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Studio Santa Clarita Video Show launches
Studio Santa Clarita, a video feature magazine looking at daily life in the Santa Clarita Valley, is now showing on signalscv.com. On page A2 of The Signal daily print edition, you can also scan the QR code and watch the latest show on your mobile device.
$5 million expansion for Mercedes dealership
Building a new dealership in one of the toughest recessions in history is no easy task, but Mercedes-Benz of Valencia managed to do just that.
Wine bar operator is working to reopen
Roman Holiday hopes to re-open soon, said one of its owners. The cocktail and wine bar closed Jan. 18 when two of the three partners decided to exit the business. It's currently undergoing a change in ownership, said Gunner Resendez, the third partner. Located at The Patios at the Westfield Valencia Town Center, Resendez said that while he can't give the public an exact date as to when Roman Holiday will re-open, he is working ...
Pizza restaurant betting on Santa Clarita
Feeling confident in the economy and their product, and betting on Santa Clarita, Ventura-County based Toppers Pizza is fully renovating two buildings in the city to open as restaurants later this year.
Panel helps businesses deal with healthcare reform
Affordable healthcare may not be so affordable, according to a panel of healthcare reform experts.
Film Office breaking records for productions
The city's Film Office is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this month and in a nod to its success, a spokesman with the city also announced 2012 was another "record year" for local filming.
New medical practice opens in Valencia
When the Affordable Healthcare Act takes effect in 2014, experts predict there will be a shortage of doctors to care for the nation's populace.
Economy continues to show gains despite slow rate of growth
Spending and growth in the private sector continue to drive the economic recovery, while the government sector remains a drag on the economy, a Los Angeles-based economist said Friday.
Mimi’s Cafe chain sold
A little more than three months after the Santa Clarita Mimi's Café re-opened post-remodeling, the owner announced this week that it is selling the chain for $50 million.
Bank of Santa Clarita releases positive 2012 results
The Bank of Santa Clarita released its 2012 earnings report Monday and the market reflected the positive results. Shares are up nearly one dollar per share in the past quarter.
Local home sales have turned the corner in the real estate recovery
Santa Clarita Valley home sales increased 8.1 percent last year over 2011, marking the second consecutive year of annual gains and the highest annual sales total since 2006.
Historic shopping district welcomes another boutique
Home-décor accents and gift boutique retailer, Santa Clarita-based Ma Maison, is moving to a new location, said owner/operator Ede Eichmann.
For the love of fine wine
For years local winemakers - often amateur winemakers and hobbyists - traveled outside the Santa Clarita Valley to produce their wines.
BevMo moves closer to opening a second store
A second BevMo is scheduled to open soon in the Santa Clarita Valley, said an official with the city.
Chamber installs its 89th board of directors
Up to 300 people filled the tables at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's 89th annual installation dinner Friday, Jan. 18.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
First full ‘spaceline’ test flight successful
At 8 a.m. local time on Monday, a rocket-powered flight of the world's first commercial "spaceline," by Virgin Galactic, owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, ended in a smooth landing in the Mojave Desert.
Movie ranches backbone of film industry
A large red-tailed hawk swoops down overhead through the many native oak trees that provide part of the natural landscape – and shade – on three local movie ranches doing business in Sand Canyon.
Toms shoe sale this weekend only
AMS Fulfillment is hosting another Toms warehouse shoe sale this weekend.
March home sales hit their highest levels in 3 years
Santa Clarita Valley March home prices hit their highest levels since mid-2010 when homebuyer tax credits were offered to stimulate the housing market.
March home sales hit their highest levels in 3 years
Santa Clarita Valley March home prices hit their highest levels since mid-2010 when homebuyer tax credits were offered to stimulate the housing market.
Local firm attracts $6.5 million for startup
A startup online marketplace that connects publishers with freelance journalists was created in the Saugus garage of its co-founder Bill Momary in 2009.
More businesses are moving into Canyon Country retail center
A retail center built just before the recession on the east side of Santa Clarita is beginning to fill up quickly, said an executive with The Plaza at Golden Valley.
Lithium ion battery firm opens SCV plant
Quallion's ongoing growth and expansion into new industries led the company to open a new location in Santa Clarita's Mann Biomedical Park on Monday.
Annexing movie ranches profitable
Annexing the Santa Clarita Valley's movie ranches into the city, through the Movie Ranch Overlay Zone, brings an economic benefit to the city and local businesses.
City’s jobless rate drops again. hitting 6.1 percent
Despite weaker job numbers in March, the jobless rates dropped slightly in Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County and the state of California.
Lack of buildings leads to loss of jobs
The lack of available industrial space is leading to the loss of jobs at one local company, which was unable to secure enough space quickly enough to satisfy a major client.
Williams Homes building in Santa Clarita
Williams Homes announced its latest new home development on Wednesday, which is based in Santa Clarita.
Boston Scientific’s Spinal Cord Stimulator System Restores Quality of Life
Former Navy SEAL and Army Special Operations member, Richard Holt ofVentura, was one of more than 26 million Americans suffering from chronic back pain until one of his doctors recommended he take advantage of Boston Scientific's spinal cord stimulator innovation – the Precision Spectra Implant.
Children Gain Access To Local Pediatric Specialists
For years, Santa Clarita parents had little choice but to drive their children all the way to downtown Los Angeles to see a pediatric specialist, until nationally renowned Children's Hospital Los Angeles opened its 4,000-square-foot Valencia satellite office in March 2012.
VIA keynote speaker touts ‘lean’ and mean
The keynote speaker at the Valley Industry Association's luncheon on Tuesday said he was first introduced to the concept of lean manufacturing when his family had to make a decision between buying steel for their family operated business or putting food on the dinner table.
