Read more about the article Make DEI part of your corporate DNA
Seeking equity means driving out barriers that have prevented the full participation of all groups, writes business expert Paul Raggio. Metro

Make DEI part of your corporate DNA

 By Paul Raggio, co-owner One True North  DEI … diversity, equity and inclusion, is the subject of many corporate discussions and professional journals, and well should be.   I attended the…

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Read more about the article Overdue difficult conversations you should have
Focusing on performance and creating clear expectations for your employees are critical steps in evaluating results and setting goals.

Overdue difficult conversations you should have

 By Ken Keller   Longevity in a company is not loyalty. Employee loyalty often manifests by showing up for a paycheck, for as long as possible, doing as little as required…

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Read more about the article Enjoying nature? Poisonous plants to know before you go
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia. 041621. Dan Watson/The Signal

Enjoying nature? Poisonous plants to know before you go

By Patrick Moody, spokesman for Henry Mayo   Are you looking to head to other parts of the country for some camping or hiking? First, it's good to brush up on…

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Read more about the article The importance of serving people well
Employees may know what to do and will likely do it if rewarded and trained accordingly, writes expert Paul Butler, but how it’s done is largely in the hands of the human. Metro

The importance of serving people well

“The secret to the many is the one” is a phrase I picked up at some point somewhere. I can’t recall why someone said that to me or in what…

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Read more about the article A look at the return of travel and tourism in California
Hundreds vehicles in line up at the entrance of Six Flags Magic Mountain for vaccination shots in Valencia on Tuesday, 011921. Dan Watson/The Signal

A look at the return of travel and tourism in California

By Miranda Green, Courtesy of CalMatters.org  When COVID-19 shut down businesses and travel across the U.S., communities such as Anaheim that rely heavily on entertainment and tourism were some of…

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Read more about the article Landscape Development Inc. proud to call SCV home
Landscape Development CEO Gary Horton stands in one of his landscaped medians on Commerce Center Drive. Cory Rubin/The Signal

Landscape Development Inc. proud to call SCV home

 Courtesy of Landscape Development Inc.   Landscape Development, Inc has made its home in the Santa Clarita Valley since 1984. With a strong standing in the community and valued workplace environment we…

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Read more about the article Assessor 101: a few things property owners should know
There are some programs and resources available through the county Assessor’s Office that can save you money each year on your tax bill, particularly if you’re involved in a real estate transaction. Metro

Assessor 101: a few things property owners should know

By Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County assessor  From the Assessor’s Office  As you might imagine my office receives literally tens of thousands of questions annually, interestingly enough, mostly dealing with real…

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Read more about the article Sustainability in the suburbs — for sure!
Scott Cameron, center, a wildlife biologist with Ecological Scientists Inc. contracted by the City of Santa Clarita, talks with Heather Merenda, right, of the city's environmental services division, and the department's intern, Kelsey Alter, left, as they look for patches of arundo, as seen in the foreground, in the Santa Clara River near the end of Avenue Tibbitts on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Katharine Lotze/The Signal

Sustainability in the suburbs — for sure!

By Holly Schroeder, President & CEO of the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp.  When workers were asked to stay away from their offices in 2020, it set off a…

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Read more about the article Arlington defeats Hart 1-0 in state semifinals
Hart High School senior Jake Villar pitches during Tuesday's game against Cerritos. June 08, 2021. Bobby Block / The Signal.

Arlington defeats Hart 1-0 in state semifinals

By Ryan Menzie For The Signal  Hart High baseball once again made it to the semifinals bracket, and once again came up just shy, losing 1-0 to Arlington in the state playoffs.  The end…

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Read more about the article West Ranch baseball coach Casey Burrill steps back, AD Ryan Lindgreen to take helm
West Ranch High School head baseball coach Casey Burrill is stepping down after more than 17 years with the program. Courtesy photo

West Ranch baseball coach Casey Burrill steps back, AD Ryan Lindgreen to take helm

By Ryan Menzie For The Signal   Casey Burrill officially will be stepping down as head baseball coach at West Ranch High School, but plans to stay on as an assistant coach for as long as they’ll have him…

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Read more about the article Property crimes make up bulk of Part-I reports in May
The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station can be reached by calling 661-260-4000.

Property crimes make up bulk of Part-I reports in May

Property crimes in the Santa Clarita Valley continued to make the lion’s share of the reported incidents to the Sheriff’s Station in May, according to numbers released recently by Sheriff…

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Read more about the article PHOTOS | Westfield kicks off Hello Sunshine summer music event
Attendees listen as Santa Clarita resident Lexi Albin, the first artist to entertain at the three-day Hello Sunshine summer kick-off, sings her original songs in the Westfield Valencia Town Center courtyard on Friday, 062521. Dan Watson/The Signal

PHOTOS | Westfield kicks off Hello Sunshine summer music event

Westfield Valencia Town Center kicked off its three-day Hello Sunshine summer music event Friday. The event continues Saturday and Sunday. Santa Clarita resident Lexi Albin prepares to entertain at the…

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Read more about the article State of the State: ‘Common sense is not common practice’ in Sacramento
State Sen. Scott Wilk, left, and Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares attend the Valley Industry Association's fourth annual State of the State luncheon at the Hyatt Regency Valencia in Valencia on Friday, 062521. Dan Watson/The Signal

State of the State: ‘Common sense is not common practice’ in Sacramento

More than 100 local business and community leaders attended the Valley Industry Association’s fourth annual State of the State at the Hyatt Regency Valencia Friday afternoon.  Santa Clarita Republicans Sen. Scott Wilk and Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares discussed their work at the state Capitol in…

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Read more about the article Developer proposes assisted living facility on Soledad Canyon
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

Developer proposes assisted living facility on Soledad Canyon

A proposed 100,000-square-foot senior assisted living facility will be on the Santa Clarita Planning Commission’s agenda Tuesday, July 6, when the commission will meet in person for the first time since early last year.  The…

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Read more about the article City accepting applications for vacant parks commissioner position
Santa Clarita City Hall, as pictured on February, 26, 2020, is located on the 23900 block of Valencia Blvd. Dan Watson/The Signal

City accepting applications for vacant parks commissioner position

The city of Santa Clarita is encouraging interested and qualified residents to apply for an open commissioner position available on the city’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission. The term will expire…

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Read more about the article Retired Navy officer joins 25th District race
Quaye Quartey. Courtesy of Quartey for Congress.

Retired Navy officer joins 25th District race

Quaye Quartey is running for Congress to “move America forward,” he told The Signal.  A Democratic candidate for the 25th Congressional District, Quartey, a business owner and retired Navy intelligence officer, said “the insurrection was really the crystallizing moment for me.”  “To…

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Read more about the article Newsom recall effort clears one more hurdle
A person holding a "recall gavin" sign is directing traffic to a recall Governor Newson petition signing signing booth at the corner of Via Princessa and Sierra Highway on Saturday, 021321. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newsom recall effort clears one more hurdle

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber announced Wednesday that the petition to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom maintained enough signatures to initiate an election following a 30-day period when signatories could choose to withdraw their signatures. …

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