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Gym celebrates grand re-opening
Results Fitness officials celebrate their grand re-opening and ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 24420 Walnut Street in Newhall.
New program helps taxpayers
Editor's note: Second in a series on electronic filing. Most taxpayers and tax preparers this year will use IRS e-file to file their tax returns or get extensions of time to file. During this process, they will not have to send a single scrap of paper to the Internal Revenue Service.
New name, new location
Travel Leaders will host a Grand Opening celebration Monday at their new location 23310 Cinema Drive #107 in Valencia. There will be a mini trade show, refreshments and door prizes all day.
COC hosts Health and Wellness
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its first Health and Wellness Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 31, at College of the Canyons.
IRS makes returns easier with e-filing
Most taxpayers and tax preparers this year will use IRS e-file for their tax returns or get extensions of time to file.
Henry Mayo CEO named chairman
The Hospital Association of Southern California named President and CEO of Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital Roger Seaver as chairman of the assocation.
Bioness helping with recoveries
Bioness Inc., a Valencia-based company, is lifting patients throughout the country who suffer with an inhibiting condition known as foot drop.
Wells Fargo names store manager
Wells Fargo Community Banking announced Monday Joni Lollio, of Santa Clarita, has been named store manager for the newly opened Golden Valley Ranch Wells Fargo banking store located at 19213 Golden Valley Road.
Speedway cuts employee hours
Saugus Speedway officials implemented a four-day work week to maximize efficiency and guard against the constricting economy, a track official said.
Recovery rebate a one-time benefit
The Recovery Rebate Credit is a special one-time benefit that most people received last year in the form of an Economic Stimulus Payment. But people who did not receive the maximum amount of the Economic Stimulus Payment, and whose circumstances have changed, may be eligible now.
More important changes for tax returns
Editor's note: Third of four parts on new tax laws. Taxpayers and tax preparers will find significant changes when they fill out 2008 tax returns. Some of the changes are outlined below. For other parts of the series, visit www.the-signal.com
Caston’s back in business
Caston's TV and Appliance is back in business under its original ownership, and Jerry Caston and son, Rick Caston, are ready to serve.
Explorer donates for at-risk kids
Santa Clarita-based Explorer Insurance Company recently donated $5,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters, a youth-mentoring organization that matches community members with vulnerable children to create constructive relationships.
Important changes for annual tax returns
Editor's note: Second of three parts on new tax laws. Taxpayers and tax preparers will find significant changes when they fill out 2008 tax returns. Some of the changes are outlined below. For other parts of the series, visit www.the-signal.com
Popular tax breaks renewed
Taxpayers and tax preparers will find significant changes when they fill out 2008 tax returns: AMT exemptions rise; several expiring deductions and credits get a new lease on life; a new standard property tax deduction and a special first-time homebuyer credit are available to some homeowners; and retirement savings incentives expand.
Articles by Section - Local Business
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.
Men’s Wearhouse founder speaks at VIA B2B
"Compassion and forgiveness are just as important as accountability and hard work," said George Zimmer, founder and executive chairman of the Men's Wearhouse.
Hundreds attend used clothing consignment sale
or hundreds of women buying and selling used clothing, much of it high-end and designer goods.
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.
