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: History
Mystery of Takuyumam Solved!
Dr. John Johnson, curator at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History and an authority on the Tataviam and Chumash Indians, writes to us by way of Dr. Alan Pollack, President of the SCV Historical Society about Takuyumam, which I … Continue reading
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What is Takuyumam?
I found a curious thing on Google maps recently. For the last few weeks, they’ve been labeling, quite substantially, a part of Newhall as “Takuyumam.” Obviously, it’s something related to Native Americans. But unlike other parts of town with Native … Continue reading
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Developing Valencia: The End of an Era—”The West Creek Saga”
Part Two of a Seven-Part SCVTalk Series, chronicling Valencia’s Final Residential Developments. The story of the greater West Creek development is one of starts and stops. For perspective, the West Creek project was scoped and submitted to LACo around the … Continue reading
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Update on Nixon-Newhall-Watergate
Last week, I wrote about an incident that happened prior to the 1972 Presidential Election in Newhall: Way back in 1972, someone in the Newhall-Saugus area (there was no Santa Clarita back then), probably upset about the war in Vietnam, … Continue reading
The First SCV Thanksgiving?
This a time of year where we reflect on the people and things we’re thankful for. We trace the roots of this holiday back to the original Colonists and the Native Americans who joined them in a feast in Masachusetts … Continue reading