Developer to conduct outreach on Wiley Canyon project
June 4, 2024
A developer is hosting a pair of community meetings next week on the former Smiser Mule Ranch property, which has been proposed for a 379-unit mixed-use development with a senior
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Paul Butler | Change is the only constant
June 1, 2024
One of the first jobs I had was at a Holiday Inn in Birmingham, England. I was 22 years old. I was very proud of my job title, mainly because
City receives trio of public works awards
May 31, 2024
News release The American Public Works Association’s Southern California Chapter once again recognized the city of Santa Clarita for its accomplishments, honoring the city with three public works awards for
Covington Group hosts groundbreaking for industrial warehouse
May 31, 2024
The promise of more industrial warehouse space to meet growing demand was cause for a celebration in Saugus Thursday among the collection of Santa Clarita Valley business leaders at the
Chiquita Canyon hosting in-person sessions to provide help for relief fund Friday, Saturday
May 29, 2024
Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials announced community meetings for Friday and Saturday intended to give information about its relief program, which was the source of much discussion at the recent Community
City earns five CAPIO awards for communications and outreach
May 28, 2024
News release The city of Santa Clarita’s communications division was recently recognized by the California Association of Public Information Officials for its outreach efforts and impactful campaigns across special events,
Paul Butler | Parenting children and leading people at work
May 25, 2024
We were blessed with two children, although during those early teenage years, we questioned that blessing! Joking aside, they are both now young adults in their late twenties with good
Report: Families struggle with high food costs despite SNAP benefits
May 24, 2024
By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer Government food benefits are not meeting the needs of low-income American families as they struggle with high food costs triggered by persistent inflation, according to a
SCV Water wins awards for communication
May 24, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has received four awards from the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO). In addition to three Awards of Distinction for
Target sales drop as inflation-weary consumers pull back
May 24, 2024
By Tom Ozimek Contributing Writer Target stock fell over 8% on Wednesday after the retailer posted quarterly results that showed sales declining for the fourth straight quarter as inflation-weary customers pulled
Planning Commission signs off on mall plans
May 23, 2024
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission unanimously approved its recommendation Tuesday of the Town Center Specific Plan, an effort by planners to keep the mall a retail driver for the city
Chiquita Canyon committee shares update on relief fund
May 22, 2024
The head of the Chiquita Canyon Advisory Committee has raised pointed questions for landfill officials and regulators as residents remain plagued by their potential exposure to noxious chemicals and nauseating
21 COC students receive fire technology scholarships
May 22, 2024
News release Twenty-one College of the Canyons fire technology students have received $1,000 scholarships from Edison International to cover tuition, books and school-related fees. The students are: Brandon Aghakhanian, Alexis
Henry Mayo Trauma Center celebrates 40 years
May 21, 2024
There was a message of gratitude Tuesday at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital as a procession of representatives for local elected officials spoke, providing the usual form of recognition — a
Paul Butler | Speaking up at work
May 18, 2024
I was standing in my favorite bagel store recently, waiting for my order to be processed, and struck up a conversation with a stranger also waiting for hers. She started
Debate continues on energy storage plans for Acton
May 17, 2024
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita, was the latest official to weigh in on a debate over battery energy storage plans for Acton, including one he said would connect along the
VIA holds discussion of AI during Workforce Development Conference
May 17, 2024
The Valley Industry Association hosted its 2024 Workforce Development Conference, “The Future of Work: Leading a Human-Centered Workplace,” at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday. Jorge Marquez, chairman of the
City committee reviews housing, public safety bills
May 16, 2024
The Legislative Committee for the Santa Clarita City Council reviewed bills that council members have described as taking aim at local control and addressing rising crime, two of the city’s
Developers make new plans for Main Street
May 14, 2024
A pair of projects were proposed for the 24300 block of Main Street in Newhall last month, according to records obtained from Santa Clarita City Hall. The development group behind