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Unemployment drops across the board
Local unemployment numbers for November came out Friday, along with national, state and county numbers. All four indicators dropped in November.
Inc. recognizes local companies
Two local companies have been recognized by the entrepreneurial-focused Inc. Magazine in its debut of the Hire Power Awards.
Year in Review: Startup event attracts attention
Editors Note: This series highlights and updates noteworthy business events from 2012.
SBDC launches entrepreneurial institute for region
A new program for entrepreneurs, the Center for Entrepreneurship and Growth, unique only to the region served by the Santa Clarita-based Small Business Development Center, just launched to provide a wide range of services to small business owners throughout the San Fernando, East Ventura and Santa Clarita Valleys.
City fills business sponsorship position
The city of Santa Clarita has filled the sponsorship analyst position, left vacant in the past year, with James Kneblik.
Rate hike goes to upgrades
Southern California Edison plans upgrades and maintenance on equipment in the Santa Clarita Valley now that a 5 percent rate hike has been approved, a spokesman said this week.
Sales tax to increase after approval of Proposition 30
Statewide sales tax rates increase a quarter of a percentage point on Jan. 1, 2013, but some local retailers say they don't expect it to have a big effect on shopper buying patterns.
Mini dealership coming to the SCV
A building permit has been issued by the city of Santa Clarita for the first phase of the new Mini Cooper of Valencia dealership to be located on Creekside Road, next to the Nissan of Valencia.
Vons looks to fill dozens of job openings
A jobs recruitment event is set for 9 a.m. Friday at the Santa Clarita WorkSource Center, located on the College of the Canyons Valencia campus.
Car restorer remembered
Mike Fennel's legacy may be seen by car aficionados as his extraordinary talent for bringing vintage cars back to life. But to family and friends, his sudden death on Sept. 19 signaled the loss of a man of integrity and passion.
Group raises alarm over state energy policies
On the heels of a rate hike approval for Southern California Edison consumers, an independent state oversight agency on Monday expressed concerns about California's overall energy policies and how they affect ratepayers.
Workforce developers to change
Expecting future funding cuts to WorkSource centers, the Los Angeles County Workforce Investment Board approved a series of reforms to ensure ongoing services are provided to the community.
Realtors usher in new officers, economy
After making it through four years of a depressed real estate market, Mistress of Ceremonies Laura Langen opened the Southland Regional Association of Realtors annual installation dinner Friday night by greeting attendees with: "Welcome to Survivor 2012."
Death of The Signal’s dash
Effective today, The Signal's website address has changed to www.signalscv.com. But for readers who have the old address - with the dastardly dash placed between the words "the" and "signal" - memorized or bookmarked on their computers and mobile devices, users will be seamlessly routed to the new site. The hyphen also disappeared from The Signal e-mail addresses of staff today. However, messages sent to the old email addresses will also be automatically routed to ...
Water rates hiked for Val Verde and Acton
County supervisors have approved water rate hikes for residents of Val Verde and Acton in the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as for Malibu and the Marina del Rey.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
Second BevMo store to open in the Santa Clarita Valley
The second Santa Clarita Valley BevMo store opens in Canyon Country April 26, said Josh Phaneuf, with BevMo.
Santa Clarita Valley office vacancies rise slightly
Santa Clarita's first-quarter office vacancy rate rose slightly as one business moved out of the area and another, smaller firm moved in.
Family-run 7-Eleven closing after 27 years
What 7-Eleven, Inc. giveth, 7-Eleven, Inc. taketh.
Homeowners in need often become victims
If a company is asking for money upfront to perform a loan modification service, that's a red flag, said a local Realtor.
Bouquet getting repaved
Bouquet Canyon Road is getting a makeover.
Stores host block party to attract business
Sometimes it just takes a village of business owners to kick off a round of economic activity.
Median household income fell 7.3 percent in recession
Enterprise Zone audit reveals no major flaws
An exhaustive five-day audit of Santa Clarita's Enterprise Zone resulted in the program being given a green light with regards to running of the program and credits granted.
Kaiser Permanente expanding its practice
Kaiser Permanente first opened its doors to Santa Clarita residents in 1994. But in October 2012, the integrated managed care medical group purchased a second building in Valencia.
Education has been key to its growth, local escrow company says
Independently owned and operated since 1998 by Jim and Anita Lombardi of Santa Clarita, Federal Escrow Inc. has been offering every type of escrow imaginable.
Small business center launches restaurant startup program
The Small Business Development Center, hosted by College of the Canyons, offers a wide array of services, many at no cost to new and existing business owners.
Auto repair shop thrives on good service
Dan Carpenter first opened his Santa Clarita automotive service in October 1988, specializing in the repair of Honda and Acura vehicles.
AMS Fulfillment’s growth led to rapid-fire expansion
AMS Fulfillment's meteoric growth over the past decade led to the company's leasing of 13 different buildings scattered throughout the Santa Clarita Valley.
Premier America Credit Union planning expansion
When members speak, Premier America Credit Union listens.
Chevy introduces the most new product in decade
Just like General Motor's iconic muscle cars that helped the brand revolutionize the market, Chevrolet is revved and roaring to the marketplace with more new products than the public has seen in a decade.
