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Film office sets record for permits
When it comes to filming mainstream television shows and movies, Santa Clarita has turned into a mini-version of Hollywood.
Thousands may be eligible for assistance program
The Franchise Tax Board is sending forms to more than 600,000 Californians who may be eligible to receive payments from the state's Homeowner and Renter Assistance Program.
Noble Group buys Valencia Hyatt
Noble Investment Group, an Atlanta-based company, announced Tuesday that it has purchased the Hyatt Valencia.
Craft shop opens in Canyon Country
When Cyndi Garcia was 10 years old, she took an embroidery class with her mother, grandmother and great aunt in her hometown of Fontana.
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Coffee shop campaign aids the troops The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, which has two locations in Valencia, is currently holding its "Support from Home" campaign in stores until Aug. 31. Customers will be able to purchase a bag of coffee, a tin of tea and/or retail merchandise to donate to the troops. Shoppers will receive a 10 percent discount for the product, which will then be sent to U.S. troops serving overseas. The Coffee ...
CCU to open new branch in Valencia
To commemorate 75 years of service, California Credit Union will open a new branch in Valencia on July 10.
Young Entrepreneur summer program
Local residents between the ages of 14 and 27 years old who are thinking about starting their own business can enroll in the Young Entrepreneur summer program, set to begin in July. The four-week free course meets on Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and teaches youngsters and young adults about the skills and resources they need to start a business.
Lennar reports steep losses
Lennar Corporation, one of the nation's top home builders and partial owner of Newhall Land and Farming Co. in Valencia, reported a second quarter net loss of $120.9 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, on Thursday. The steep drop comes after the first quarter's net loss of $88.2 million.
The best-kept secret hair in Santa Clarita
To Rochelle Scott, putting on a wig means more than making a fashion statement. "Every wig lets me express the woman I am," she said.
Auto Club to host open house Saturday
The Automobile Club of Southern California's Santa Clarita office will host a winter vacation planning open house on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The open house will introduce travelers to vacation packages available through AAA Travel.
Jobless rate jumps up to 3.9% in SCV
The city of Santa Clarita's unemployment rate jumped half a percent to 3.9 percent for May and a city official believes the sluggish economy is to blame.
No sale for NTS parcel in Santa Clarita
CALABASAS, Calif. - National Technical Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTSC) (NTS) announced today that it has been unable to sell its 118-acre parcel in Santa Clarita, Calif., on terms acceptable to the company. The parcel has been listed for sale since August 2007. "Despite vigorous efforts to sell the parcel to a developer, the continuing deterioration of the commercial real estate market has significantly impacted interest in undeveloped Santa Clarita property," NTS Chairman Dr. Jack Lin ...
Princess Cruises discussed at VIA luncheon
Its ships carry 1.3 million passengers a week to destinations on all seven continents. The entire fleet is comprised of 16 ships and its latest addition, Ruby Princess, will begin its tour in November. And while Princess Cruises has an international reputation and anchors at locations across the globe, the 40-year-old company has been calling Santa Clarita its home since 2001 where its corporate headquarters offers the local valley thousands of jobs and its employees ...
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ADPROS to hold monthly meeting Friday The Advertising Professionals of North Los Angeles County (ADPROS) will meet Friday at noon for the monthly networking and business development luncheon at Salt Creek Grille, located at 24415 Town Center Drive in Valencia. Members eat free while the cost is $30 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Gary Jacobs at (661) 713-1087. JCI to host summer kick-off social Friday night The Santa Clarita Valley Jaycees will be hosting ...
Tropical Smoothie Cafe to celebrate Flip Flop Day
Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Valencia will join other Tropical Smoothies to welcome the start of the summer with the second annual National Flip Flop Day celebration.
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Learning how to get revenue from your website
Merely attracting streams of visitors to your website doesn't automatically translate into revenue growth for a business, said Erick Arndt, founder of SCV Startup.
Campaign launched to attract new homebuyers
On the heels of growing builder confidence, and more new home starts than during the Great Recession, a new-home trade association launched a campaign to spotlight homebuilders' new homes, including those new home communities in the Santa Clarita Valley.
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.
SCVEDC receives an award for Economic Development Guide
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation received an Award of Merit for their recent Economic Development Guide publication, which focused on the bio-medical industry in the SCV.
The SCVEDC receives an award for its Economic Development Guide
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation received an Award of Merit for their recent Economic Development Guide publication, which focused on the bio-medical industry in the SCV.
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.
Bob Khalsa: SCV home sales are the highest for January in six years
January is typically a dormant time of year for the residential real estate market in the Santa Clarita Valley, yet this market recovery is so unusual that no one was surprised when statistics showed January posted the highest sales total for the month in six years.
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.
Banker recognized
Marti Heinbaugh, regional manager of Mission Valley Bank, is scheduled to be honored for her contributions to SCVi – Santa Clarita Valley International Charter School.
Economic conference returns to Santa Clarita
The third annual Santa Clarita Economic and Real Estate Outlook conference is taking place Thursday, Feb. 21 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Valencia.
