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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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Williams Homes building in Santa Clarita
Williams Homes announced its latest new home development on Wednesday, which is based in Santa Clarita.
Newhall retail center sold
A Newhall retail center, Stagecoach Plaza, has sold for $8.5 million to a Los Angeles buyer.
VIA keynote speaker touts ‘lean’ and mean
The keynote speaker at the Valley Industry Association's luncheon on Tuesday said he was first introduced to the concept of lean manufacturing when his family had to make a decision between buying steel for their family operated business or putting food on the dinner table.
US housing starts surpass 1 million in March
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. homebuilders broke the 1 million mark in March for the first time since June 2008. The gain signals continued strength for the housing recovery at the start of the spring buying season.
Ocon U.S. HealthWorks VP of Tax
Ramon Ocon has been named as the Vice President of Tax for U.S. HealthWorks of Valencia.
Pegi Matsuda to head VEDC’s board
Pegi Matsuda has been appointed as the Chairwoman of the Valley Economic Development Center's board of directors, where she has served on the board for the past 10 years.
Local Boston Scientific working on back pain
Boston Scientific received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval last week for its second generation Precision Spectra Spinal Cord Stimulator System, which controls pain.
Retailer permits are approved for Patios
Permits have been issued for a fashion accessories retailer to occupy a portion of the space where The Westfield Group had petitioned the city of Santa Clarita to locate a Walmart Neighborhood Market, said an official with the city.
Second BevMo store to open in the Santa Clarita Valley
The second Santa Clarita Valley BevMo store opens in Canyon Country April 26, said Josh Phaneuf, with BevMo.
Santa Clarita Valley office vacancies rise slightly
Santa Clarita's first-quarter office vacancy rate rose slightly as one business moved out of the area and another, smaller firm moved in.
Family-run 7-Eleven closing after 27 years
What 7-Eleven, Inc. giveth, 7-Eleven, Inc. taketh.
Homeowners in need often become victims
If a company is asking for money upfront to perform a loan modification service, that's a red flag, said a local Realtor.
Stores host block party to attract business
Sometimes it just takes a village of business owners to kick off a round of economic activity.
Median household income fell 7.3 percent in recession
SBDC has a record year
The Santa Clarita-based Small Business Development Center had its most successful year to date in 2012, according to the business assistance center on Wednesday.
