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: Opinion
No affiliation?
The “Unknown Blogger” behind the TeaPartySCV.com site that posted that racial joke last week insists he’s unaffiliated with other Tea Partiers in the SCV and that he only posts for himself. Apparently someone got to him and doesn’t want the … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Politics
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Incredible Heroism and unanswered questions
I’m still absorbing all the news and eyewitness reports from Sunday night’s tragic fatality on Valencia Blvd. One of the things that stands out to me is how heroic many of the spectators were once the car hit and crushed … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
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Democracy and City Hall ctd.
Reader Saugus Splasher delivers a beat down on me for my post yesterday about how the City was becoming less democratic: What’s the matter, Jeff, did you have a “case of the Mondays?” In the past you’ve written about how … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Politics
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Daniel Henriquez Had it Wrong-Dumb Down Your Resume to get Elected to City Council!
Local political junkies will remember for years the strange case of Daniel Henriquez, candidate for City Council 2010, who claimed a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Orleans and one or maybe two Master’s Degrees from the University of … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion
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On Democracy and City Hall
Cronyism. Undemocratic. Just some of the words that come to mind as I think of the City Council’s post-election behavior in 2010. First they found a solution in search of a problem: they removed term limits for appointed commissioners. Then … Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, Politics
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Farm dinner in Ojai … and one day, maybe, SCV
There is a growing craze that is a twist on a traditional restaurant dinner. Known as a “farm dinner,” the concept is a modern take on an old idea: eating food that was grown right there on the ground on which you’re standing, served by the hands that tended the soil, prepared the dish or made the wine.
Mrs. B and I were fortunate enough to partake in the excellent “Outstanding in the Field” farm dinner on a recent Saturday at Rio Gozo Farm in Ojai. OITF, founded by noted artist and Renassiance man Jim Denevan, has grown from a few dinners per year to nearly 100 in the US. They’ve even expanded into Europe.
It’s a thoroughly unique experience. Continue reading
Posted in Opinion, SCV Good Eats
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Corporate Welfare: Is Santa Clarita’s stance sustainable?
The Business section of today’s LA Times contains a damning column by Michael Hiltzik on our perennial state budget deficit: I believe we can all agree on the root cause of the state’s $20-billion budget gap. It’s welfare: all those millions … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Opinion
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An Update on The Summit Seals-And The Legal Nuclear Option!
Today The Signal published a story by Johnathan Randles on the Summit Seals swim team controversy, a story that SCVTalk readers first heard about some weeks ago. The story contains only two new items not yet known by SCVTalk readers; … Continue reading
Posted in News, Opinion
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Party in the Streets
Okay so it wasn’t really a party, but something landmark happened in the SCV last night. I’m talking about the Chamber of Commerce “Mixer” in Newhall. Yes Newhall. And it didn’t take place in some bland conference center either. No, … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Opinion
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Valencia Auto Center is Back Baby!
Inasmuch as I have the capacity to enjoy advertisements, I was actually pleased to see an expensive and full Valencia Auto Center wrap around The Signal on Saturday. So what you ask? SO WHAT! It’s good news, that’s what. Because … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Opinion, Traffic, Transportation
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