Civil unrest may lead to property tax relief

By Jeff Prang Los Angeles County Assessor To say that the year 2020 has been a time of unprecedented challenges is an understatement of Shakespearean proportions. And it’s still not

Business and golf: The game is the same

Ken Keller SCVBJ Contributor The country is starting to open up, and you can now actually watch golf tournaments on television again. Professional golf is much more than watching the

Civil immunity in the era of COVID19

Justin R. Wilmers Poole Shaffery & Koegle Introduction With the recent unveiling of the White House’s “Opening Up America Again” one thing is clear — the states will “call their

Henry Mayo is open for business

Our community has responded well to stay-at-home and social distancing recommendations.  Thank you for doing your part to “flatten the curve” and reduce the spread of COVID-19.  It’s because of

fail to plan? you’re planning to fail

Dwight D. Eisenhower said “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” As I write this, the “stay at home” and only

Cool Roofing for commercial buildings

Most people think of a roof as something that protects from the rain, and a bad roof is referred to as a “leaky roof.” But in Southern California, there are

How to protect your ears from loud noise

Exposure to loud noise is a common reason why people develop hearing loss. At least 10 million adults in the U.S. have noise-induced hearing loss. While you can still enjoy

The summer of the 2020 Assessment Roll

Sweltering hot days of summer are here and so is the most significant item I do as your assessor: the 2020 Assessment Roll. Some may be scratching their head and

Workplace woes in the quarantine era

“There’s always someone worse off than you.” This is a commonly known phrase that seems commonly forgotten, especially during these strange days of COVID-19. There are indeed, many workplace woes.

The 5 Rs: economic strategy for recovery

L.A. County recently formed the Economic Resiliency Task Force with leaders from business, labor, government and education communities to develop actionable recommendations to improve the economy, create jobs and return

Real estate in The COVID-19 Reality

Commercial Landlords are facing unprecedented government rules, as well as tenants who can’t operate — and therefore generate income to pay their rent. Commercial properties should categorize their tenants. First

Talk to your banker — today

As a community-based business bank, Mission Valley is committed to supporting clients, staff and community. Now on the financial frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, the bank is focused on helping

Henry Mayo’s response to COVID-19

Patrick Moody, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Following the COVID-19 outbreak, our community’s response has been overwhelming and inspiring. Local government agencies, businesses, volunteer organizations and people from all walks of

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

Three reasons for businesses to go solar

By Marc Salata – Director of Marketing, SunPower by Green Convergence Commercial solar is a great investment for companies looking to lower overhead. Any low building with plenty of square

How hearing aids can help prevent dementia

Researchers found that hearing loss affects how quickly and severely dementia progresses. Fortunately, correcting hearing loss with hearing aids can possibly prevent the effects of cognitive decline. Learn more about

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

There will be better days ahead

People in business abhor uncertainty. The wild swings in the stock markets signal that there is a lack of clarity about what this country, and the rest of the world