Paul Butler | Change is the only constant
March 2, 2024
A little while back, we took a family trip to Yosemite. My in-laws were visiting from England, and they’d never seen the natural wonders of the giant, ancient sequoia trees,
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WeWil Collaborative to host event celebrating International Women’s Day
March 1, 2024
News release WeWil Collaborative, Women Empowering Women in Leadership, is inviting the community to their second annual live event celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 at The Main in
City to hold hearing on Wiley Canyon project
February 29, 2024
A project proposed for Wiley Canyon in Newhall that’s been talked about by area residents for months has a date before the city of Santa Clarita Planning Commission in March.
City to host meeting on plan for mall tonight
February 29, 2024
The city of Santa Clarita is hosting a meeting 6 p.m. Thursday in the Carl Boyer Room at Santa Clarita City Hall to talk about the future of the mall. The
Lief Labs celebrates 15 years, Sen. Alex Padilla attends
February 29, 2024
Lief Labs celebrated its 15th anniversary in business and shared plans for its future in a special event earlier this month at the company headquarters attended by U.S. Sen. Alex
Barger calls on state agencies to close Chiquita
February 27, 2024
L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a call for state regulators to revoke Chiquita Canyon Landfill’s permits Tuesday in response to their legal concerns about the county acting
New developer, new plans
February 26, 2024
City to hear new proposal for former Whittaker-Bermite site next week The city of Santa Clarita is expecting to hear an early public discussion next week for one of the
Wilk honors business leader for Black History Month
February 26, 2024
Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, named local Realtor and business leader Di Thompson as his honoree for February’s Black History Month at a ceremony at City Hall on Friday. “Di’s
Paul Butler | Little birds & big people at work
February 24, 2024
What do little birds and big humans in the workplace have in common? Well, from my window, they demonstrate so many similarities. Let’s take a walk around the garden together
Black ’N Blue garners ABC investigation; bar announces plan to leave
February 23, 2024
In an undated note posted on its door this week, Black ’N Blue, a restaurant and bar at the Valencia Town Center, announced: “Due to forces out of our control,
County to review oversight, mitigation for Chiquita Canyon
February 23, 2024
Amid growing calls to shut down the odorous Chiquita Canyon Landfill, L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger ordered an update to be given Tuesday from agencies that represent “the
Planning OKs tower, home plan, subdivision
February 21, 2024
The Santa Clarita Planning Commission on Tuesday named its new chair for 2024 and also unanimously approved several smaller changes to the city’s landscape. Planning Commissioner Tim Burkhart, who recently
State agency: Chiquita violates toxic waste law
February 21, 2024
The latest problems identified at Chiquita Canyon Landfill are five Class-I violations reported by the state’s Department of Toxic Substances Control, which says the landfill illegally dumped toxic waste at
VIA hosts talk on active-shooter prep
February 21, 2024
Jenny Ketchepaw, vice president of talent engagement at Citizens Business Bank, recalled Tuesday when the reality of an active-shooter situation first hit home for her. It was about nine years
Planners to consider new home, commercial subdivision, tower adjustment
February 19, 2024
The city of Santa Clarita’s Planning Commission is expected Tuesday to discuss a commercial subdivision at a popular shopping center, a property owner’s plans for a new home and a
Paul Butler | ‘It Ain’t What You Do (It’s the Way That You Do It)’
February 17, 2024
Do you ever find yourself with a tune stuck in your head all day? This happened to me recently with the song: “It Ain’t What You Do (It’s the Way
VIA Workforce Development Conference set for May 16
February 16, 2024
News release The Valley Industry Association of Santa Clarita is scheduled May 16 to host the VIA Workforce Development Conference 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia. The conference will
Maquindang achieves executive coach and mentor certification
February 16, 2024
News release Jessper Maquindang has successfully completed the requirements to obtain the certification of certified executive coach and mentor through the Management and Strategy Institute. “Graduates of Management and Strategy
Chamber Health & Wellness Forum to focus on artificial intelligence
February 16, 2024
News release The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is scheduled 8 a.m. March 6 to host its 5th Annual Health & Wellness Forum. This year’s forum will spotlight
City OK’s taking over Vista Canyon bridge plans
February 15, 2024
Santa Clarita City Council members unanimously approved a staff recommendation to assume the design of a bridge for Vista Canyon, a mixed-use transit-friendly development on the east side of town.