Going the Extra Mile: Obedience training
January 4, 2019
One of the many things I enjoy about the holiday season is having the luxury of time to take much longer and more leisurely walks with our little dog —
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The Pie Tin owners announce bakery up for sale
January 4, 2019
The Santa Clarita Valley’s specialty bakery The Pie Tin is going up for sale, owners announced Thursday. “We are suffering from our own success,” co-owner Laura Jardine said in a
SCV’s Galpin Subaru to close doors indefinitely by Jan. 9
January 4, 2019
Plans for Santa Clarita’s Galpin Subaru to relocate elsewhere in the Santa Clarita Valley no longer have the green light, so the local dealership is set to close down indefinitely,
Going the Extra Mile: Lessons on a Monday
December 29, 2018
To help put our children through university, I’ve been teaching at an expensive private college in Los Angeles just on Mondays. I have learned a lot from four people at
SCV Chamber announces 2019 Business Awards recipients
December 28, 2018
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its Business Awards recipients for 2018. Every year, the Chamber Business Awards look at proactive and exciting members who are part
Going the Extra Mile: The Gift Exchange
December 22, 2018
Regardless of your religious beliefs, most people will participate in a gift exchange within a few days’ time. The gift was purchased, and so the giver had to give something
Connecting to a cause: Give where you live, SCV
December 21, 2018
Philanthropy should be a key component of every business operating within a local market area, and these efforts should align with the strategic goals of the business. Beyond doing good
City looks to improve traffic through Intelligent Transportation System
December 21, 2018
The City Council recently approved the final step in a citywide program aimed at improving the traffic system in Santa Clarita through advanced technology. In its Dec. 11 regular
Looking back on a good year
December 16, 2018
2018 was a very good year for the Santa Clarita Valley, and 2019 shapes up to be good, as well. Our local job growth has chugged along in a healthy
New laws on sexual assault, employee training, settlements
December 15, 2018
Gov. Jerry Brown has signed into law several new bills, including one that extends statute of limitations time frame to file sexual harassment claims; another prohibiting confidential settlement agreements for
Drive safe this holiday season
December 14, 2018
Sleep recommendations: Drivers who fall short are more likely to crash Hitting the road tomorrow morning? Better hit the pillow on time tonight. Sleeping fewer than seven of the past
SCV businesses partner on new, monthly social mixer for professionals
December 14, 2018
Businesses operating in the Santa Clarita Valley have partnered to create a monthly social mixer designed to offer a space for real estate agents and other professionals to connect. Oksana
Pace bikes roll into Santa Clarita
December 12, 2018
Some residents have spotted electric scooters in parts of the Santa Clarita Valley. Their placement on sidewalks isn’t permitted by the city, but a similar concept is — and may
Award-winning Santa Clarita Business Incubator thriving
December 12, 2018
Almost five years ago, the Santa Clarita Business Incubator opened its doors with a mission to help local entrepreneurs groom their cutting-edge ideas and connect them to resources to help
Code Ninjas comes to Santa Clarita
December 11, 2018
With color-filled screens and toon-style animations, many would probably guess that 6-year-old Kayla Buff was playing a children’s computer game on a laptop. Though not far from that, she and
Signal hosting Top Businesses awards event in December
December 8, 2018
About 100 members of the Santa Clarita Valley business community gathered Thursday at Valencia Country Club, to recognize local leaders and organizations at the 2018 Top Businesses awards banquet.
Hyatt Regency’s new restaurant and bar nears completion
December 7, 2018
Frequent visitors and passers-by of the Hyatt Regency Valencia may have already noticed an “under construction” portion of the hotel but officials are already sharing a sample of the nearly
California becomes first state to require solar panels on new homes
December 6, 2018
Santa Clarita developers, government leaders and environmental activists were left to speculate on the future of various local housing projects after a new crop of housing standards were approved in
Urgent: It’s time to adjust your tax plan
December 5, 2018
New tax laws are significant and sweeping. To move from loss to gain, it’s time to rethink your tax strategy — especially in retirement. When it comes to your finances,
Energy for California by Californians
December 4, 2018
The holiday season is a time of reflection for all Californians to appreciate the contributions of working families and ensure that we are doing everything we can so the next