Feb 1st 10 Posted by Leah Pollack

water SMART scv

On the Scene of Conservation and SCV programs and information.  Enjoy this interview I conducted with the Valencia Water Company on the new Water SMART Allocation Program and what you need to know. ... read more

Jan 25th 10 Posted by Leah Pollack

arts scene scv

I went to the Theater this week.  Let me be clear – not the movie-theater.  Brace yourselves… right here, in the Santa Clarita Valley – in Downtown Newhall – we have Theatre!  Think of it as your very own local Off-Broadway for you New Yorkers, or your Off-Loop Scene for you Chicago folks.   Complete with lobby bar, programs, sets and actors and even an intermission.  We decided to go... read more

Jan 17th 10 Posted by Leah Pollack

quake prep

Over the last week we heard of the Eureka 6.5 earthquake (a blessing that no major damage was reported). We also are witnessing the aftermath of the Haiti 7.0 Earthquake. Our prayers are with the survivors, the families of the victims, the volunteers, and the leadership to make the correct decisions to restore order and rebuild the communities both in infrastructure and spirit. What does this have to do... read more

Jan 11th 10 Posted by Leah Pollack

blizzards and snow caps

I enjoy a good dessert place and this week I found myself at the Dairy Queen on Bouquet Canyon Road in the Best Buy parking lot.  I must admit, it has been a REALLY long time since I stood looking up at a menu where you could choose your flavor of BLIZZARD.  It amazed me at the variety and the mix-in-ability to truly customize your own frosty treat.  And as I was meandering down the lane of sweet treats... read more

Jan 4th 10 Posted by Leah Pollack

all buttoned-up

Winter is upon us and I have taken out the coat with lining and discovered that my buttons were missing. Now, I know that I must’ve noticed some of the buttons coming loose. Maybe when one fell off, I tucked it into the pocket and made a fleeting mental note to sew that back on the moment I got home, or better yet. I probably thought the jacket needs dry cleaning anyway, I will just give the button to... read more

Dec 28th 09 Posted by Leah Pollack

scv home prep to sell 2010

If you are looking to prepare yourself  to Sell a home in 2010…. Or if you are making a resolution to spruce up your home for YOU! … Here are the …. Top 5 things to consider when Getting Your House Ready to Sell • Introduction: Emotion vs. Reason • De-Personalizing the House • Removing Clutter, Though You May Not Think of it as Clutter • Fixing Up the House Interior • Fixing up... read more

Dec 21st 09 Posted by Leah Pollack

scv housing market stats

Below are the current real estate statistics for Residential Properties in the Santa Clarita Valley area, including homes in Castaic, Canyon Country, Newhall, Castaic, Saugus, Stevenson Ranch and Valencia. For a buyer, knowing what you want when you buy a home is important.  So too are the statistics in your market.  For a buyer you can see that inventory is low and many are homes are listed with Special... read more

Dec 17th 09 Posted by Leah Pollack

water wisdom – scv tips and programs!

With the Santa Clarita Valley hydrated by the recent rains, now that water has gotten your attention, let’s chat about local conservation. What is fantastic is that you don’t need to do without when it comes to conservation. You just need to be mindful about the water you are using. Verify that your home is leak-free, because many homes have hidden water leaks. Read your water meter before and after a... read more