Watch parties to continue as U.S. run comes to end
July 6, 2026
Fans of the “beautiful game” gathered at Patron’s in patriotic garb Monday as the U.S. Men’s National Team took on Belgium. While the result might not have been what fans
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Unemployment falls to 4.2% as US economy adds 57,000 jobs
July 6, 2026
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer Hiring momentum cooled sharply in June as the economy added fewer jobs than expected. Employers added 57,000 new jobs last month, from May’s 129,000 gain, according to
California fishing industry’s workforce is graying
July 4, 2026
By Deborah Brennan CalMatters Writer In choppy surf off of La Jolla, fisherman Shane Volberding fought to land a yellowtail, a silver and gold fish prized in the sushi seafood trade. Gulls wheeled above the water as
Tesla posts record 2nd-quarter performance, European demand surges
July 3, 2026
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Tesla’s second-quarter deliveries came in far above expectations, driven by a sharp rebound in electric-vehicle demand in Europe. The company said Thursday that it delivered 480,126 vehicles
Paul Butler | Happy Birthday to the American Workplace
July 3, 2026
I love these United States and on the eve of celebrating our 250th birthday, here are 10 points that bridge the foundational concepts of the Pledge of Allegiance with the cultural and
VIA hosts cybersecurity event at Child & Family Center
July 2, 2026
The Valley Industry Association’s monthly luncheon focused on cybersecurity at the Child & Family Center’s Education Center on Tuesday. Attendees got to enjoy lunch and mingle before the presentation, “The Cyber Threat You Don’t See Coming:
County, state to give restaurants some help
June 30, 2026
Los Angeles County prides itself on a “world-renowned culinary scene showcasing authentic flavors from virtually every community across the globe” — but breaking into the market can be tough, according
Trump warns gas retailers of ‘big problems’ if they don’t cut prices
June 30, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President Donald Trump on Tuesday demanded that gasoline retailers immediately lower prices at the pump, warning of “big problems” if they fail to pass along the benefits of falling crude oil prices
Paul Butler | Humanity: Our Competitive Edge
June 27, 2026
We recently watched a TV show titled “Humans.” Set in a dystopian future, it portrays a scarily realistic time when we own incredibly life-like human robots that take care of our everyday chores. Based on the leaps
Photos: Cocktails & Conversation
June 26, 2026
The Valley Industry Association held Cocktails & Conversation at Egg Plantation on Thursday, where Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, discussed bills and engaged in conversation regarding recent work.
City plans hearing on Sand Canyon Belcaro
June 26, 2026
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission is planning to hold a hearing on the Beclaro in Sand Canyon project, a plan for 341 homes on 193 acres east of Sand Canyon and
Gold falls below $4K as dollar gains ground
June 25, 2026
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Gold fell below $4,000 per troy ounce for the first time since November as the U.S. dollar climbed to its highest level in more than a year. The
US gasoline prices fall for 6th straight week
June 23, 2026
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer U.S. gasoline prices have fallen for a sixth consecutive week, slipping below $4 per gallon nationally, as easing concerns over global oil supplies and improving prospects
California lawsuit alleges AI gas price fixing
June 23, 2026
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Three California residents are suing a fuel pricing company and several gas station operators, alleging that they use artificial intelligence-based pricing systems to raise gasoline prices in an
Supreme Court allows Exxon Mobil to sue Cuba over assets
June 23, 2026
By Matthew Vadum Contributing Writer The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that Exxon Mobil may sue state-owned companies in Cuba over its energy-related assets that were seized in 1960. The case is Exxon
Paul Butler | Workplace Lessons from a Good Father
June 20, 2026
Early this morning I was scouring the pages on the wonderful worldwide web called Facebook and I came across a short video about my friend Nate. Nate is my neighbor — a man of
‘Billionaires tax’ qualified for ballot: What to know
June 19, 2026
By Kristen Hwang CalMatters Writer A union wants California’s billionaires to rescue the state’s health care system. The billionaires have other ideas. On Wednesday, an initiative to tax the state’s wealthiest residents qualified
NAR economist: US median home price could hit $1M by 2050
June 19, 2026
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer When millennials hit the traditional age of retirement, they could be facing a real estate landscape where a seven-figure price tag is the norm, a top housing
Yum Brands to sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B
June 19, 2026
By Bill Pan Contributing Writer Yum Brands is selling Pizza Hut in a pair of transactions worth a combined $2.7 billion, splitting ownership of the pizza chain between a U.S. private equity firm
Chamber announces Black Business Month celebration
June 19, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its fourth annual Black Business Month Celebration, honoring the resilience, innovation and impact of Black entrepreneurs across the Santa Clarita Valley. This year’s celebration is scheduled to be held on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at the California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia. “A year into serving as chair of the Black Business Council, I am deeply grateful to bring our community together once again for this special celebration,” Tamara Pickering, chair of the Black Business Council, said in a chamber news release. “Every