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A workshop for builders
The Building Industry Association of Southern California wants to help make contractors aware of recent rule changes by offering a local lead-safe and certification class May 31 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Home Depot on Newhall Ranch Road in Santa Clarita.
Lennar’s ‘home within a home’
New Lexington at RiverVillage homes, built by Lennar Corp., will be available starting May 5, according to company officials.
City Film Office reports another record increase
Film days in Santa Clarita are up in the first quarter of 2012, following on the heels of a record-breaking year in 2011.
Chamber hosts golf tournament
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce held its 28th annual Oak Tree Golf Classic at TPC Valencia on Monday.
SCV sales post 6th straight gain
Sales of existing single-family homes in the Santa Clarita Valley have exceeded same-month sales from the prior year for the past six consecutive months, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported Tuesday, releasing its March figures. And gains in sales prices are being made, as well.
Finding a house difficult in SCV market
When the employer of Tina Ham-Yoo's husband relocated him to Santa Clarita from Washington, D.C., the couple expected to buy a home in the area pretty easily. But the couple was in for a surprise.
Finding a house difficult in SCV market
When the employer of Tina Ham-Yoo's husband relocated him to Santa Clarita from Washington, D.C., the couple expected to buy a home in the area pretty easily. But the couple was in for a surprise.
CEO: Changes help bank move forward
Recent changes at the Bank of Santa Clarita were made by the board of directors, said Frank Di Tomaso in response to questions about the departure of James Hicken and Kimberly Altobello, two of the bank's top executives. The changes leave Di Tomaso as executive chairman of the board and interim CEO and president of the bank that was founded in 2004. "The directors made decisions to change positions at the senior management level," Di ...
Dream and discover conference calling on entrepreneurs
Current and future small business owners, students and community members are encouraged by the Small Business Development Center to think entrepreneurially and embrace their dreams at the 2012 Dream and Discover Entrepreneurs Conference.
Dealership gets a tune-up
Family-owned and operated Parkway Buick-GM-Cadillac is renovating its Santa Clarita dealership, in part to meet image requirements set by the auto manufacturers. "We are renovating the facility, from the flooring to the walls to the windows," owner Bob Bakshi said. "The overhaul could have been put off for a number of years, but we wanted to reinvest in the community and decided to do it now," said Jim Ferraccioli, executive manager. While executives with the ...
Dealership gets a tune-up
Family-owned and operated Parkway Buick-GM-Cadillac is renovating its Santa Clarita dealership, in part to meet image requirements set by the auto manufacturers. "We are renovating the facility, from the flooring to the walls to the windows," owner Bob Bakshi said. "The overhaul could have been put off for a number of years, but we wanted to reinvest in the community and decided to do it now," said Jim Ferraccioli, executive manager. While executives with the ...
Anatomy of a development, part II
While there are varied opinions of most new developments, the Newhall Ranch project has attracted more solicited and unsolicited input than most projects because of its size.
AMS to open in Valencia
AMS Fulfillment of Santa Clarita is installing the merchandise inventory storage racks at its newest building and plans to open for operation May 15.
Mixers closing
Mixers Restaurant and Lounge announced Tuesday that it is throwing in the towel. Mixers' last day of operation at its current location is Saturday.
Two out at Bank of Santa Clarita
Two of the three founding members of the Bank of Santa Clarita are no longer with the local community bank that was launched in 2004.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
Campaign launched to attract new homebuyers
On the heels of growing builder confidence, and more new home starts than during the Great Recession, a new-home trade association launched a campaign to spotlight homebuilders' new homes, including those new home communities in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Foreign Trade Zone can benefit businesses
Exporters and importers, as well as the warehouse and distribution companies that support them, reap multiple benefits when they operate inside a Foreign Trade Zone – or FTZ, said experts at a recent meeting.
Roman Holiday closed for good
The wine bar business, Roman Holiday, which announced Feb. 12 it was working to re-open after a dispute between partners forced its closure, is definitely closing, sources say.
Art house movie group interested in SCV
Santa Clarita residents have been loosely campaigning for quite some time to have an independent art house movie theater open locally. According to one executive, there is still hope that a theater chain airing independent films may one day locate in Santa Clarita.
Santa Clarita counts on tourism for funds
Last year was a busy one for the city of Santa Clarita and its tourism partners, according to a city official.
Economists paint future a subdued rose
The economic recovery still has a way to go before total household income rises to pre-recession levels, but recovery is occurring, economic experts said during a Santa Clarita Valley conference this week.
