Chamber accepting nominations for Salute to Patriots
October 1, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is calling on the community to help shine a spotlight on the veterans who continue to make a lasting difference in
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Magic Mountain flips the switch on sustainable energy
October 1, 2026
It was a momentous occasion with an electric atmosphere for Six Flags Magic Mountain as workers, local dignitaries and collaborators joined in on “flipping the switch” for the thrill capital’s
Former Kmart center at Bouquet Junction sold for $27.5M
October 1, 2026
News release The shopping center at Bouquet Junction that was long anchored by a Kmart store has been sold for $27.5 million. SRS Real Estate Partners announced in a news
OpenAI cancels launch of new AI model due to safety concerns
September 29, 2026
By Aldgra Fredly Contributing Writer OpenAI said on Monday that it will not release its latest artificial intelligence model, GPT-6.1 Astra, after internal testing flagged that it did not meet the
Photos: SCV Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament
September 28, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 42nd annual “Oak Tree Golf Classic” golf tournament at Valencia Country Club in Valencia on Monday. Photos and video by Kamryn
Trump announces largest-ever US steel plant
September 28, 2026
By Travis Gillmore Contributing Writer WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump revealed plans for the biggest steel plant in United States history during a 2 p.m. ET announcement from the White House
Paul Butler | Service Recovery
September 26, 2026
I’m not a big Elton John fan, but one of his songs has been swimming around in my head these last few days. The tune is titled “Sorry Seems to
‘Creatives’ invited to Business for Artists Conference
September 25, 2026
News release The city of Santa Clarita is inviting community members to its 2026 Business for Artists Conference: “Adaptability and Resilience in an Evolving Art World,” scheduled 9:30 a.m. to
Woodward to shutter longtime SCV aerospace plant
September 21, 2026
The other shoe dropped Monday at the Woodward Inc. manufacturing plant in Valencia, where employees were informed that the aircraft controls company will shut down the facility no later than
Paramount settles antitrust lawsuit challenging merger with Warner Bros
September 21, 2026
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer Paramount Skydance on Monday settled with California and 11 other states that tried to block its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing a path
SCV Chamber celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
September 21, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Latino Business Alliance held its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Wednesday at the Centre, and honored local business owners
Paul Butler | The Power of Focus in Business & Careers
September 19, 2026
We needed some work done on our garage doors a few weeks ago. Thankfully, because we bought new construction, the mechanism was still under warranty. The contractor arrived when he
COC procurement team earns national award
September 18, 2026
News release For the sixth year in a row, the College of the Canyons Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management department has been honored with the 2026 Annual Achievement of Excellence
Chamber golf tournament set for Sept. 28
September 18, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Oak Tree Golf Classic, now in its 42nd year, is scheduled to take place Monday, September 28, at the Valencia Country
Toys ‘R’ US to open 120 new stores across US
September 18, 2026
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Retailer Toys “R” Us announced a major expansion in the United States on Thursday, with 120 standalone stores scheduled to open nationwide during the upcoming holiday
Fed hikes interest rates for first time in 3 years
September 16, 2026
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer The Federal Reserve followed through on its first interest rate hike in more than three years on Wednesday. Officials voted 12-0 to increase the benchmark federal
Residents, landfill expected back in court
September 15, 2026
Attorneys are due back in court this week to hash out the next phase of discovery in the consolidated lawsuit brought by Castaic and Val Verde residents over air and
County warns property owners about fake property tax scam
September 15, 2026
News release Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang and other county officials are warning seniors and other property owners about a property tax scam circulating through social media, online videos,
Paul Butler | Willing but Not Able
September 12, 2026
When our son Henry was about 9 years old, he decided he wanted to play basketball. Having grown up in England, I personally had never played basketball, but, of course, I was eager to
Honorees named for Hispanic Heritage Celebration
September 11, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce and its Latino Business Alliance have announced the 2026 honorees for the 9th Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration: Awards and Networking Reception,