Category Archives: News

Fire at The Greens

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Linda

On the way home from Target this evening at about 5:15, I was surprised to see heavy smoke coming from The Greens.  My daughter was able to capture this picture on her phone from the mall parking lot.  Four fire trucks … Continue reading →

Posted in News | 22 Comments

What’s being built south of College of the Canyons?

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Jeff

Two gigantic cranes in the heart of Valencia on Rockwell Canyon road between COC & CalArts: What is being built here? A new ride that takes you all the way to Magic Mountain? The beginnings of a high speed rail … Continue reading →

Posted in Development, News | 10 Comments

Santa Clarita’s Bad Reputation

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jeff

Like a foul emanation left behind in an elevator, the City of Santa Clarita’s decision to seize the COLA libraries against overwhelming opposition has left a stink that’s wafted all the way to Sacramento. Witness Republican State Senator Bob Huff … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, News, Opinion | 36 Comments

In which I defend the Tea Party, David Gauny and Joe Messina

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jeff

Boy, did my SCV Republican Club Guide (Mid-2011 Edition) get a rise out of local Republicans or what? I’ve received at least a dozen anonymous emails from local Republicans about the guide, most remarking on how funny at it was … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Politics | 9 Comments

Deputy misconduct report highlights case in Stevenson Ranch

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Jeff

The LA Times leads its story on an LA County Sheriff Deputy misconduct report with this scary incident involving an off-duty rookie Deputy in Stevenson Ranch in August 2010: In the incident at the fast-food restaurant, a deputy in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, News | 18 Comments

$21 Per Meeting Board Member Fee Increase? Predictions?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Timothy Myers SR.

The Signal  reports today that the Hart District Board will consider a $21 per meeting fee increase at its regular meeting tonight (July 20).  Predictably, commenters are outraged that the Board would even CONSIDER a raise in fees (last fee increase … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, News | 8 Comments

IRS offices moving to SCV?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Jeff

I’ve learned from a source I know that the Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service will close its branch in Van Nuys and possibly move its operation to Santa Clarita, bringing with it nearly 200 federal jobs. The move should occur during … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Economy, News | 11 Comments

No Fracking Way

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Jeff

Good news! The mysterious drilling equipment located in the hills north of Newhall Ranch Road isn’t pulling natural gas out of the ground, it’s actually putting natural gas into the ground: Despite concerns raised online and in local media reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, News | 2 Comments

Councilmember Compensation, ctd

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jeff

Over the weekend the LA Times reported what Southern California Council members receive as far as health care contributions. The City of Santa Clarita contributes $12,075 a year to health per Councilmember, which puts it in the upper-middle of the … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinion, Politics | 28 Comments

LSSI exec Pezzanite doesn’t understand “emotional” library women

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Jeff

The hits just keep coming with this guy. He can’t help but say offensive things when it comes to public libraries and their advocates. This time, he insulted an SCVTalk reader and library-booster, Lori Rivas, after she went to a … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinion | 72 Comments