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SCV home sale market hits a snag
Despite reports of rising home sales and median prices throughout California, the market hit a snag in the Santa Clarita Valley in July, according to a report released by the Southland Regional Association of Realtors on Friday.
Retailer taps into 30 years of history
Showcased on the corner of Bouquet Canyon Road and Cinema Drive, a small business celebrated its 30th anniversary in Santa Clarita this month.
Go ahead an’ jump
While "Jump, might as well jump, go ahead an' jump" might be a good theme song for the new indoor trampoline park, Jump 5150, which opened Saturday - it's doubtful Van Halen had this kind of recreation in mind when it created the song.
Partners hope to scoop into market
If all goes as planned, three years of planning is expected to pay off for local technology entrepreneurs Scott Berry and Allison Edwards when they open their first brick-and-mortar, all-natural ice cream shop The Whole Scoop in downtown Newhall.
Builder optimism strongest in 5 years
The recently released results of two homebuilder surveys echo growing homebuilder confidence for newly built single-family homes.
Startup event needs support
A 54-hour business startup event has been approved for Santa Clarita by the Seattle-based organization Startup Weekend, and the local organizers are looking for entrepreneurial support.
Foreign trade zone status gained in SCV
After a nearly two-year certification process, AMS Fulfillment of Valencia has secured foreign trade zone status.
Foreign trade zone status gained in SCV
After a nearly two-year certification process, AMS Fulfillment of Valencia has secured foreign trade zone status.
Law creates two classes of homeowners
A 2012 law intended to protect the right of homeowners to rent their property creates two classes of homeowners in neighborhoods, property management experts say.
LAEDC: Cuts would cripple local defense firms
In response to potentially disastrous cuts to defense spending, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corp. announced Thursday it has formed a strike team - the L.A. Jobs Defense Council - to urge Congress to act in the face of looming cuts set to take effect in January 2013.
The Signal picks up NNA awards
The National Newspaper Association recently awarded The Signal five honors for its coverage in 2011.
Local company played a role in Mars landing
While engineers from the NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory applauded the successful landing of Curiosity late Sunday, employees from Valencia-based Tri Tek were cheering as well.
Video game designers look global
Video game developer WayForward Technologies began with only three or four employees in 1990. Financing the startup was done using the personal credit cards of founder and entrepreneur Voldi Way.
First look at Regal Princess
Valencia-based Princess Cruises announced this week that it has begun construction of the second in its new generation of ships.
California United Bank completes acquisition
California United Bank completed the acquisition of Orange County-based Premier Commercial Bank July 31.
Articles By Author - Jana Adkins
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.
