This may be one of our busiest weeks at work, deep in the throes of handling multiple appeal campaigns for some great nonprofit organizations. That said, here I am, back from spending the first half of the day in the office, and bringing you some weekend briefs.
The Weekend Brief - Nov. 22, 2014
- Turkey Day Hurdles: Nearly a decade after it first started, the annual Thanksgiving feast for the less fortunate in downtown Newhall, started by Roger and Shannon Hasper, has hit some potholes. The Haspers handed off running the event to South Valley Church, who have had to relocate to the Newhall Library parking lot after the city wanted $3,000 for a "traffic study" if it were held in Newhall. The story cites a 2003(!) farmers market crash in Santa Monica as a factor behind the traffic study the city decided was necessary. The church has also been told they cannot serve cooked food donated by the public. The Signal
- Another Day, Another Bill: Hot on the heels of Sen. Barbara Boxer's bill aimed at ending the Cemex issue once and for all, Congressman "Buck" McKeon introduced yet another bill. KHTS
- PAC Leader Resigns: After only a little more than a year and a half, the executive director of the performing arts center at COC has resigned. Evy Warshawski arrived in March 2013 to replace Adam Philipson, who now manages Red Bank, NJ's historic Count Basie Theatre. The Signal
- Helping Hand for the Senior Center: Tuesday's City Council agenda includes a request for the city to set aside $3 million toward the construction of a new senior center. As a former SCV Senior Center employee, I can tell you that this valley needs a new facility for its growing senior population. Agenda
- Einstein Again: Also on Tuesday's agenda is the expected official denial of Albert Einstein Academy's proposed Rye Canyon school site. Agenda
- Cats of the Magic Kingdom: There is an Instagram account devoted to the feral cats that roam the grounds of Disneyland. LAist
- Muy Bueno: Nice profile on the folks behind Solita, the latest eatery to open at The Patios, in a space that has seen two flawed and failed Mexican restaurants. My wife and I gave Solita a try last night and we were very happy. This is their first weekend being open, and they were slammed, but the staff was still very friendly, the drinks and food were delicious, and it was an all-around good experience. Here's hoping Solita is here to stay. The Signal
- Changing Positions at City Hall: Armine Chaparyan, formerly the city's director of redevelopment and interim city clerk, is leaving for a position with San Gabriel. Stepping in as city clerk is longtime city staffer Kevin Tonoian. KHTS
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