Read more about the article Diane Trautman: Boydston, Ferdman most qualified for council
Santa Clarita Councilman, and candidate, TimBen Boydston (foreground, facing camera) at a recent debate.

Diane Trautman: Boydston, Ferdman most qualified for council

On Nov. 8 I will vote to re-elect TimBen Boydston and to elect Alan Ferdman to the Santa Clarita City Council. Here’s why. Council members should be accessible, responsive and…

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Read more about the article Mirabella founder helms expanded firm
The Bellami Beauty Bar in West Hollywood is the first in what will be a chain of stores like it that will open in cities around the country. John Maly, founder of Santa Clarita-based Mirabella, will help Bellami expand its retail presence. Courtesy photo.

Mirabella founder helms expanded firm

When Santa Clarita-based cosmetics firm Mirabella Beauty was sold to Bellami Hair, a Simi Valley hair extensions manufacturer earlier this year, the buyer got more than just the firm. “They…

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Read more about the article Currently filming in Santa Clarita
"American Crime' actress Regina King arrives at the 23rd annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards. Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Currently filming in Santa Clarita

Film and TV productions bring revenue and jobs to Santa Clarita. You might run into a film crew any day. Here are some productions shooting around town. Feature “All Star…

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Read more about the article Real Estate Talk: Home equity on the rise nationwide
A map shows the average equity gain per owner across the U.S. CoreLogic courtesy graphic.

Real Estate Talk: Home equity on the rise nationwide

Homeowners nationwide saw an average gain in equity of $11,000 last year, while in states such as California, Oregon and Washington, equity increased an average of nearly $30,000 per person.…

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