Brush Fire in Saugus

Saugus Fire

The fire seems to be over by Saugus High School, but on the hillside.  Copper Hill was closed at Haskell so I am just guessing on the exact location.  Last I heard there were no structures damaged and from the looks of the sky it seems they have it under control. Edited 4:45pm…seems it is… [Continue Reading]

Are You A Wasteroooo?

Castaic Water Agency

The Castaic Lake Water Agency is offering SCV residents a resource to see how much water they use on a daily basis. I am embarrassed to say that my number was above the Santa Clarita average. I just went and adjusted my sprinklers to go every other day. I also have a leaking toilet I… [Continue Reading]

Lanes Closed on Interstate 5

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An accident earlier this morning caused a 2 lane closure on the 5 north that has ruined the afternoon commute for SCV residents wanting to get home.  There was a big rig collision that involved 2 other cars and one person was critically injured.  Last I heard there was an oil spill on the freeway… [Continue Reading]

Crown Fire and Briggs Fire Antelope Valley

Antelope Valley Fire

Fire season is here. It seems early, but none the less the sky is filled with smoke. I will update this post with information as I get it. 1500 homes are under evacuation in Leona Valley. One structure was fully engulfed and the fire jumped Lake Elizabeth in a few places.  For more on that… [Continue Reading]

SCV iPhone App

Santa Clarita iPhone app

I love this! If you know me, then you know what a geek i am for my iPhone. Listen to this. Have you ever wanted to report an abandoned car or pot hole?.  Ever been waiting for a bus that didn’t show up? Well now…there is an app for that. You can find it in… [Continue Reading]

Fire at Calgrove

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There was a brush fire that threatened homes in LaSalle Canyon today, but according to news reports it has been contained. Thank you firefighters!!! I get chills just thinking of the fires from 2007. Edit: The freeway was temporarily closed (5 North) this afternoon, but now all lanes are open. Reports are coming in on… [Continue Reading]

Emergency City Alerts

The city has teamed up with Nixle.com to coordinate an emergency alert system. Basically in the event of a local emergency or (God forbid) catastrophe, this system will notify you via email or text if you sign up for it. Signing up takes less than a minute. (Unless you are on dial up) You will… [Continue Reading]

Discovery Park Opens in Canyon Country

The city of Santa Clarita will be hosting a grand opening event for Discovery Park in Canyon Country.  This 5-acre park is located on Camp Plenty and Soledad on Calle Way and is the first phase of development of the 20 acres that has yet to be developed.  This is a passive river park that… [Continue Reading]

Junior High Graduations Canceled

graduations

The Hart School District canceled all 8th grade promotions for financial reasons.  The Signal states that they will save about $40,000 by taking away such an important event in a kids life. Luckily for me, my kids have already graduated from junior high, but I would be PISSED if they would not have gotten the… [Continue Reading]

Six Flags Magic Mountain for $10 – Twitter Deal

Six Flags is offering general admission tickets for $10 via a special Twitter promotion.  Limit 2 per person and must be used by 6/30/2009.  Follow Six Flags on Twitter for more deals and updates. @sixflags.