Read more about the article Newsom: Ciertos negocios podran reabrir el viernes
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Newsom: Ciertos negocios podran reabrir el viernes

Por Tammy Murga y Lauren Budman Esta edición: Newsom anuncia que algunas tiendas minoristas pueden reabrir esta semana, Val Verde ve un aumento de 29 casos nuevos a medida que…

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Read more about the article Chalk art brings smiles to Saugus neighborhood
Vanessa Ferrero-Betancourt. left, and Ava BetanCourt,11, display the chalk drawings they created on their driveway in Saugus on Friday, May 01, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Chalk art brings smiles to Saugus neighborhood

Every day, you can find Vanessa Ferrero-Betancourt and her 11-year-old daughter Ava Betancourt on the driveway of their Saugus home for hours at a time.  They’re covering it with chalk…

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Read more about the article Citizen tip leads to attempted murder suspect arrest
Attempted murder suspect Noah Becerra. Courtesy of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

Citizen tip leads to attempted murder suspect arrest

Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station detectives arrested, a 20-year-old man wanted on suspicion of attempted murder, using information provided by a citizen tip.  In June 2019, detectives asked for the…

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Read more about the article Ice Station Valencia owner speaks on urgency of sale to save the rink
Decorated cars line up to show their support for the Ice Station rink in Valencia Sunday afternoon. April 26, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Ice Station Valencia owner speaks on urgency of sale to save the rink

It’s now only days, if not hours, left to save Ice Station Valencia, the 93,000-square-foot ice facility that has served the Santa Clarita Valley for 20 years, from permanent closure…

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Read more about the article One detained at gunpoint in stolen-car investigation
SCV Sheriff's Station deputies search two vehicles parked on Canterwood Dr. in Saugus Monday after setting up a containment to search for suspects in a stolen vehicle investigation. May 04, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

One detained at gunpoint in stolen-car investigation

One suspect is in custody Monday following a string of stolen vehicles and vehicle break-ins in Saugus. In the early-morning hours, at least three vehicles on Cross Creek Drive in…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 resources to help your company get through it
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COVID-19 resources to help your company get through it

By Holly Schroeder, President/CEO of SCV Economic Development Corp. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to SCV companies. From forced closures of “non-essential businesses” to ever-changing rules for operating…

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Read more about the article Considering COVID-19 in 2020 property tax assessments
A decline-in-value for a 2020 property tax filing due to the crisis could prompt the assessor to enroll the lower fair-market value, a one-year exception that would be re-evaluated in 2021.

Considering COVID-19 in 2020 property tax assessments

By Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor I’ve been thinking lately about the stress caused by COVID-19 and how we all deal with it. Needless to say, it’s been a…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 crisis is teaching us a lot about our businesses
While your office place might be closed, some workers are so self-motivated they can work from anywhere, while others might struggle or use it as an excuse, Paul Butler writes. Regardless of your team’s situation, the current situation presents management challenges and opportunities.

COVID-19 crisis is teaching us a lot about our businesses

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief,…

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Read more about the article Realtors adjust to quarantine marketplace
While the SCV doesn’t have a large supply, there are still motivated buyers and sellers, according to Realtor Craig Martin. PHOTO COURTESY Craig Martin

Realtors adjust to quarantine marketplace

Almost every industry is affected by COVID-19, the resulting quarantine and the new regulations and restrictions that have been placed on our everyday lives. The real estate industry is no…

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Read more about the article Another bite at the ‘Apple:’ discussing compensable time
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Another bite at the ‘Apple:’ discussing compensable time

Brian E. Koegle - Partner, Poole Shaffery & Koegle Over the last several years, California courts have issued several rulings dealing with “compensable time” — specifically, when an employer is…

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Read more about the article City, businesses brace for budget hit
While businesses like The Old Town Junction restaurant in Newhall is finding new ways to operate online, the hit that most restaurants, hotels and retail locations are facing is also expected to create new challenges for city of Santa Clarita officials. PHOTO BY BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

City, businesses brace for budget hit

As numerous businesses remain closed as a result of the “Safer at Home” directive for the coronavirus pandemic, SCV officials project the city’s revenue funds will suffer the consequences.  “Currently,…

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Read more about the article Newsom announces some retail stores can reopen this week
Gov. Gavin Newsom. Courtesy of the Office of the Governor

Newsom announces some retail stores can reopen this week

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday California is entering the second phase of his four-stage plan, and some retail stores can begin to reopen Friday. This comes after the governor released…

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Read more about the article SCV Water: Flush building water before reopening
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SCV Water: Flush building water before reopening

As businesses begin planning to return to normal operations, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency is advising building managers and owners to flush their buildings’ water systems before reopening. After…

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