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The California Chamber of Commerce, a powerful business lobbying group, has honed a specific strategy with a high success rate — labeling bills it deems most burdensome “job-killers” and tracking them on an annual list. State Capitol photo by Rahul Lal, CalMatters

State chamber releases list of ‘job-killer’ bills

By Grace Gedye CalMatters Economy Reporter  The California Legislature, with its Democratic supermajority, is known for passing first-in-the-nation laws that ramp up labor and consumer protections — often in the face

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VIA to host ‘Let’s Talk Trash!’ on Tuesday 

News release  Two big changes are in process for businesses and residents of Santa Clarita, with a new residential waste hauler starting July 1 and new state-mandated organics recycling requirements

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | We Carry Our Own Weather

Have you noticed how some people carry their own weather with them? Sadly, some seem to live life under a perpetual cloud of misery and moaning. What makes matters worse

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | Work Hard and Be Nice

I love going to my gym. Well, “love” is perhaps too strong of a word. Let me correct that: I really like going to my gym and love what it

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | The 7 Habits

Recently I was invited to speak at a university and then answer any questions the students had. I was struck by the directness of Brandon’s question: “One book—just one book,

Chamber Expo set to return June 28

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its Business Expo.   Open to all business sectors throughout the SCV, the Business Expo returns

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COC students offer free tax preparation services

News release  The College of the Canyons Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is offering free tax preparation services to individuals who made less than $60,000 in 2022, persons with disabilities

SCV Chamber forms API Business Council

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its new API (Asian/Pacific Islander) Business Council with a mission to grow and strengthen API-owned businesses

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JCI to host ‘Get Real: Adulting 101’

By Molly Meredith Signal Staff Writer  JCI Santa Clarita is scheduled March 18 to host “Get Real: Adulting 101,” from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Santa Clarita Sports Complex.

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TriasMD acquires Gateway Surgery Center

News release   TriasMD, a musculoskeletal management company, has announced its acquisition of Gateway Surgery Center in Santa Clarita.   The move delivers on TriasMD’s promise to expand the successful data/evidence-driven

SCV Chamber of Commerce turns 100 

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 100th anniversary at a ceremony and award show at Canyon Country’s Community Center.   Several prominent elected officials and dignitaries were in