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March 4, 2015 – Daily Brief
By Josh Premako
Moving Mountains: "The idea is not to start digging and then find something. You want to know what’s underneath the ground before you uncover it.” Luke Money gets a look at the Castaic high school site with Larry Rasmussen's right-hand man Randy Wrage. The Signal
In Other Words, Be Smart: It's sad that this campaign even need to be carried out, but kudos to the city and Sheriff's Station for encouraging residents to lock their vehicles and not leave expensive items in plain sight. SCVNews
Living, Not Dying: “Funny, I don’t feel like I’m dying. I’m not going to act like I’m dying until I feel like I’m dying.” Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and given a prognosis of 2-5 years to live, an SCV woman is making the most of her time. KHTS
Former AEA Coach Extradited: The former Albert Einstein Academy coach arrested last month on molestation charges has been extradited back to L.A. from Washington, D.C., where he was nabbed. He could face 30 years in prison. LA Times
A Hot Story: Nice feature by Jana Adkins on local company Firetect, which makes flame-retardant products that the film industry uses for jobs such as setting a barn on fire without actually burning it down. The Signal
Nothing Lasts Forever: Much like the rainstorms we desperately need, low gas prices were all too brief, with California's gas prices jumping a dollar in the past month. LA Times
Protest Surfaces Near 'Sharknado 3' Set: Film crew workers picketed outside Blue Cloud Movie Ranch (best known for its appearance in the 2012 smash hit "Innocence of Muslims") yesterday, where "Sharknado 3" was filming. The IATSE members are calling for the film's producers to sign a union contract. The SignalHollywood Reporter
Another Bill Making Its Way Up the Hill: I've spent the past 10 years writing sentences much like this: Congressman Steve Knight is working on legislation aimed at resolving the Cemex issue. The Signal
Making It Official: The Sanitation District is preparing to officially vote to back out of putting a deep injection well for chloride treatment in Westridge. The Signal
Keeping it Safe: "Basically, many people fear cyberattacks for the same reason they fear serial killers. They are the scariest possible threat. But they are also the least likely." A few computer security facts safety experts think you should know. Gizmodo