July 27, 2012 – Daily Brief — The SCV Talk Archive

The man accused in the hit-and-run that left Dianda Doane dead is going to trial. Doane, if you'll remember, was reportedly estranged from her family and often wandered along the streets in Valencia, where she was ultimately hit and killed. Jonathan Anker will face counts of failing to remain at the scene of an accident and driving under the influence. SIGNAL

A post-mortem examination of the body of Douglas Vleming, the man who was found dead in his backyard pool, will take place today. Investigators hope they will get information that can confirm whether the death was an accident. SIGNAL

4 gallons of paint does up to $400,000 worth of damage to a Northbridge HOA pool. Some time late Wednesday/early Thursday, the paint was dumped into the pool and hot tub and circulated through pipes and boilers, damaging everything. A reward is being offered to anyone who can provide information leading to an arrest. SIGNAL

The debate over a ballot vote on term-limit extensions for LA County Supervisors is far from over. Supervisors Antonovich and Yaroslavsky disagree on language such a proposal would use. Antonovich's proposed ballot statement obscures the fact that term limits would be extended, while Yaroslavsky's proposed language highlights the extension. SCVNews

Dr. Gene Dorio has some nice reflections inspired by the Olympics. Opening ceremonies start at 1pm our time, but won't be broadcast until tonight. WRB

Art2Go vending machine will sell pieces by local artists for $10. The vending machine will be placed at various events--starting with the August Art Walk in Newhall next Thursday--with proceeds going to arts education. KHTS

Now that nesting House Finches have flown the coop, you can help make a rammed earth sculpture/time-capsule at Vasquez Rocks. SCVNews

A trivial distraction for your Friday: all the answers are one-digit numbers that make a meaningful five-digit number when strung together. (A)No. of "K"s in the derogatory Chumash name for the Tataviam. (B)No. of years Trader Joes has been in its current location, come August. (C)No. that is a popular component of local gang names. Subtract 4 from this. (D)No. of times Frank Ferry has been Mayor, not including current term. (E)No. of Olympic bronze medals Allyson Felix has won.