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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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U.S. HealthWorks opens new medical center in Tyler, Texas
U.S. HealthWorks of Santa Clarita opened a new medical center that provides a full range of health services to promote employee wellness and treat on-the-job injuries in Tyler, Texas.
AMS warehouse sale
AMS Fulfillment of Valencia announced it is holding a warehouse sale this weekend, June 8 and 9.
Retail sales growth lands Santa Clarita in ‘Top 50’
The city of Santa Clarita was ranked among the "Top 50 California Billion Dollar Retail Markets" in California, based on annual retail sales growth in the last five years.
SCVEDC reveals companies it has helped
A spot check of the companies the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation said it worked with in 2012, to attract and retain companies and jobs locally, appears to support the agency's report.
Local construction company recognized
Randal G. Winter, owner of Santa Clarita-based Randal G. Winter Construction Inc., has been selected as one of 50 remodeling company owners in the United States with "exceptionally high standards."
UPDATE: Santa Clarita's EDC president resigns
The man who built the infrastructure for the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp., and ran it as president and CEO, Jonas Peterson, submitted his resignation this week.
Movie ranch to be reviewed
The Disney/ABC Studios at The Ranch project is slated to be reviewed at a public hearing held by the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning June 19. And, both Disney and the city of Santa Clarita are hoping for a good outcome.
New Santa Clarita homes debut at open houses
After a long stagnant period in the new housing market, housing starts surged 47 percent from March 2012 to March 2013.
Builder debuts homes overlooking riverbed
KB Home opened its newest community of new homes Saturday, the Charleston at River Village in Santa Clarita.
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.
