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: Environment
Earth Day: Simple Green
In two weeks, the City is holding its “Earth/Arbor Day” celebration at Newhall Park. I look at Earth Day as a time to reflect on my own conservation habits, and perhaps an opportunity to make a few small tweaks in … Continue reading
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No love for OVOV from the AG’s Office
If anything, today’s good Signal report on the reaction of the California Attorney General’s office to the joint City/County One Valley One Vision plan understated just how badly the AG’s office views the draft environmental impact review for OVOV. Indeed, … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Economy, Environment, News, Opinion, Politics
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Where is Newhall Ranch?
With the draft environmental impact report (EIR) released for Newhall Ranch’s first (and smallest) village, SCV is once again discussing the forthcoming community along the 126. On a recent trip to Fillmore, I couldn’t help but gaze at the land … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Environment
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Global Warming Fuzzy Math & Newhall Ranch
Kudos to The Signal for reporting on some of the technical details regarding the new draft Newhall Ranch EIR and in particular their reporting about greenhouse gas emissions. Once completed, Landmark Village’s residents will create an estimated annual emission of … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Environment
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Draft EIR Submitted for First Newhall Ranch Village
KHTS has it first: Newhall Land officials today released a draft environmental impact report on the Landmark Village project, the first of four villages planned as part of the Newhall Ranch development. The release opens a 45-day comment period that … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Environment
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Spring Already?
Punxsutawney Phil, the famous gopher of Gobbler’s Knob Pennyslvania, may have seen his shadow thus indicating six more weeks of winter, but here in Santa Clarita it feels like spring is already underway. At least by my house. I spotted … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Weather
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Ride a bike or take a walk – save your house?
A new study says that communities that are built to be “location-efficient” -that is built with multiple nearby modes of transportation available- are less likely to suffer dramatic real estate troubles like foreclosures. Why? Put simply, the NRDC study says … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Opinion
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Defining Water Efficiency: A Dream Deferred
The Dec 16 Daily Brief noted The Signal’s reporting on Valencia Water’s then-forthcoming plan to categorize customers on a scale from “Wasteful” to “Super Efficient.” The program is modeled after similar implementations by other water utilities, including Irvine Water District … Continue reading
More on the CEMEX Bill
I’m a rookie. I get it. And in the haste of breaking yesterday’s CEMEX news, I bungled important details (perhaps to make a point about NIMBYism) regarding the exchange of land. That post has since been corrected. My apologies — SCVTalk … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, News, Politics
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Sixth Time’s the Charm ? (CORRECTED)
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
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