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Lief Labs names new chief science officer 

News release  Lief Labs, a Valencia-based manufacturer of dietary supplements, has named Dr. Chioma Ikonte as chief science officer, a position in which she leads Lief’s innovation, product design, development,

Frustrated residents demanded elected officials declare a state of emergency and shut down the Chiquita Canyon Landfill before the community meeting began on Monday evening at Castaic Middle School. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Barger: Landfill to close in 1-2 months  

Hundreds crowd Castaic Middle School for community meeting on Chiquita’s problems  While the Chiquita Canyon Landfill might now be facing a closure deadline of early next year, residents still expressed

For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense Excellence Award. Courtesy photo.

SCV Water wins 5th consecutive WaterSense award 

News release  For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | Positively reducing conflict 

My wife and I recently celebrated 30 years of marriage, and if I’ve learned anything about conflict resolution, it’s to listen twice as much as I speak. Have I mastered

Members from the Valley Industry Association executive board of directors honor Sen. Scott Wilk with a commemorative plaque on Friday night during the organization's 2024 annual Bash event at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia, Calif., on October 18, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Wilk honored at annual VIA Bash 

The Valley Industry Association brought a world of color to the Santa Clarita Valley during the organization’s 42nd annual bash celebration last weekend at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia.   This

Local impact on Walgreens closures uncertain 

While national news reports confirmed Walgreens plans to close thousands of stores to help the pharmacy chain stem losses from a rough fiscal year, the local impacts remain uncertain.  Store

Press release

Chamber to host 14th annual Salute to Patriots 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its 14th annual Salute to Patriots event, as the business community comes together to salute veterans for their leadership

Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, speaks to attendees during a candidate forum hosted by the Valley Industry Association on Tuesday evening at the College of the Canyons. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Garcia speaks to constituents at VIA event 

The final of three candidate forums hosted by the Valley Industry Association turned into what was effectively a town hall for Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, as his opponent in

The Economy

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores by 2027 

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer   Pharmacy chain Walgreens announced it will shut down 1,200 stores across the United States over the next three years.  Closures of Walgreens stores were announced in