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Gym celebrates grand re-opening
Results Fitness officials celebrate their grand re-opening and ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 24420 Walnut Street in Newhall.
New program helps taxpayers
Editor's note: Second in a series on electronic filing. Most taxpayers and tax preparers this year will use IRS e-file to file their tax returns or get extensions of time to file. During this process, they will not have to send a single scrap of paper to the Internal Revenue Service.
New name, new location
Travel Leaders will host a Grand Opening celebration Monday at their new location 23310 Cinema Drive #107 in Valencia. There will be a mini trade show, refreshments and door prizes all day.
COC hosts Health and Wellness
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its first Health and Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at College of the Canyons.
IRS makes returns easier with e-filing
Most taxpayers and tax preparers this year will use IRS e-file for their tax returns or get extensions of time to file.
Henry Mayo CEO named chairman
The Hospital Association of Southern California named President and CEO of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Roger Seaver as chairman of the assocation.
Bioness helping with recoveries
Bioness Inc., a Valencia-based company, is lifting patients throughout the country who suffer with an inhibiting condition known as foot drop.
Wells Fargo names store manager
Wells Fargo Community Banking announced Monday Joni Lollio, of Santa Clarita, has been named store manager for the newly opened Golden Valley Ranch Wells Fargo banking store located at 19213 Golden Valley Road.
Speedway cuts employee hours
Saugus Speedway officials implemented a four-day work week to maximize efficiency and guard against the constricting economy, a track official said.
Recovery rebate a one-time benefit
The Recovery Rebate Credit is a special one-time benefit that most people received last year in the form of an Economic Stimulus Payment. But people who did not receive the maximum amount of the Economic Stimulus Payment, and whose circumstances have changed, may be eligible now.
More important changes for tax returns
Editor's note: Third of four parts on new tax laws. Taxpayers and tax preparers will find significant changes when they fill out 2008 tax returns. Some of the changes are outlined below. For other parts of the series, visit www.the-signal.com
Caston’s back in business
Caston's TV and Appliance is back in business under its original ownership, and Jerry Caston and son, Rick Caston, are ready to serve.
Explorer donates for at-risk kids
Santa Clarita-based Explorer Insurance Company recently donated $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, a youth-mentoring organization that matches community members with vulnerable children to create constructive relationships.
Important changes for annual tax returns
Editor's note: Second of three parts on new tax laws. Taxpayers and tax preparers will find significant changes when they fill out 2008 tax returns. Some of the changes are outlined below. For other parts of the series, visit www.the-signal.com
Popular tax breaks renewed
Taxpayers and tax preparers will find significant changes when they fill out 2008 tax returns: AMT exemptions rise; several expiring deductions and credits get a new lease on life; a new standard property tax deduction and a special first-time homebuyer credit are available to some homeowners; and retirement savings incentives expand.
Articles by Section - Local Business
Lights back on in the Santa Clarita home improvement industry
Operating Santa Clarita-based Deckers Electric since 1999, Owner Randy Deckers said business is probably up 10 percent this year.
Cycling shoemaker moves into the SCV
Just in time for the Amgen race to roll into town, Vittoria, an Italian cycling shoe maker, relocated its warehouse from Ohio to Santa Clarita in mid-March, the company announced.
Local company to get a $20,000 makeover
A local business teamed up with a business organization to help one lucky Santa Clarita Valley business with a $20,000 makeover.
Penny Pepper is regional sales director for CU Realty Services
Penny Pepper of Santa Clarita is now the Regional Sales Director with CU Realty Services, responsible for developing and maintaining new business partnerships with credit unions.
Van Nuys security firm moving to SCV
A Van Nuys company is relocating its firm to Santa Clarita, said an executive for the company.
Realty equity firm acquires townhome complex
A division of The Resmark Companies has acquired a 157-unit rental townhome community in Santa Clarita, a spokesman for the company said Friday.
Chamber to mix it up with local businesses
A Taste of Canyon Country is bringing together local restaurants, chamber members and their guests Wednesday evening, May 15 at the College of the Canyons eastside campus from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Mission Valley Bank reports its Q1 earnings are way up
Mission Valley Bank reported its first quarter earnings of $318,000 on Thursday. The quarterly earnings report is un-audited, the bank said.
Realty firm and finance firm partner
Keller Williams VIP Properties in Santa Clarita said it has partnered with Surety Financial Services of Sherman Oaks to expand its real estate services and lending programs for Santa Clarita residents.
Local painter honored for humanitarian efforts
A. Allbright Painting of Santa Clarita has been recognized with a 2013 National Humanitarian of the year award from the Painting & Decorating Contractors of America.
SCV Contractor wins $17 million contract
AMG & Associates Inc., a Santa Clarita-based general contractor, has been awarded a $17-million contract; the largest since the company opened, said a company spokesman.
J.C. Penney apologizes to customers
J.C. Penney is sorry and it wants your business back.
Precision Dynamics rebranding
Precision Dynamics-St. John company of Valencia announced this week that it has re-branded its business.
Former sports bar space is leased again
An Irish-themed sports pub is coming to Santa Clarita, moving into the space vacated by Game Day Sports Grille & Bar on The Old Road when it closed for business Jan. 7, 2013.
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.
