Read more about the article The SCV remains important hub for filming
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The SCV remains important hub for filming

“Hollywood North” has become a common moniker of the Santa Clarita Valley in reference to the large amount of filming that takes place here. And it’s true — there are many TV shows, feature films, music videos and commercials shot in our region.

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Read more about the article Wesco Aircraft announces $1.9B merger with U.K. company
Wesco in Valencia is expected to become a private company at the close of a recently announced deal. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Wesco Aircraft announces $1.9B merger with U.K. company

Valencia-based Wesco Aircraft announced Friday it entered into a “definitive merger agreement” to be acquired by an affiliate of Platinum Equity for an estimated $1.9 billion.

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Read more about the article How to know if it’s time to refinance
While the goal in a refinancing transaction is to change an old loan for a new and better one to help homeowners’ save money or lower payments, there are a number of factors homeowners should consider, according to the experts. Metro Creative

How to know if it’s time to refinance

With mortgage rates tumbling down in recent weeks, millions of homeowners could save more than $150 a month from refinancing.

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Read more about the article Four Questions: Evan Thomason
The city of Santa Clarita enjoys facilitating commercials, TV and feature films, an addition to streaming shows. Long-running shows such as “NCIS,” which has been filming in Santa Clarita for more than a decade, have the largest impact. Courtesy Santa Clarita Film Office.

Four Questions: Evan Thomason

Economic Development Associate Evan Thomason leads the city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office, which helps production companies find locations for permitted shoots in the Santa Clarita Valley.

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Read more about the article Canyon football braces for battle with San Fernando
Canyon senior quarterback Aydyn Litz runs the ball in the season opener against Crespi at Harry Welch Stadium earlier this season. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Canyon football braces for battle with San Fernando

Following last week’s opening season loss to Crespi, the Canyon Cowboys football team turns its attention to this week’s road opponent. It’s another San Fernando Valley school and last season’s…

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Read more about the article Three transported to hospital after collision on Sierra Highway in Canyon Country
A Los Angeles County Fire Department truck moves quickly to scene. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Three transported to hospital after collision on Sierra Highway in Canyon Country

Three people were transported to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital on Wednesday night after two vehicles collided on Sierra Highway in Canyon Country.  “The call came in from CHP (California Highway…

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Read more about the article Show business growing and booming in SCV
While Santa Clarita has a rich and storied history in film, the city also looks forward to hosting more filming projects each year at locations throughout the SCV. Courtesy city of Santa Clarita

Show business growing and booming in SCV

The film industry in the area has been around longer than this generation or the previous one, and even before record-setting roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

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Read more about the article West Ranch serves up ace to beat Quartz Hill
West Ranch teammates celebrate a point in the second set during the match against Quartz Hill at West Ranch on Wednesday. 082819. Dan Watson/The Signal

West Ranch serves up ace to beat Quartz Hill

West Ranch’s Gwen Garate felt like her serving was off all night. Quartz Hill had forced her team to five games and in that final game, her serving didn’t feel…

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Read more about the article City Council OKs new zoning rules that allow for taller industrial buildings, more jobs
Construction continues at Needham Ranch in Newhall as viewed from Sierra Highway on Wednesday. The Santa Clarita Planning Commission on Tuesday approved the construction of building 6, a more than 97,000-square-foot industrial structure.

City Council OKs new zoning rules that allow for taller industrial buildings, more jobs

The Santa Clarita City Council adopted new zoning rules Tuesday allowing for taller office and industrial buildings, a move aimed at enhancing the area’s business-friendly reputation and creating more jobs. …

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