US unemployed to get PEUC for 13 more weeks
It’s been recently suggested by the federal government that Americans with no work should get unemployment benefits for some extra time. Such a decision is going to prove a real…
While it’s been a challenging year, creating a forecast for different scenarios can help a business owner get a handle on the uncertainty. (MC)
Planning for an uncertain future
Since 2020 has been such a challenging year, I want to share my thoughts about how as CEO, you might want to conduct your strategic and operational planning process. No…
The pandemic, argues business expert Paul Butler, has separated employees into one of three categories: Rule Followers, Selectors and Rebels.
What’s with all these rules?
Paul butler Signal Contributing Writer I’m noticing three categories of people in their response to the directives we’ve all been given during this pandemic — those who follow the rules,…
Ann Do, owner of Terrific Nails, left, paints the nails of client Carrol Stewart in her salon’s outdoor service area Monday afternoon. While Los Angeles County hasn’t yet moved out of the most restrictive tier, health officials have been encouraged by steady improvement. PHOTO BY BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL
Public Health reports improved compliance, COVID-19 numbers
After pressing residents to do their part over the holiday weekends recently due to the pandemic, L.A. County Public Health officials said recently businesses mostly complied with safety protocols —…
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Is the Main Street Lending Program right for your business?
Part 1 of a 2-part series In the early days of the pandemic, emergency financing options, including the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), were made available to help businesses manage day-to-day…
A look at the UVDI-360 Room Sanitizer used to disinfect an operating room at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. PHOTO COURTESY ULTRAVIOLET DEVICES INC.
Using tried, true tech to fight the pandemic
Companies in every industry rely on innovation, especially those working in the medical field. However when the pandemic hit, it was ironically a technology that’s been around for ages that’s…
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M & M Fasteners Supply offers support for return of filming, construction growth
For The Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal For years, the Santa Clarita Valley has been a home to feature films, TV shows, commercials and now streaming productions, as the SCV…
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Harnessing technology to fight COVID-19
By now, you are well aware that we are in the midst of a global pandemic that isn’t going away anytime soon. Over the past six months, we have learned…
The return of episodic television will be a big help for Santa Clarita’s economy as it continues to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. PHOTO COURTESY CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Filming, permits helps help improve jobs picture
While countywide and in Santa Clarita, the unemployment numbers are still at historic highs, city officials are already seeing signs of improvement, encouraged by the return of filming, among other…
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Managing your weight as you age
Patrick Moody Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Planning for the future is just as important when you’re 50 as it was when you were 18. To stay physically fit and in…
If you or a spouse qualify, you can buy or construct a new home of equal or lesser value than your existing home and transfer the former value to your new home. (MC)
Understanding the senior discount for property taxes
As we all grow older and begin to contemplate retirement, something many of us dream of doing someday, we may look at downsizing our home for a more comfortable lifestyle.…
Demand has stayed strong in the Santa Clarita Valley despite a pandemic because the area has a high desirability factor, according to local Realtor Craig Martin of Realty One. PHOTO BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL
Realtors discuss unique market conditions
While the overall economic picture might still be in recession, or at least, in recovery, the Santa Clarita Valley’s real estate market is creating unique opportunities for buyers and sellers,…
Todd Tisdell, left, and Geoff Pocock in the Pocock Brewery in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal
COUNTY: Breweries, wineries can reopen outdoors next week
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to allow breweries and wineries to resume outdoor operations in one week. Under the state’s guidelines, counties in the state’s most…
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Control your hearing with the Oticon ON app
Dr. Kevin Bolder AuD, Audiology Associates The Oticon ON App is an internet-connected hearing aid app that gives you total control of your hearing aids. Using TwinkLink technology, the ON…
Firefighters work to snuff out a big rig fire that slowed traffic on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 Sunday evening. October 04, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.
Big rig engulfed in flames sparks small fire in brush in Castaic
Fire officials received reports of a big rig on fire, pulled over on the southbound lanes of Interstate 5 near the Lake Hughes exit around 6:45 p.m. Sunday, according to…
The COVID-19 virus. Courtesy of National Institute of Health
SCV sees four COVID-19-related deaths
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health officials released the following updated COVID-19 statistics Sunday, with four additional deaths reported in the Santa Clarita Valley, bringing the local death toll…
The Winnicks stand in front of their newly purchased home that was featured on HGTV's "Rock the Block." Courtesy
HGTV ‘Rock the Block’ houses become homes
A year after the premiere of HGTV’s new home-design show, “Rock the Block,” Gloria Tsang Winnick still can’t believe she’s living in a home fashioned by her favorite HGTV designer. …
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Robert Lamoureux | Electrician needed for breaker repair work
Question No. 1 Robert, My breaker popped a few days ago. After repeated attempts trying to get it to reset, it is holding. I went to the big box stores,…
Nutritionalist Michelle Schirra. Dan Watson/The Signal
Understanding food, fitness and our immune system
With germs and viruses the center of attention in 2020, so should be your immune system, as this complicated network of immune cells stands between you and these deadly infections,…
David Hegg is senior pastor of Grace Baptist Church and a Santa Clarita resident. "Ethically Speaking" runs Saturdays in The Signal.
David Hegg | What Will You Do About It?
By David Hegg Perhaps I am overstating the case, but it sure seems like we are in the throes of a once-in-our-lifetime convergence of disasters. First, I’ll give you my…
