Archive By Author - Jana Adkins
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.
Water pipeline to be installed under Bouquet Canyon Road
Starting Thursday, portions of northbound Bouquet Canyon Road will see traffic delays for three months as a water pipeline is put down under the road.
Local office vacancy rate is decreasing
The Santa Clarita office market shrunk in the fourth quarter of 2012 due to the sale of three larger buildings, causing a drop in the available office space locally.
December jobless rate rises in Santa Clarita, L.A. County
Improvement in the labor market lost some ground in December as Los Angeles County and the city of Santa Clarita saw their unemployment figures rise slightly over November, numbers released Friday indicated.
State auditing the SCV Enterprise Zone program
The state of California is auditing Santa Clarita's Enterprise Zone as part of a new focus by Gov. Jerry Brown to make some changes in the way the program is put into operation in various regions.
California temperatures warm; growers see no damage
FRESNO, Calif. (AP) - With California's temperatures slowly climbing, citrus growers say they have seen little crop damage after a sixth night of very cold weather.
‘Year of Decision’ on Cemex mine, city manager says of 2013
The year 2013 is the "year of decision" for the giant open-pit gravel mine planned for Canyon Country, the Santa Clarita city manager said Tuesday during a luncheon address to the Valley Industrial Association.
City reports huge jump in solar use
Santa Clarita recorded a 100 percent increase during 2012 in applications for solar power permits - most of them for private homes, city officials said recently.
State’s use tax rate hike can be offset by city’s rebate program
With the latest statewide increase in the use tax rate, the city of Santa Clarita's Use Tax Rebate Program can be a boon to local businesses gearing up to buy machinery, according to a spokesman for the city.
Hearing set Tuesday for proposed Wal-Mart store at mall
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission will take up the issue of a Walmart Neighborhood Market proposed for the Westfield Valencia Town Center during the commission's Tuesday meeting.
Local company buys the Gateway Promenade center
Intertex Properties of Valencia announced Monday that it has purchased the Gateway Promenade retail center located at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 126, said a spokesman for the company.
Gameday sports bar closed
Gameday Sports Grille & Bar on the Old Road in Santa Clarita closed Monday night, said a spokesman with the restaurant.
Local Realtor is Entrepreneur of Year
The Women Council of Realtors named Erika Kauzlarich-Bird Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012 at its Installation luncheon, said Linda Campbell, 2012 president of the Santa Clarita Valley chapter.
Short sale debt forgiveness extended
Homeowners who are underwater on their mortgages were given a one-year reprieve by Congress on Jan. 1.
Labor market still needs improvement
On the heels of Friday's labor report, which said 155,000 jobs were added in December nationwide, an economist reported the basic elements of recovery continue to show improvement.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
FHA change requires mortgage insurance for the life of the loan
Starting next month, home buyers who get FHA-backed loans will have to buy mortgage insurance throughout the life of their mortgage.
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.
