felt… […]
- Charles X.'s Review of Edwards Valencia Stadium 12 - Valencia (3/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010This theater is okay but THE 'GIANT SCREEN' SUCKS! You pay more for a 'giant screen' but it was worse than a regular screen! While it looked taller- it didn't seem ANY wider than a regular screen and… […]
- Alice C.'s Review of Siam Rice II - Santa Clarita (4/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010Finally, yelp is right on with the rating. (still don't know why the high rating for Mom Can Cook). They don't over charge the thai iced coffee. Heard from a friend that most of the time you can… […]
- Michael G.'s Review of J & M Entertainment - Valencia (1/5) on Yelp July 29, 2010
Category Archives: Economy
McKeon/Ender press conference about stimulus
It’s finally up on YouTube: Congressman McKeon never strayed far off the message he’s been repeating over the last year: the stimulus was bad and went to crazy things like bike trails and Democratic operatives and the way to fix … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Opinion, Politics
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More on the Enterprise Zone
Latest Enterprise Zone commercial from the City: Notice it makes no mention that EZ beneficiaries are supposed to be creating jobs…no the chief selling point here is that local businesses can “virtually eliminate [their] business state income tax.” You know … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Economy
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Santa Clarita Century, the start of something grand for the SCV?
This weekend I abandoned the SCV and headed to Palm Springs for the Tour de Palm Springs, billed as the West’s biggest charity bicycle ride. It didn’t disappoint as a bicycle ride nor, it turns out, as an economic event … Continue reading
Our Great Recession
The United States lost another 20,000 jobs last month, and December’s totals were revised up to 150,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 9.7%, but the standard caveat about people no longer looking for work still applies. Since the Great … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Economy
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NotAFerryFan Unhinged
The YouTube blogger bundles all the anti-illegal alien rage he can into a 10:21 video (including pictures of day laborers standing on RailRoad) and even works me into the video at 6:30: In all these anti-illegal immigration videos, I keep … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Humor, Opinion, Politics
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What Lynne Plambeck got right (and wrong) in her piece on NIMBYs
I liked some of the points local environmentalist Lynne Plambeck brought up in her piece defending “Not in my Backyard” tendencies in the SCV. But, as we shall see, not all NIMBY sentiments in the SCV are good for us, … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Economy, Opinion
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On a bike, the SCV looks quite different
I had the day off today. So, in addition to waking up late, enjoying multiple cups of coffee, and honoring Veterans by visiting the Veterans Plaza in Newhall, I got to enjoy the rare treat of a week-day bike ride. … Continue reading
Posted in Business, Economy, Misc., News
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Business Scene Unplugged
I whipped this up during the weekend after becoming a tad -just a tad- annoyed at how much press I read about how the City is helping businesses in Santa Clarita survive the economic recession while reading nary a word … Continue reading
Posted in Business, City Hall, Economy, Opinion
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