Lots of Police Action on Copper Hill

Does anyone know what the heck was going on on Copper Hill and Tesoro yesterday afternoon? After I took this picture 3 more squad cars pulled in and a fire truck.  There was only one man in the back of the car.  Just curious, nothing in the paper this morning.  How can one man require so much attention? What the heck did he do? He wasn’t fighting with them from what I could see he got right in the car quietly.

Zumba at the Spectrum

You may have heard of it, you may have seen it or maybe you have already Zumba’d.  Either way, you must check out the Zumba class that is held at the Spectrum Health Club in Santa Clarita.  This class goes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4:30.  The teacher (Marion) is awesome.  She is fun and keeps the class going non stop for a full hour.

Zumba is a blend of salsa, merengue and a little hip hop.  The music is energizing and the routines are learned over about 5-6 classes, so don’t go to one then give up.

You can set the tone for your own work our and go slow or hit it hard.  You can burn between 500-800 calories in an hour Zumba class depending on how much you are pushing yourself.  You will see for yourself that a handful of ladies are “really” in to it and leave there dripping sweat as if they where just on “So You Think You can Dance”. Seriously, nothing wrong with that, I want to be just like them when I grow up.

Sooooo if you are looking to Zumba, stop by the Spectrum M,W,F for the 4:30 class.  Whear comfy shoes (or just socks).

Not a member? No problem, the Spectrum will give you a 1-3 day free trial if you ask.  Actually if you think of it, ask for Bill.  Tell him Barbara Boser sent you.   Hey seriously I could use a few referrals to get my membership fees down a bit.

See you there!!!

10 Reasons Why I Think Spectrum is the Best Gym in the SCV

With the New Year rolling in, many of us will be making resolutions to lose weight right? I know I always do.  I recently converted from LA Fitness to Spectrum and LOVE it.  I know it IS more expensive.  Very true.  However, I think it’s worth it.  I think you really have to like where you work out in order to go there.  Here are my favorite things about Spectrum Health Clubs.

• Towels - They provide towel service with no limit on how many you can use.
• Cleanliness - There is always an employee there cleaning the equipment.  I can’t recall getting on a machine and realizing it was dirty.
• Staff - They are NICE.  All of them.  I am always greeted with a smile.
• Machines - There are LOTS.  It is VERY rare that I have to wait to use a machine.
• Private Classrooms – There are many classes and 3 rooms.  In the evening you can go and work out in one of the rooms alone if you want some privacy.
• Steam - I love that they offer a sauna AND a steam room.  The steam is so good for your skin.
• Locks - Most all of the lockers have locks attached.  All you have to do is change the code and put your stuff away.  No more worrying about bringing or buying locks.
• Locker Rooms – One word…CLEAN…there is often an employee cleaning.  The locker rooms are big and have private showers.  They also provide soap, shampoo, q-tips, hairspray and mouthwash. (Oh and all the towels you will need.)
• TVs – Almost all of the treadmills and elliptical machines have your own separate TV.  This (besides the towels) is my favorite thing.  No more having to read what you are watching.  Just bring your headphones.
• ZUMBA - There is a certified Zumba instructor and they offer 3 classes a week.

So there they are, my favorite things about Spectrum Health Club.  If you join, ask for Bill.  He is my favorite.  Please tell him Barbara Boser sent you and maybe I’ll get a referral bonus.

Spectrum is located across the Hyatt by the mall.  Still not sure?  You don’t have to take my word for it.  They will offer you a free work out to see if you like it.

From the SCV to the MLB

Congrats to four local young men that were picked up in the MLB draft yesterday.

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Virgil Hill(drafted to the Cardinals) and Jared Clark (drafted to the Rockies)

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Matt Valaika (drafted to the Reds)

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Kyle Hopper (drafted to the Pirates)

Don’t Forget to Spring Forward

It’s time to spring forward and set your clocks ahead on our when you go to bed tonight.  Expect everyone to be sleepy on Monday from having one hour less of sleep.

Interesting fact: Bars do not get to serve alcohol for an extra hour the Saturday night before daylight savings.

Newhall DMV Closed Two Fridays a Month

The Newhall DMV is one of the state offices that will be closed under the new “Friday furlough”.  It will be closed on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month or about every other Friday.

Don’t freak out people. This is not a big deal. Just plan ahead. If you are a AAA member you can process almost anything you can do at the DMV at the AAA office on Valencia Blvd. (and they are also open a couple Saturday’s a month). Plus the people are nicer because they aren’t state employees.

There are also quite a few transactions that can be done online, like renewing your drivers license or registration to name a couple. You can also make appointments online at the DMV website.

DMV – Interrupted Services Info

Cheapest Gas in Santa Clarita

Corner of Soledad Canyon and Bouquet Canyon