April 28, 2015 – Daily Brief — The SCV Talk Archive

When Keepin' It Rail Goes Long: "The best thing we can do is to push this train away from our schools, away from our homes, away from our livelihoods. Because it will affect every one of our lives if we don’t.” It was standing-room-only at Canyon High School for last night's public meeting on the planned High Speed Rail project. KHTS The Signal
Deputies Break Up Homeless Camps in Newhall: Efforts to keep homeless people from living in the wash continue, as officials cleaned out a camp near the Polynesian mobile home park. KHTS
Deputies Put a Fast Stop to Street Race, Drivers Likely Furious: Acting on a tip that street racers were rolling into the SCV on the weekend, deputies were ready and waiting for the law-breakers. KHTS
Dipping Below the Line: "(A)ccording to the housing group's report, the share of people living below the poverty line in California climbs to 22%, from 16.2% in federal reports." As housing costs go higher, Californians continue to feel the crunch. LA Times
Charter Issues: "Normally, a charter school would come in through a local governing board. Unfortunately, they’re coming in and establishing a charter school in our district boundaries without BHUSD consent." Ken Pfalzgraf takes a look at the Acton Agua Dulce district's efforts to have an Einstein charter approved for Beverly Hills. SCVNews
Aiming for Preservation: A proposal before the L.A. City Council could designate Parker Center, the LAPD's former longtime home, as a historic landmark, amid plans to demolish the building. Daily News
City Seeking Input: The city is asking for public input for a future Canyon Country community center, with a meeting coming up in May. City Briefs
Perhaps a Change is in Order?: “Now everyone’s fighting over claims and water rights. It’s just, it’s just … how much has this changed in so little time?" The California drought is testing the limits of longstanding, antiquated water-use rights and claims. SacBee
A Great Idea: This is certainly something I could see being a great idea here in the SCV: The Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach is introducing a preschool program. SoCal Wild