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.

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.

Enterprise Zone audit reveals no major flaws

An exhaustive five-day audit of Santa Clarita's Enterprise Zone resulted in the program being given a green light with regards to running of the program and credits granted.

Santa Clarita: SBDC Annual Report Highlights Clients' Small Business Success

SANTA CLARITA - In 2012, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) hosted by College of the Canyons experienced its most successful operational year to date, with SBDC assisted clients combining to start 53 new small businesses and create or retain 937 local jobs.

U.S. HealthWorks appoints new VP of sales

Jeanne Osterlund has been promoted to Vice President of Sales at Valencia-based U.S. HealthWorks.

Kaiser Permanente expanding its practice

Kaiser Permanente first opened its doors to Santa Clarita residents in 1994. But in October 2012, the integrated managed care medical group purchased a second building in Valencia.

AAF 2013 ADDY Award Winners are announced

Several local companies won ADDY awards last week from the American Advertising Federation's Los Angeles North chapter.

Lean manufacturing to be discussed

Lean Manufacturing is the topic at the Valley Industry Association business luncheon on April 16.

Princess Cruises’ newest ship is floated out

Construction of Princess Cruises' newest ship, "Regal Princess," reached a milestone Friday when the cruise ship was floated out of its building dock at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.

New name, focus for construction company

When 23-year-old Jim Coffey started Jimco Electrical Construction in 1988, he had little more than a pickup truck to work out of, a couple years of on-the-job training and a buzz of enthusiasm for electrical construction.

Retailer says buying habits have shifted

First opened in 1972, retailer Bouquet Auto Parts has been a part of the economic changes and trends in Santa Clarita for over 40 years, said its co-owner, Owen Powell.

Office vacancies fall

The economic snapshot report for December 2012 was released by the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation – or SCVEDC – on March 21.

U.S. HealthWorks appoints Strickland national director

Scott Strickland has been appointed as National Director of Therapy Services for Valencia-based U.S. HealthWorks.

Purchasing a home can be tricky these days

Editor's Note: This is the last of a two-part series on the local real estate market. Last Sunday's story focused on the homeowner, or seller. Today's story focuses on the buyer.