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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk walking into the White House grounds in Washington on Feb. 13, 2025. Photo by Travis Gillmore.

SpaceX raises $86B in record-breaking IPO 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  SpaceX raised almost $86 billion from last week’s record initial public offering — also known as an IPO — after major brokers exercised their overallotment of shares, the company said on Monday.  Elon Musk’s rocket, artificial intelligence and satellite company raised $75 billion during the largest IPO ever.  Underwriters — including Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley — chose to purchase an additional 83.3 million shares under the overallotment. Referred to as the “greenshoe,” the overallotment is typically exercised

“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

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Developer announces grand opening of 119-home Sand Canyon project 

News release  Intracorp Homes has announced the grand opening of Pelona Hills at Sand Canyon, a new community of 119 single-family detached hilltop homes.   The Pelona Hills at Sand Canyon Grand Opening event is scheduled to be held on March 28 at the project’s model homes complex, 16255 Rochester Court in