Category Archives: SCV.Tech

Seized

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Jeff

The coordinated blackout of several highly used websites, including Wikipedia, appears to be working. The NY Times reports that Republicans in the Senate, even ones with star power like Marco Rubio, have backed off their support of the bill, and … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV.Tech | 11 Comments

Valencia Apple Store – First Look

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Mike

SCVtalk has been on the case of the new Apple store, ever since breaking the news back in February. Apple seemed amused by the coverage, so they extended an invite. Jeff had some Carmageddon-avoidance plan that had him out of … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, SCV.Tech | 48 Comments

Welcome to the Social SCVTalk?

Posted on April 26, 2010 by Jeff

It’s come to my attention that a certain popular social networking website wants to integrate its technology with independent websites like this one. The benefits for you, the user of that social networking site, include having the ability to easily “Like” something … Continue reading →

Posted in Misc., SCV.Tech | 11 Comments

Transit Tech – NOW will you ride?

Posted on April 24, 2010 by Venturan

Claritans are about to receive a welcome upgrade to our signature Transit service that eliminates much of the anxiety associated with standing at a bus stop waiting for the coach. Santa Clarita Transit gave SCVTalk an exclusive all access pass to … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV.Tech, Transportation | 18 Comments

The iPad’s SCV Connection!

Posted on April 5, 2010 by Jeff

Following a dizzying weekend in which I read multiple breathless reports about the new Apple iPad, one of my favorite blogs, AutoBlog.com, has posted what just may be the world’s first customized iPad-in-a-car-dashboard installation. What’s the SCV Connection you say? It was done … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV.Tech | 2 Comments

OMG! Canceling Cable TV w/ OTA-HD in SCV (via CVC !?!)

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Venturan

I will preface this acronym-laden post by saying this project is not for the faint of heart, particularly in households with more than one individual. I’d like to thank Mrs. NickelDime and the NickelDime children for their patience and support … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV.Tech | 18 Comments

Laurene Weste Campaign Website

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Jeff

She joins Marsha McLean as the only other incumbent to have a re-election website, and I’m glad she named it “Go Weste.com” because I always joke on her name and it just fits with her personality: I must say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics, SCV.Tech | 20 Comments

The Great (but unscientific) Santa Clarita Broadband Survey

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Jeff

There has been a lot of talk about Google’s plans to deploy 1 Gb/s fiber to some lucky communities. The City of Santa Clarita is pushing hard to be recognized, asking its Facebook followers to submit videos explaining why we … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV.Tech | 14 Comments

KROQ Boosts Signal to SCV, but we’re still largely in the RF wilderness

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Jeff

The SCV just became a little less dark, radio-frequency wise. KROQ, the famous LA rock ‘n roll radio station,has added an FM booster to a mountaintop nearby that blankets the SCV in KROQ’s altogether too predictable mix of over-processed rock … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV.Tech | 23 Comments

Want to b**** about City Hall? There’s an App for that

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Jeff

No, not the fake one I wrote about earlier, this is the real McCoy: The timing on this is impeccable. Disappointed Apple fans, distraught over the joke that is the iPad, can now at least console themselves with the revolutionary … Continue reading →

Posted in SCV.Tech | 6 Comments