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Dow plunges more than 600 points amid slowdown fears 

By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer  U.S. stocks fell sharply on Tuesday as weak manufacturing reports and a decline in construction spending fanned fears of an economic slowdown.  According to preliminary data

SCV Elections 2024

VIA to host trio of candidate forums 

News release  The Valley Industry Association is set to host a series of candidate forums, offering the community an opportunity to engage with candidates vying for positions in the Nov.

SCV Elections 2024

Chamber to host election forums 

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is scheduled Friday to host its Election Watch 2024 Candidate Forums, designed for local business and community members to engage

National News

US Chamber asks Congress to avoid corporate tax hike 

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce asked Congress not to raise corporate taxes next year and to support “pro-growth tax policies” that ensure robust economic gains.  In

Edison workers on a lift work on the power lines along Golden Valley Road in Santa Clarita on April 27. Dan Watson/The Signal

Ratepayers express concern over energy costs 

In response to a number of posts online expressing “sticker shock” over July energy bills, Southern California Edison shared a few tips Monday on how ratepayers can “make the most”

More than 100 neighbors and local business owners had a firsthand look at the day-to-day operations at Sunshine Canyon Landfill during an open house held on Aug. 3. Courtesy photo.

Sunshine Canyon Landfill holds open house 

News release  More than 100 neighbors and local business owners had a firsthand look at the day-to-day operations at Sunshine Canyon Landfill during an open house held on Aug. 3.

Business leaders brainstorm possible solutions to one of the topics discussed during the annual Valley Industry Association CEO Forum on Friday morning at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia, Calif., on Aug. 23, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Photos: Valley Industry Association CEO Forum  

Santa Clarita Valley business community leaders discussed topics of interest on Friday morning during the Valley Industry Association’s annual CEO forum at the Hyatt Regency Valencia.   After listening to an

Press release

Chamber to host roundtable with state treasurer 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced a roundtable with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma.   Titled “Leveraging State Opportunities for Businesses and Nonprofits,” this event is

People wait in line to grab barbecue from the Fat Boys food truck on Wednesday evening during the Wild Fork grand opening in Valencia, Calif., on Aug. 22, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Photos: Wild Fork grand opening

Wild Fork celebrated the grand opening of their newest location in Valencia with the Fat Boys food truck, a prize wheel and free samples.

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | Why We All Need Supervision 

Each week during the summer months, Gaynor and I take Mondays off and head to a beach we’ve never visited before. We call our excursions “Summer Loving,” and we’ve truly

Saugus gas station considers car wash 

A Saugus business owner is looking to be the latest to add a car wash to Bouquet Canyon Road.   An application for the Chevron gas station at Bouquet Canyon and