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New Robek's location throws grand opening
Robeks, which sells nutritional food products and supplements, opened a new location at McBean and Decoro in Saugus on Saturday.
JET Technologies adds business division
JET Technologies of Valencia announced the addition of its new business division, "Scuba Instruments."
Record set for film permits in April
The city's film office issued 31 permits in April, making it the best April on record. According to the film office, April's numbers come as a 63 percent increase when compared to April 2007, when 19 permits were issued. Previous numbers show that 24 permits were issued in April 2006, 18 permits in April 2005, 23 permits in April 2004 and 17 permits in April 2003, which was the first full year the city handled ...
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ADPROS to hold meeting today Advertising Professionals of North Los Angeles County (ADPROS) will meet Friday at noon for their monthly networking and business development luncheon at Salt Creek Grille, located at 24415 Town Center Drive in Valencia. Members eat free, but the cost for nonmembers is $30. For more information, contact Gary Jacobs at (661) 713-1087. Psomas announces new associate Psomas has appointed Rob Blasberg as an associate of Psomas in Valencia, a consulting ...
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B&B company hosts job fair B & B Manufacturing will host a job fair on Thursday from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Valencia company, 27940 Beale Court, is a provider of manufacturing solutions to the aerospace, military and automotive industries. During the job fair, applicants will be able to meet the management staff, tour the building and possibly interview with hiring managers. Factory MX plans grand opening ...
Santa Clarita has state's best economic program
The city of Santa Clarita has been awarded the grand prize for best economic development program in the state of California for its tourism program. This marks the second year in a row that the city has won the honor.
Six Flags' profits rise 35%
Six Flags, Inc. announced its first quarter results Thursday, reporting that total revenues of $68.2 million increased 35 percent over the prior-year quarter, while total attendance grew by 19 percent to more than 1.4 million. The company, which is headquartered in New York City and oversees Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, attributes the increase in attendance to the timing of Easter, which shifted from the second quarter in 2007 to the first quarter in 2008.
Focusing on digital camera education
Finding the right digital camera, taking the best photos and uploading the captured memories can be an intimidating and confusing task.
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Vino 100 Valencia celebrates teacher appreciation week In celebration of teacher appreciation week, held through Saturday, Vino 100 Valencia will offer all teachers a 10 percent discount on purchases when they present a valid teacher's ID. Vino 100 is located at 28112 Newhall Ranch Road at the intersection of Copper Hill Drive in Valencia. Hart District honors business partners Sixteen local businesses received awards from the William S. Hart Union High School District during this ...
Rattlesnake Slim’s: Keeping it Western
When it comes to running Rattlesnake Slim's, Gordon Mehterian wants to keep it as real as possible.
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7-Eleven opens Bouquet Canyon location 7-Eleven will host a grand opening celebration for its newest location on Bouquet Canyon Road today from 1 to 6 p.m. An official ribbon cutting for the Saugus 7-Eleven will take place at 2 p.m. The event will feature live entertainment, prizes and in-store promotions. 7-Eleven is located at 28088 Bouquet Canyon Road in Saugus. Cobblestone Cottage to host shoe drive Cobblestone Cottage will host a benefit for Soles4Souls, Inc. ...
Bank of Santa Clarita’s assets increase
Bank of Santa Clarita reported assets of $134.6 million for the first quarter of 2008. The figure comes as a 14 percent increase when compared to March 31, 2007. Total net loans at March 31 increased to $114.6 million compared to $96.8 million, showing an 18 percent change. Deposits at the end of the first quarter were $101 million compared to $98.1 million last year, an increase of 3 percent. The bank reports that interest ...
Auto dealer offers prize money to schools buying most cars
Santa Clarita Valley students and parents can earn points and prize money for their schools by test driving and buying cars at any Valencia Auto Center dealership during the month of May.
Hurricane Harbor opens this weekend
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor will mark the start of its 14th season on Saturday with the Polar Plunge, an annual benefit for the Special Olympics.
SCV home sales on rebound
Home and condominium sales in the Santa Clarita Valley were on the increase in March, despite a continuing overall slowdown in the market, according to the Southland Regional Association of Realtors.
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Low inventory marks home market recovery
Editor's Note: This is the first of a two-part series on the local real estate market. Today's story focuses on the homeowner, or seller. The series concludes next Sunday with the focus on the buyer. In a stabilizing real estate market, marked by rising home sales and moderate price gains, a severe shortage of homes listed for sale characterizes this particular housing recovery. The lack of inventory in Santa Clarita is the "major factor slowing ...
Men’s Wearhouse founder to keynote trade show
The man who told millions of people "You're going to like the way you look. I guarantee it," Men's Wearhouse founder, George Zimmer, is coming to Santa Clarita to speak at the Valley Industry Associations' 2013 B2B industry expo luncheon on March 19.
Homebuilder buys more lots for SCV homes
KB Home acquired 54 finished lots in a land purchase agreement with Newhall Land for a new community called Charleston at River Village in Santa Clarita, the homebuilder announced on Wednesday.
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.
