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Paul Butler | Mindset Matters at Work 

In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, success often hinges not just on technical skills or experience but also on our ability to manage ourselves to better influence others.  Limiting

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington on May 6, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump: US ending all trade talks with Canada 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is ending all trade negotiations with Canada.  In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump said the

John Paul Mitchell on the move  

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott announced this week that John Paul Mitchell Systems, or JPMS, the international hair care company, is relocating its headquarters from Century City to Dallas County.   JPMS

Chiquita hit with stricter monitoring rules 

Prior to the start of another six-hour hearing, air regulators accused Waste Connections and Chiquita Canyon Landfill of weaponizing accommodations and gamesmanship in dragging out its hearing process, which the

River Walk plan gets 1-year extension 

The planners behind River Walk, a mixed-use plan for land just east of Solamint Road, recently received a one-year extension, according to records at Santa Clarita City Hall.  The River

Ed Masterson (left) moderates a panel discussion about workplace safety during a luncheon at College of the Canyons in Valencia, June 20, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

VIA luncheon panel discusses workplace safety

The Valley Industry Association hosted a Friday afternoon luncheon at College of the Canyons in Valencia called “Workplace Safety: Protecting People, Preventing Risks.” Panelists spoke about their individual agencies and

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City reminds residents of organic-waste goals 

Santa Clarita residents might have noticed a slight uptick in trashy social media posts recently, but local officials said there’s a simple explanation.   More than a few concerned residents have

The Ralphs on McBean Parkway in Valencia. Signal file photo.

Grocery workers authorize possible strike 

Compiled from news releases and staff reports  United Food and Commercial Workers local unions representing 45,000 grocery store workers have voted in favor of authorizing their bargaining team to call

Attendees gather for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, June 27. This year's Business Expo is scheduled June 26 at the Valencia Town Center. Signal file photo.

Chamber to host Business Expo June 26 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the return of one of the organization’s most anticipated events — the 2025 Business Expo — taking place on Thursday,