Saugus cafe saga continues in court
August 13, 2026
A lawsuit filed by the owners of L.A. County’s oldest continuously operating restaurant, which accuses a well-known local family of stealing their property, is now expected back in court in
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SCV Chamber of Commerce celebrates Black Business Month
August 13, 2026
The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce welcomed community members, Black-owned businesses and a spirit of camaraderie to the California Institute of the Arts to celebrate Black Business Month last week. Three Black-owned businesses — Mississippi Georgia Fried, NOLA Med
JCI Santa Clarita members attend UN Youth Summit in New York
August 12, 2026
News release JCI Santa Clarita members Kari McCoy and Justin Charles recently represented the Santa Clarita Valley on the global stage by attending the JCI Global United Nations Youth Summit
Former Disney CEO, business partner buy Lakers for $12.5B
August 12, 2026
By Jill McLaughlin Contributing Writer Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and businessman Josh Kushner have agreed to purchase the Los Angeles Lakers for $12.5 billion, the partners confirmed on Wednesday. The
LA County launches ‘Path to 2028’
August 5, 2026
News release As L.A. County closes it celebration of the World Cup, the Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity is launching Path to 2028, a countywide initiative designed to ensure that small businesses, workers and communities benefit
Space Force expands space vehicle processing at Vandenberg
August 5, 2026
News release EL SEGUNDO – The U.S. Space Force Acting Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Space Access has awarded the third National Security Space Launch Space Vehicle Processing Commercial Solutions Opening contract to
Decline-in-value review forms available for property owners
August 4, 2026
News release Los Angeles County property owners may now file an application for a Decline-in-Value Review if they believe the market value of their property has fallen below its current
Paul Butler | Lessons from the Pitch
August 1, 2026
I love soccer. It’s often referred to as the “beautiful game” whereas sadly, many of the locals still refer to it as the “boring game.” I think that’s because most folks who were born and raised in
City seeks restaurant operator for roller rink
July 30, 2026
News release The city of Santa Clarita is seeking proposals from experienced food service operators to manage The Wheel, the quick-service restaurant to be located within the new The Rink Sports Pavilion at 20860 Centre Pointe Parkway. Expected to
VIA announces pending retirement of President/CEO Kathy Norris
July 30, 2026
News release The Valley Industry Association has announced the pending retirement of President/CEO Kathy Norris, highlighting a career spanning more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization, its members, and the greater business community,
Effort to stop Wiley Canyon Project dealt a blow
July 29, 2026
In a tentative ruling posted this week, an L.A. County Superior Court judge granted a motion dismissing a writ that’s part of a legal effort filed by a neighbor of the Wiley
Fed leaves interest rates unchanged
July 29, 2026
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged for the fifth straight meeting on Wednesday. Nine members of the Federal Open Market Committee — also known as the FOMC — agreed to leave
Paul Butler | Putting Learning into Action
July 25, 2026
Recently, I heard it said that anatomically, there’s an average of 18 inches between someone’s brain and their heart. In my consulting experience, that short distance can make a world of difference
Valladares joins bipartisan coalition aiming to protect entertainment industry jobs
July 24, 2026
News release State Sen. Suzette Martinez Valladares, R-Acton, joined 38 of her legislative colleagues in sending a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom, Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón, and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, urging them to protect
Bouquet Canyon pop-up event aims to help struggling corner
July 24, 2026
A roaming mariachi band and the house band from Marci’s Sports Bar & Grill filled the parking lots with music at Bouquet Canyon and Plum Canyon roads Thursday. But the tunes and pop-up tents weren’t enough
LA County settles consumer protection lawsuit against H&R Block
July 24, 2026
News release Los Angeles County has reached a pre-litigation settlement of consumer protection claims against HRB Digital LLC and HRB Tax Group Inc. (collectively, H&R Block), the county announced in a news
Chamber announces Black Business Month honorees
July 24, 2026
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced this year’s honorees for its fourth annual Black Business Month Celebration, an evening dedicated to recognizing outstanding Black-owned businesses while bringing the entire Santa Clarita Valley community together in celebration, connection and mutual support, according to a news release from the chamber. The honorees are to be recognized on Thursday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 p.m. at California Institute of the Arts, 24700 McBean
Trump imposes new forced-labor tariffs on 60 trade partners
July 24, 2026
By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on 60 economies on Friday, shortly after midnight, over alleged forced-labor violations. The White House proposed last month a new round of
COC employee wins cybersecurity award
July 23, 2026
News release Hsiawen Hull, executive director of infrastructure and information security at College of the Canyons, has been awarded the Innovation & Best Practices Award by the Multi-State Information Sharing
Residents once again raise concern about Eternal Valley
July 22, 2026
Signs indicated water work is under way Wednesday at Eternal Valley Memorial Park, but there was no reason given for why big patches of dead and dying grass are scattered throughout the local cemetery. “Waterworks Renovation