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Politics and government

Valladares calls on Congress to protect California businesses from tax hikes 

News release  State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, has co-authored Senate Joint Resolution 15, urging Congress to shield California businesses from federal tax hikes triggered by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s failure to repay the state’s COVID-era unemployment insurance debt, according to a news release from the senator’s office.  “California businesses survived shutdowns, protected jobs and held their communities together — and this is how Sacramento repays them,” Valladares said in the

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Paul Butler | Service Is a Choice 

The first time we came to America was in the summer of 2001. We spent two weeks at Disney World in Florida. Our daughter, Brodie, was about 5, and our son,

Adalyn Rodriguez, 7, fills her free Slurpee cup with the Piña Colada flavor for National 7-Eleven Day at the Valencia location on Newhall Ranch Road on Monday, July 11, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

7-Eleven plans to close 645 locations in North America 

By Bill Pan Contributing Writer   Convenience store giant 7-Eleven is set to close hundreds of locations across North America during its current fiscal year.  In its fourth-quarter earnings report released on April

“The Daily Buzz” celebrated its 100th episode on Tuesday. Pictured, from left: Director Billy Carmichel, co-host Martha Aguilera, Executive Producer Richard Budman (Signal publisher and owner), host Joe Messina, Director Mark Mosley and Director Sean Miller. “The Daily Buzz” is the weekday morning show that runs 6-9 a.m. on The Buzz, The Signal’s streaming channel, which is available at buzzscv.com as well as streaming platforms including Roku and Apple TV. Staff photo.

‘Daily Buzz’ celebrates its 100th 

“The Daily Buzz” celebrated its 100th episode on Tuesday. Pictured, from left: Director Billy Carmichel, co-host Martha Aguilera, Executive Producer Richard Budman (Signal publisher and owner), host Joe Messina, Director Mark Mosley and Director Sean Miller. “The Daily Buzz”

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Paul Butler | Membership Lessons at Work 

Many entrepreneurs and employees choose, at some stage, to invest their personal time and financial resources into professional organizations. These trade associations are usually led by a full-time executive director and, if they are economically able, will often have a

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Chamber to host WorkWell summit May 14 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has officially launched WorkWell: The Business & Wellness Summit, a new, high-impact experience redefining how businesses approach performance, culture and workplace success, according to

Longtime SCV manufacturer sends 300 jobs to Illinois 

In a major hit to the local manufacturing scene, Santa Clarita’s fifth-largest private employer and its largest manufacturer is sending 300 jobs to the Midwest, per a news release the company sent Wednesday. 

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Paul Butler | Workplace Lessons from the Journey 

Recently, I traveled across the country to facilitate a leadership retreat for a client. During the long journey, I had three experiences that turned into valuable workplace lessons I thought would be beneficial

McLean tells activist origin story at VIA event 

Santa Clarita City Councilwoman Marsha McLean defines her career as a public servant with a story well-known to old-school Santa Clarita residents.   In the back of Margarita Mexican Grill on a recent Thursday evening, McLean – sitting on a towering bar chair at

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Paul Butler | Mergers, Marriages and Promises 

Yesterday, my wife and I were blessed to be guests at the second-best wedding we’ve ever attended. Obviously, the best was our own 31 years ago — my wife told me to type that!

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Mechanix Wear acquires protective apparel manufacturer OTEX 

News release  Mechanix Wear, a Valencia-based designer and manufacturer of high-performance hand protection and protective apparel, announced it has acquired OTEX, a developer and manufacturer of tech-enabled personal protective equipment.   Mechanix Wear is backed by

Professionals throughout the Santa Clarita Valley networked at the office of Thompson Von Tungeln during the SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Photos: SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer

Professionals throughout Santa Clarita gathered for the SCV Chamber Business After Hours Mixer at Thompson Von Tungeln in Valencia on Wednesday. Along with the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, attendees were