Archive By Author - Jana Adkins
Local home sales steadily improving
In tracking signs of a recovering home market, more homes are selling in the Santa Clarita Valley than in most any other period in the past five years despite a record low inventory. And median prices of single-family homes are up.
Emporium of bittersweet memories
For 31 years, the owners of the Canyon Country bookstore, Paperback Emporium, lovingly stocked, sold and traded books for readers who still loved the feel and smell of holding a book in their hands while reading. At the end of October, however, in a bittersweet move, the retailer will be closing its doors forever.
Store aims to help small businesses
When Barry Singer first conceived of Your-MailBox-Store, he saw it as a special-concept store that could assist small businesses by offering services they rely on daily.
Retro-inspired fashion retailer opens in SCV
When retailer Katie Echeverry, 39, began Unique Vintage Clothing Boutique out of her Burbank home 11 years ago, she had no experience or training in retail or fashion. But she has since become so successful that Echeverry just recently opened her second store at the Westfield Valencia Town Center.
Chamber of Commerce reports ‘strength’
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is in a position of strength and growth, Chris Angelo, chairman of the board, announced at the chamber's annual membership luncheon Thursday.
Designer competes in national contest
Environmental designer Diana Jess has worked on design hurdles for the National Museum of Liverpool, the Adler Planetarium and the Empire State Building – but her current challenge is competing against other entrepreneurs on Martha Stewart's American Made contest.
Local company improves GPS
When you have an errant service person out on the streets or that expensive piece of machinery has been stolen from your place of business - who you gonna call? LiveViewGPS if you want real-time GPS tracking capabilities.
Local home sales prices rose in August
Sale prices of Santa Clarita Valley homes rose in August, according to data collected by local Realtor Connor MacIvor with REMAX.
Consumer proposal met with Realtor opposition
A proposed rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to require mortgage lenders to provide home loan applicants with free copies of written appraisals, would have little effect on securing truer property values, local experts said.
Law requires real estate brokers to have qualifications
Prior to Tuesday, any kind of college degree - biology for instance - would earn a person the right to become a real estate broker. A new law will change that and protect consumers in the process.
Cleaner earns award for growth
ServiceMaster by Master and Sons, a disaster-restoration and residential and commercial cleaning company, was honored as the Franchise of the Year last week by Farmers Insurance officials who flew out from Memphis, Tenn.
Flying solo in treatment of pets
Dr. Jaimie Ronchetto always imagined that she would open her own full service veterinary practice and now is making that dream come true by opening Cinema Veterinary Centre in late September.
Flextronics flexes its prowess
When NASA's rover, Curiosity, began to explore its new home on Mars last week, local electronics manufacturer Flextronics let out a sigh of relief.
New law requires Realty brokers to be qualified
Prior to Tuesday, any kind of college degree - biology for instance - would earn a person the right to become a real estate broker. A new law will change that and protect consumers in the process.
Local store stands in for Midwest
Customers shopping at Bouquet Auto Parts last week may have found themselves in the middle of a setup for the filming of a TV commercial for Prestone Antifreeze/Coolant.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
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.
