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Credit union offers grants to teachers
California Credit Union is offering educators 10 grants of $500 each under its Teacher Grant Program.
Hobby grows into local business
After collecting musical instruments - some now vintage pieces - for the last 20 years, Louie Concotilli launched Mugzey Muzic in Canyon Country after his wife, Gina, encouraged him to translate his fondness for collecting into a business.
Hospital upgrades to fight germs
Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital has purchased more high-tech equipment to disinfect surfaces and help prevent hospital-acquired infections in critical patient care areas.
A line of remembrance
The two men bonded through illness - one, a young man in high school just beginning his life, the other a father and owner of a local retail store for men.
Statewide Enterprise Zone conference to be in SCV
The California Association of Enterprise Zones will hold its annual conference in Santa Clarita on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16. The association announced Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner will be the keynote speaker.
Local engineer creates new Halloween costume venture
When Valencia resident Mark Rober watched Mars Rover Curiosity launch in late 2011, the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab engineer needed something to occupy his free time until the rover he helped design made its historic landing this August.
Calif. market forecast shows steady climb
Assuming no surprises or major economic setbacks, 2013 is likely to be the third consecutive year to see improvements in California's housing market.
Major changes coming to Mimi’s
A second French revolution is coming, but the arena for this upheaval is Mimi's restaurant as it aims to offer diners many European dining experiences under one roof.
Zejoop, an event-planning app, takes first-place prize at event
Of the some 25 to 30 business pitches that were made at Startup Weekend Santa Clarita on Friday night, eight business ideas were selected and teams formed to focus on customer development, validating ideas, practicing LEAN Startup Methodologies and building basic viable products. By Sunday evening, the teams rolled out their prototypes and received feedback from a panel of experts. Of the teams that launched a company, the judges said they found it difficult to ...
Startup movement hits SCV
Joining the ranks of a grass roots, global movement, the first-ever Startup Weekend Santa Clarita not only sold out, but doubled projected attendance this past weekend.
Longtime Mexican restaurant closes
El Chaparral Mexican restaurant, a longtime staple in Canyon Country, closed last month, leaving patrons with no information for the abrupt closure.
High-altitude company launches beer into space
When three young engineers and scientists go to work each day they have to surrender their cellphones at the front door and retrieve them each night as they leave. However, these Santa Clarita residents spend their spare time building a new company and launching a can of beer into the outer space.
Local aerospace manufacturer wins award
The next time you see corporate business owners, star athletes or the rich and famous boarding a large private jet, just know, that Valencia-based TA Aerospace has manufactured some of the components for those Gulfstream jets.
Startup event kicks off Friday
SCV Startup is holding its Startup Weekend in a retail store front on Town Center Drive this weekend.
Sarah Kahn in public speaking semifinals
Sarah Kahn of the local Santa Clarita Toastmasters Club was named one of the top 30 speakers in the "Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking" event held in Orlando, Fla. in August, the organization announced Wednesday.
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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.
