The Santa Clarita Wine-Tasting Scene
December 1, 2024
The last decade has seen some dramatic changes in the SCV, including the closure of many popular wine bars, most notably Lee’s Wine Bistro, and the recent death of Yoon
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180 million shoppers expected to kick off Christmas buying rush
November 29, 2024
By Andrew Moran and Madalina Vasiliu Contributing Writers A record number of shoppers — online and in person — are expected over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, officially marking the start of
Economists grow more optimistic about US economy in 2025
November 28, 2024
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Economists are expressing greater optimism about the U.S. economy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take the reins at the White House, with the latest National
Business owner announces mall plans, then recants
November 27, 2024
Mall tenant posts on social media saying town center owner’s ‘show-and-tell’ includes plans for Costco, restaurants, hotel, apartments, then deletes it, citing inaccuracies A longtime haberdasher at the Valencia Town
Trump vows 25% tariff for Canada, Mexico, ramps up promised levies on China
November 26, 2024
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to impose an additional 10% tariff on any goods coming into the United States from China — over and above any
Photos: Barbie Truck
November 23, 2024
The Valencia Town Center was visited by a truck fully decorated in Barbie theme last weekend. Passerbys could purchase clothes, and other kinds of merchandise Barbie themed.
Paul Butler | The Importance of Calm Leadership
November 23, 2024
I’ll always remember the soccer game when I threw my jersey on the ground to show my disagreement with the referee’s decision to award a penalty kick to our opponents.
Chamber announces annual honor roll for education
November 22, 2024
News release Educational Results Partnership, a nonprofit organization that applies data science to accelerate student success, has released the 2024 Honor Roll list of California’s top performing schools, in partnership
Regulators seek breakup of Google, forced sale of Chrome
November 21, 2024
By Caden Pearson Contributing Writer U.S. regulators asked a federal judge on Wednesday to break up Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its monopoly in the search engine and search
Carrot contamination prompts call for freezer check
November 19, 2024
While the contaminated carrots should be off the shelves, a federal alert over the weekend asked consumers nationally to check any frozen supply they might have after a national E.
Paul Butler | Workplace aristocracy
November 16, 2024
Are you sitting down as you read this? Good. This might shock you—I don’t like “Downton Abbey.” There, I said it. In fact, if you were to ask me to
Chamber announces Employment Law Update
November 15, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual 2025 Employment Law Update, taking place on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the College of the Canyons University
COC purchasing department receives National Procurement Institute award
November 15, 2024
News release For the fourth consecutive time, the College of the Canyons Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management department received a 2024 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award from
County: Landfill faces closure, down to 2 months of capacity
November 11, 2024
Ahead of Tuesday’s Chiquita Canyon Landfill Community Advisory Committee, L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger sent an update that the landfill could reach its capacity and be forced to
SCV Chamber honors local veterans
November 11, 2024
Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce honored eight local veterans on Thursday evening at the SCV Senior Center for the chamber’s 14th annual Salute to Patriots event.
SCV Water wins 7 awards for public relations
November 4, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has received seven awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s Los Angeles chapter. Overall, the agency captured three PRism Awards, the
Paul Butler | AI and Customer Service
November 2, 2024
Each month I attend a meeting with other individuals who work in the field of learning and development. We share best practices, ask each other for advice, and discuss innovations
Chamber announces honorees for Salute to Patriots
November 1, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the city of Santa Clarita, has announced the honorees for the 14th Annual Salute to Patriots, a celebration
Barger, Horvath introduce motion supporting expansion of tax credit for entertainment sector
November 1, 2024
News release L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath have introduced a motion to be voted on at Tuesday’s Board of Supervisors meeting that mobilizes the
Local firm awarded 4 construction projects totaling over $80M
November 1, 2024
News release Santa Clarita-based AMG & Associates has recently been awarded four new public works construction projects in California through competitive bid processes. These four projects include Fire Station No.