Feb. 20, 2015 – Daily Brief

By Josh Premako

Four Arrested on ID Theft Suspicion: Deputies arrested four people in Placerita Canyon on suspicion of identity theft, seizing at least four stolen cars in the process. The Signal
City Looking to Raze the Roof: As part of a mixed-use proposal for downtown Newhall, the city may demolish one remaining building on a block near the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Main Street. KHTS
War History in Castaic: On Dec. 8, 1941, in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack while J. Edgar Hoover was rounding Japanese citizens in the U.S., Germans were also being arrested, including a Castaic couple. SCV History
Walters on Supes: "Antonovich’s district is the last bastion of semi-dependable Republican strength in the county, whose politics have shifted markedly leftward over the past two decades because of massive demographic and economic change." As two longtime county supervisors prepare to leave, change is in the air. SacBee
CalArts Eyeing Unionization: Faculty at CalArts are voting on whether to join powerhouse union SEIU. The Signal
Sorry to Bug You: As you may know by now, more than 170 people may have been exposed to a powerful "superbug" at UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center. CNN has a good rundown on some facts about CRE. Reuters
First They Came for the Gift Cards: Investigators are asking for the public's helping in IDing a Starbucks card thief. KHTS
Asking for More Time: The Castaic Area Town Council is asking for more time to review Sanitation District plans to install brine injection wells on the west side as part of chloride cleanup. The Signal
Arts at the Y: CalArts is hosting free workshops at the YMCA tomorrow, featuring everything from dance to visual arts. City Calendar

Comments (2)

SaraSageSaturday, February 21st, 2015 at 1:22 pm

In case you don't hear it often enough, thank you Josh, for your daily briefs. I have got into the habit of not viewing local news sources separately, but check the Daily Brief first. It is a time-saver, but also I enjoy your witty wordplay; it makes the articles more interesting before I read them.

ThatJoshPremakoMonday, February 23rd, 2015 at 7:35 pm

Thank YOU! It's always encouraging to hear that. And thanks for the great pieces you've written for SCVTalk.

SaraSageSaturday, February 21st, 2015 at 1:22 pm
In case you don't hear it often enough, thank you Josh, for your daily briefs. I have got into the habit of not viewing local news sources separately, but check the Daily Brief first. It is a time-saver, but also I enjoy your witty wordplay; it makes the articles more interesting before I read them.
ThatJoshPremakoMonday, February 23rd, 2015 at 7:35 pm
Thank YOU! It's always encouraging to hear that. And thanks for the great pieces you've written for SCVTalk.