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September 7, 2011 – Daily Brief

By Jeff — Jeff Wilson

  • Authorities have yet to file charges against Eric Earle, the 40 year old Saugus man suspected of murdering his live-in girlfriend, but he remains in custody on $1 million bail. The Signal says bruising was found on Karla Brada’s body, and coroner officials have ordered toxicology and neuropathology tests for her. Meanwhile, Earle appeared in court on another charge yesterday; on August 22 he apparently tried to beat up a Sheriff’s patrol car SIGNAL
  • Deputies have arrested a former Santa Clarita building inspector on seven charges of felony bribery for allegedly accepting more than $30,000 in bribes “from a Sand Canyon resident who was building a house.” Craig Ingraham, 58, worked for the City’s building inspection team for 7 years and allegedly started accepting bribes in the spring of 2007. He left City employ in February. The City says they are going to review their policies and procedures “to prevent this from happening again.” SIGNAL
  • The 32 year old Lancaster cyclist who was struck by a car driven by a Santa Clarita man has died. Nathaniel Rippee was on an organized club ride and both he and his wife were struck after two cars collided in an intersection. No charges have been filed because the drivers of both cars say they had a green light. Someone’s lying SCVNEWS
  • A fire in a Castaic house Tuesday night was likely caused by incorrectly configured marijuana grow lights. No one was injured in the fire, but Deputies seized the homeowner’s pot plants because his “medical marijuana card” was suspicious. SCVNEWS
  • Speaking of fires, Jim Holt at the Signal reports that the various federal, state and local agencies that fight fires in Southern California have finally developed a firefighting protocol that will ensure fires are attacked promptly regardless of jurisdiction. That’s in response to the debacle that occurred during 2009′s Station Fire. Also, LA County has leased the Super Scoopers again SIGNAL
  • Triple digit temps will continue for the rest of the week in the SCV and winds are expected to increase as well according to the TIMES
  • Interesting article on what’s probably the SCV’s biggest and most effective food factory: the SCV Food Service Agency. The agency delivers some 12,000 meals a day to area schools as part of the free and reduced lunch program. Last year it delivered 2 million meals to schools. The agency says its food is healthy (“There are no fried foods” says one worker) . Recall that Pavel Matustik, the agency’s friendly director, appeared on several episodes of Jaime Oliver’s Food Revolution TV show. Matustik wanted to bring Oliver into his kitchen but that was shot down by local schools SIGNAL
  • Josh Mann of the SCV Economic Development Corporation says the SCV is primed to become an even more important location for defense and aerospace companies. It’s already home to several firms that support military, space, and airplane contracts. SCVNEWS
  • Cameron Smyth endorses Scott Wilk for COC Board WRB
  • Daily Kos tackles Buck McKeon’s claim that entitlements are the main driver of deficits DAILY KOS
  • Signal drops the hammer on rowdy SCV commenters SIGNAL



Comments (34)

  1. Timothy Myers SRSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:35 am
    The house fire is kind of shocking. Usually there are enough empty Cheetos bags around to smother the flames!
  2. PetzSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:45 am
    When you read Cameron’s carefully worded endorsement of Scott Wilk “experience in Sacramento” the informed reader realizes that he is sending a not so subtle message to Mrs. McKeon that his loyalty may lie with a new generation of political leader.
  3. Timothy Myers SRSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:51 am
    Petz: Cameron has a history of endorsing multiple candidates for the same race. I don’t think he quite understands what an “endorsement” actually is.
  4. Phil EllisSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:04 am
    Unless Cameron endorses Scott’s opponent, I think that he has the concept down.
  5. MikeSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:26 am
    Cameron has endorsed more than one candidate before in single-seat races. He’s also endorsed more than two candidates in a two-seat race. It’s a nice move if most people don’t pick up on it. He can send all the subtle messages he wants, what really matters is when or if he makes a firm decision between Wilk, Pat McKeon and maybe Paul Strickland. I think a firm Smyth endorsement is Wilk’s best hope.
  6. Need for Involved CitizenrySeptember 7, 2011 at 7:41 pm
    Who cares… I wouldn’t vote for any of the three.
  7. PetzSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:25 pm
    At tle last SCV Patriot meeting, Scott gave a report on redistricting-at the conclusion some people began calling him to announce his assembly candidacy. Scott was very humble and gracious-acknowledging that he will run, but declining to make a formal announcement. The feeling in the room was absolutely “electric” among the Patriots that one of our own would run. It is clear to me that the SCV Patriots (hundreds of us) will stand behind Scott and he will represent the new guard in the 2012 election. His wife was there also, and she will be a big advantage to him.
  8. ScottESeptember 7, 2011 at 12:43 pm
    I gave no such report. I will not run, if elected, I will not serve. I didn’t even attend the meeting. My wife, however, is unquestionably a big advantage to me.
  9. ScottESeptember 7, 2011 at 12:44 pm
    Oh … Scott Wilk … Never mind.
  10. CCSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:50 pm
    I guess I am more stunned about the inspector. I am really concerned that our City management is all smoke and mirrors. They certainly have the Council fooled. Too bad the Stonehenge guy didn’t have the cash to approve his building.
  11. Gang FangSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:13 pm
    You mean Phonehenge? http://vimeo.com/28536736
  12. CCSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:11 pm
    Yep, my bad
  13. PackfanSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:31 pm
    The house fire is easily preventable. It’s only a plant. Legalize and be done with the WOD! The law has caused more damage than the plant!
  14. Phil EllisSeptember 7, 2011 at 2:51 pm
    The law caused the fire? Wouldn’t they have still used the lamps if the plant was legal?
  15. Timothy Myers SRSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:12 pm
    Phil: If it was legal the white market would take over. High quality weed would be grown in the Midwest outdoors without lights (lower carbon footprint and better growing conditions), packaged and bought at the gas station with whatever taxes local government wanted to levy.
  16. 4eyedsueSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:54 pm
    green jobs
  17. Phil EllisSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:31 pm
    Tim, you really think legalization (with taxation) is going to stop home grown. People still make beer, wine and distilled liquors. If it is legalized besides being taxed there will probably be “proof” controls as well.
  18. spineflower2September 7, 2011 at 8:12 pm
    Read again, Phil. He said it could be grown outdoors, eliminating the electrical fire scenario.
  19. Mr PerezSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:41 pm
    One could grow their dank next to their radishes….
  20. Timothy Myers SRSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:56 am
    Everyone knows the good stuff comes from Iowa and Oklahoma, with a short, hot and humid growing season and warm nights.
  21. Phil EllisSeptember 8, 2011 at 7:31 am
    Read again, spiney, I was talking about growth by those avoiding licensing – they would likely still have to do it indoors. Besides the lights help growth.
  22. Timothy Myers SRSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:56 am
    Phil: A handful of people make their own beer, wine and fermented liquor. When I product is easy to acquire people will choose the legal way.
  23. Phil EllisSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:54 am
    If it is cheap and easy to acquire I might agree. But I assume that there would be age restrictions, so there may be some who find it easier (and better?) to grow their own. Legalization has not stopped home production of alcoholic beverages.
  24. MikeSeptember 8, 2011 at 9:57 am
    Tim, like you, I have never partaken, but it’s my understanding that the more temperate areas of the west coast are better for cultivation. It gets too cold in the midwest.
  25. Timothy Myers SRSeptember 8, 2011 at 1:22 pm
    No Mike!! The short, hot, wet summers in the Midwest are ideal for producing large yields per acre! A climate good for corn is a climate good for weed!
  26. CCSeptember 8, 2011 at 2:13 pm
    I believe HEMP is a major product of the area.
  27. ThomasSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:03 pm
    Remember when this site tried to restrict our comments?
  28. Phil EllisSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:32 pm
    Thomas, just say something really bad and see what happens.
  29. ThomasSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:58 pm
    I know what will happen. My post will get deleted like many others in the past.
  30. Gang FangSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:15 pm
    Packing a lunch is and always will be far healthier.
  31. Mr PerezSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:42 pm
    Depends what you’re packin’
  32. Gang FangSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:17 pm
    Too true. Too true. I was assuming a parent would pack a healthier lunch than what the school provides. But looking around and listening to the parents at my kid’s school in the morning drop offs and afternoon pickups? Maybe not.
  33. Mr PerezSeptember 7, 2011 at 10:53 pm
    Alot let their kids pack their own lunches or are fat azzes themselves so they don’t care.
  34. Gang FangSeptember 9, 2011 at 5:55 am
    Exactly. I expect the future generation to be obese, and with size DDD fake boobs spilling out of an ill fitting tube top. All while eating Funyons, donuts, and guzzling Mountain Dew.

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