Old Glory

Oak Tree

Who remembers Old Glory? Old Glory is an oak tree that was home to tree sitter John Quigley in 2003 during his month long attempt to save it from its demise to allow the Southern Oaks section of Stevenson Ranch to be built.  Mr. Quigley was literally extracted from the tree after a court order… [Continue Reading]

Castaic Animal Shelter

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Since we recently lost our dog, I feel the time is coming soon where we will want another one. We have been thinking about possibly getting an English Bulldog, but they are so expensive. I am hoping I can find a dog at a shelter. Who knows, maybe someone will turn in their bulldog and… [Continue Reading]

Look! A Free Place to Work Out

Pico Stairs

The Pico Canyon stairs are in Pico Canyon Park, located all the way at the end of Pico Canyon just before you get to the Southern Oak homes in Stevenson Ranch. You can park in the lot, then you will have to walk a bit to find them. They are somewhat hidden from the street… [Continue Reading]

Screaming Coupons

Screaming Coupons

Screaming Coupons is a website similar to Groupons (more national) that offers you GREAT deals available for purchase every day right to your email. It is absolutely free to sign up and if you refer a friend who makes a purchase within 5 days of joining, they will credit you $10 in your account. In… [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]

Back to School Drive

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Many of us have the luxury of going to Target to fill up on school supplies for the kids.  It’s common to just tell the kids to find what the need and buy it.  End of discussion. Well that is not the case for every one of your neighbors.  There are many kids in the… [Continue Reading]

Happy Pets Veterinary Center

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Last month our beloved rottweiler Maddie went to dog heaven. It is still difficult to talk about, and even harder to write about.  Losing a pet is something many of us have gone through.  We all have our own stories and many of us have gone through it multiple times.  I think about her everyday… [Continue Reading]

Santa Clarita Blood Drive July 2010

Local blood drive is scheduled to hit the Target shopping center (McBean & Magic Mountain Pkwy) on July 12th and July 19th from 11am-5pm.  This will NOT be inside Target, but look for the mobile blood drive truck in the parking lot. Please bring a photo ID and eat a good lunch or breakfast the… [Continue Reading]

Fake Bomb at McDonalds on McBean

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It was a weird site to see McBean closed off when I drove to the mall yesterday at 3:00.  According to the Signal there was a fake bomb found in the McDonalds at the Promenade Shopping Center.  The arson/explosive team actually detonated it, but it was a dud.  There are investigators reviewing surveillance tapes to… [Continue Reading]

Junior High Graduations Canceled

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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]