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Paul Butler | Why inflation can be a good thing 

Inflation is often seen as a negative economic force, raising the cost of living, reducing purchasing power, and destabilizing markets. However, it can also have positive effects for businesses. In

Gun club hosts harm-reduction group 

A handful of mental health advocates met Wednesday at a seemingly unlikely setting to solve the problems facing the Lethal Means Subcommittee: the Oak Tree Gun Club.   But the group,

Dutch Bros looking at SCV locations  

While some Santa Clarita coffee lovers are still awaiting a first Dutch Bros location, the Oregon-based coffee chain already is looking for permission on a possible second site, according to

Princess planning to set sail in 2028 

One of the city of Santa Clarita’s largest employers, Princess Cruises, confirmed Monday its three-year plan to leave the Santa Clarita Valley, striking a blow to local efforts to attract

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Trump orders 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer   President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports.  Speaking to reporters on Air Force One as he flew from Florida

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Appellate judge sets date for Cemex briefs 

One of the longest-running legal dramas in Santa Clarita Valley history is set to begin its latest chapter this month.  Justice Elwood Lui, presiding judge of the 2nd District Court

City audit details local jobs picture, trends 

The Santa Clarita City Council approved an annual audit report that provided updated figures for the city’s finances, its largest employers and its growth trends.  The council approved the federally

Paul Butler commentary

Paul Butler | Great Places to Work 

We often hear people say they love their job, their boss, or their coworkers. Why do we use such an emotive word to describe our work?  Many people don’t realize

Residents still roiled over Placerita housing permits 

The Santa Clarita City Council on Tuesday declined to agendize another Placerita Canyon discussion about concerns that a permitting process is letting The Master’s University transform an equestrian neighborhood without