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JPL is a research and development lab federally funded by NASA and managed by Caltech. Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech

Budget uncertainty prompts layoffs at JPL 

The director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena this week shared bad news with her team regarding layoffs being forced upon the rocket science facility and its contractors.  The

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VITA to offer free tax preparation services

News release  The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at College of the Canyons will be offering free tax preparation services to individuals who made less than $67,000 in 2023, persons with

Kaiser Permanente mum on Tourney Road deal 

A representative for Kaiser Permanente declined to comment Thursday on the news of its acquisition this month of a building between its two existing facilities on Tourney Road.   The building

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | The Human Service Variable

Lord willing, my wife and I plan to complete a half-marathon in every state. We recently traveled to Austin for No. 12. What struck us most about Texas wasn’t the

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | Reflections on retirement

The word “retirement” keeps popping up.  In most of my social and business circles, either someone has, or soon will be, retiring, and often, I’m asked of my plans.   Lord

Brian Keogle, a partner in the labor and employment practice group at Greenspoon Marder LLP discussed minimum-wage hikes for certain industries and more sick-pay requirements during his annual employment law update. Perry Smith/The Signal

SCV Chamber shares employment law update 

An employment law expert said there wasn’t much good news for most California business owners, based on the legislative changes taking effect Jan. 1, but some employees might appreciate them. 

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Chamber announces Business Award recipients

News release   The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its 2023 Business Award Recipients who are set to be celebrated during the Awards + Installation event on Friday,

A box of ammunition on the counter at Big 5 Sporting Goods in El Cerrito on Sept. 9, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

City declines to add more rules for firearm sales 

The Santa Clarita City Council declined to approve additional regulations for gun and ammunition dealers Tuesday during its discussion of new business.  The City Council unanimously voted not to adopt new

A flier from the city of Santa Clarita's outreach effort in April 2023, when officials were looking for input on the Town Center Specific Plan, an area that includes Valencia Town Center. Courtesy city of Santa Clarita

City seeks balance in Town Center plan 

Months of planning and outreach led to a set of guidelines the city of Santa Clarita created for one of its most significant economic drivers: the Valencia mall.  Santa Clarita