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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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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Val Verde sees spike of 29 new cases as diagnoses countywide surpass 26K

As Los Angeles County prepares a plan to reopen, Public Health Department officials reported Monday that the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases countywide surpassed 26,000, which included a spike…

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Read more about the article Celebrating milestones amid the coronavirus pandemic
Becca and Stephen White wear protective gear representing their at-home wedding held during the COVID-19 lockdown. Courtesy of the Whites.

Celebrating milestones amid the coronavirus pandemic

The novel coronavirus pandemic has temporarily shut down school campuses, concert halls, park facilities and everything in between where communities have congregated to celebrate some of the most important milestones…

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Read more about the article No injuries reported after car shears fire hydrant crash
Firefighters work to stop the flow of water from a damaged fire hydrant Sunday Evening. May 03, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

No injuries reported after car shears fire hydrant crash

Residents on Medley Ridge Drive were treated to unexpected showers after a car slammed into a fire hydrant on the Canyon Country street Sunday evening. The crash took place at…

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Read more about the article One person injured following assault in Newhall
Deputies from the SCV Sheriff's Station investigate reports of an assault that left one person injured Sunday evening. May 03, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

One person injured following assault in Newhall

One person sustained injuries following a suspected assault in Newhall Sunday evening, according to officials. Just before 6 p.m. a man who appeared to be bleeding from his head walked…

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