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February 24, 2015· santaclarita.com · SantaClarita.com (SCVTalk 5.0) · Wayback capture

Feb. 24, 2015 – Daily Brief

By Josh Premako

  • The Cost of Elections: "That means Knight spent less than $7 for every vote he received, roughly the equivalent of a trip to the drive-thru.
Strickland, on the other hand, spent more than $30 per vote — enough to treat each voter to a dinner for two at a sit-down restaurant." Luke "Campaign" Money breaks down the difference between what Steve Knight spent to get elected Congressman, and how much Tony Strickland spent to...not. The Signal
  • Tracing the Water War: The Signal has posted a roundup of several years' worth of chloride-related stories, as the Sanitation District eyes installing deep-injection wells. Yesterday, the district extended the public comment period The Signal
  • Get Ready to Take a Hike: The Valencia Water Company is planning rate hikes that could go into effect in May, and the following two Januaries. The Signal
  • Nature Center Makeover: The Placerita Canyon Nature Center is reopening this weekend after a thorough remodel. SCVNews
  • Alleged 'Mercy Killer' Due Back in Court: After missing a court date yesterday, the SCV man accused of killing his wife and ailing mother is expected in court today. Also on the docket is the case of the Newhall man charged with killing his 19-day-old daughter in January. KHTS
  • Pack Your Knives and Go (to Class): COC is wrapping up the $8.5 million project that has given its growing culinary arts program a home. KHTS
  • No ID Yet in Canyon Crash: As of yesterday, the coroner had yet to find next of kin for the man killed Friday night after his vehicle went off San Francisquito Canyon Road. KHTS
  • What Will Fuel Funding?: "In the 1970s and 1980s, 90 percent of transportation funding came from the federal government. Now, 17 percent is from the federal government and the rest is generated by sales taxes or from the state." As gas tax funds dwindle, California is toying with the idea of charging drivers by miles traveled instead of a gas tax at the pump. Daily News
  • Some Sort of Nut Pun: A UK study found that children at risk of peanut allergies may be less prone if they are introduced to nut foods before turning 1. It goes without saying, don't just try this on your own. Daily News
  • KTLA Discovers Newhall: KTLA's Chris Burrous visited Newhall Refinery as part of his "Burrous' Bites" series of spotlights, and kept marvelling at DTN's transformation. KTLA


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