Read more about the article Small Business Matters: Effectively manage your business with key performance indicators
Charles Yacoobian is a C.P.A., and a Business Advisor with the Small Business Development Center.

Small Business Matters: Effectively manage your business with key performance indicators

Examine any business and you’ll find a relatively few specific goals and objectives to focus on. Think about your own business. What are your specific goals and objectives for the…

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Read more about the article Santa Clarita Native Serves at Sea Aboard Navy’s Largest Warship
Petty Officer 1st Class David Waltrath of Santa Clarita. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy

Santa Clarita Native Serves at Sea Aboard Navy’s Largest Warship

A Santa Clarita, California native and Saugus High School graduate, Petty Officer 1st Class David Waltrath is serving on one of the world’s largest warships, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier…

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Read more about the article A ceremonial fist bump
West Ranch honors graduates Taggert Barton, left, and Sydney Barnholtz, right, share a fist bump before getting their diplomas at the school's commencement ceremony at College of the Canyons on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

A ceremonial fist bump

West Ranch High School seniors celebrated their graduation on Tuesday at College of the Canyons. Graduates: 567 Graduates with honors: 165 Class speakers: Kailey Clark, and Vanessa Rodriguez Valedictorian: Ryan Yoo Salutatorians:…

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Read more about the article Cents baseball coach clarifies his decision to resign
After 12 years of coaching Saugus baseball, John Maggiora announced his resignation earlier this week. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Cents baseball coach clarifies his decision to resign

The decision John Maggiora said he was forced into before stepping down as Saugus High’s baseball coach involved changes to his coaching staff, Maggiora told The Signal this week. Maggiora…

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Read more about the article Noah Peterson: What’s good in the SCV: Family Promise
Hundreds set up their "homes" for the night during the Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley, Box City event to raise awareness about homeless families which was held at Valencia Heritage Park in Valencia in Sept. 2016. Dan Watson/The Signal

Noah Peterson: What’s good in the SCV: Family Promise

“In America we do not worship government – we worship God.” President Trump said that during a recent commencement address at Liberty University. His statement serves as a reminder of…

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Read more about the article World Series run ends for TMU baseball
TMU baseball's season came to an end in a 16-5 loss to Oklahoma City University in Lewiston, Idaho on Tuesday. Tony Berru/For The Signal

World Series run ends for TMU baseball

The Master’s University baseball team’s NAIA World Series postseason run came to an end with a 16-5 loss to No. 1-seeded Oklahoma City University in the 14th game of the…

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Read more about the article Talk of Santa Clarita: Steve Knight
Congressman Steve Knight answers questions about policy from students at College of the Canyons on March 13, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Talk of Santa Clarita: Steve Knight

For those of you who don’t know, Steve Knight is the Republican congressman who represents the 25th District, which covers Simi Valley, the Santa Clarita Valley and the Antelope Valley.…

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Read more about the article Hart softball heading to title game
Hart's Andrea Cespedes (2) is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk-off RBI double in the 12th inning against Ayala of Chino Hills in the CIF semifinals at Hart. Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/For The Signal

Hart softball heading to title game

The plan called for Kylie Norwood to face one batter. The script didn’t include a stolen base. Convention said an NAIA commit on a team dotted with NCAA Division 1…

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Read more about the article “Dirty” suspected drug houses to be cleaned up
Sheriff's deputies conduct a drug raid at a home on Alaminos Drive in Saugus on May 9, 2017. (Austin Dave/The Signal)

“Dirty” suspected drug houses to be cleaned up

  As narcotics detectives shut down suspected drug houses in the Santa Clarita Valley, having carried out three raids in the last three months, neighborhoods are being cleaned up one…

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Read more about the article Resource deputies to remain at schools, must prove program’s success
Harsolia organized a public presentation to give “thank you” cards to the two deputies who represented the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department. Deputies Jackson and Dunlop greet the children who participated, offering them a chance to explore the Sheriff’s vehicle and run the sirens. Courtesy photo.

Resource deputies to remain at schools, must prove program’s success

School resource deputies will still be permitted in Los Angeles County school districts after the Board of Supervisor’s vote on Tuesday. However, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department will have…

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Read more about the article Doing the Hoke Poke: Hawaiian-themed restaurant opens on Newhall Ranch Rd.
From left, Jim Phillips and Bob Chevalier, owners of Hoke Poke Valencia, with Hoke Poke founders Darin Barton and Daniel Acuna. Photo courtesy Daniel Acuna.

Doing the Hoke Poke: Hawaiian-themed restaurant opens on Newhall Ranch Rd.

Poke, Hawaii’s favorite raw-fish appetizer, has made it to the Mainland in a big way in the last year, and as of this week, to a new fast casual restaurant…

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California legislature examines charter school bills

This legislative season, representatives in the California Senate and California Assembly are choosing to tackle California’s Education Code and address concerns relating to the state’s charter schools. From requiring charter…

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Read more about the article Scientist, congressional candidate talks impact of Trump’s budget
Jess Phoenix, a geologist, announces her candidacy for the 2018 congressional race for Steve Knight's 25th district seat at Vasquez Rocks in Agua Dulce on Monday, April 18, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Scientist, congressional candidate talks impact of Trump’s budget

It doesn’t take a scientist to see President Donald Trump’s budget would take a big cut to science funding. But it does take a scientist to unpack the impact a…

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Read more about the article Bridge widening project to affect traffic
Members of the Santa Clarita Bicycle Coalition, representatives from local politicians, and members of the city council and city staff break ceremonial ground at the Newhall Ranch Road bridge over San Francisquito Creek in Valencia on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Bridge widening project to affect traffic

SOURCE: City of Santa Clarita The City of Santa Clarita will begin construction on the Newhall Ranch Road Bridge Widening Project tonight. The project will improve traffic flow and construct…

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Read more about the article Are you missing your bike? SCV Sheriff’s Detectives looking for information.
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Are you missing your bike? SCV Sheriff’s Detectives looking for information.

News release issued by the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station.     The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station is investigating the suspected theft of a bicycle, which is currently in…

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Read more about the article Injured motorcyclist airlifted to local trauma center
American Medical Response and Los Angeles County Fire crews load a patient into Copter 15 at Castaic Lake's Lower Lagoon on May 29, 2017. Austin Dave/The Signal

Injured motorcyclist airlifted to local trauma center

A male motorcyclist was airlifted from Castaic Monday after sustaining injuries from a crash that occurred in Gorman, according to the California Highway Patrol. At 6:23 p.m., CHP was called…

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