VIA celebrates 40 years with a ball
November 12, 2021
By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer Women wore gowns the color of midnight, deep shades of blue or scarlet red, and men dressed in elegant tuxes while they intermingled and
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Chamber salutes SCV’s patriots
November 11, 2021
Some of the Santa Clarita Valley’s veterans were honored Wednesday at the SCV Chamber of Commerce’s 11th annual Salute to Patriots, recognizing these men and women for not only serving
SCE doesn’t anticipate a PSPS for Santa Ana winds
November 10, 2021
Southern California Edison doesn’t anticipate a public safety power shut-off event in the area this week, although it cautions residents to create an outage plan if weather conditions worsen. In a
Local business overcomes challenges amid pandemic
November 7, 2021
As a first-time business owner, Vivian Campo learned quickly the value of being a planner. “You always have to have plan A, B and C because you never know what’s
Westfield Valencia adapts to pandemic shopping shifts
November 7, 2021
As the pandemic forced many businesses to shut their doors, altogether changing consumers’ shopping habits, retailers have had to find ways to adapt. Through the pandemic, a number of larger
Shadow Pines housing developments set to break ground next year
November 7, 2021
Plans to build nearly 1,000 homes in the Shadow Pines area of Canyon Country are making progress, as developers of the two adjacent projects prepare to break ground next year.
Paul Raggio | Diversity, Leadership, and ‘Scrum’
November 6, 2021
I recently met one of our behind-the-scenes Santa Clarita Valley leaders, about whom I heard many positive things from others in the valley. He’s passionate about leadership and has two decades of senior leader-level experience that put him in the
Where are you going in 2022?
November 6, 2021
By Paul Raggio There’s a famous refrain often quoted to those uncertain where they are headed: “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road’ll take you there!” Come to
Tax savings programs for Veterans
November 6, 2021
By Jeff Prang, Los Angeles County Assessor As we prepare to give thanks this November on Thanksgiving Day, it’s also important to remember those that have served our great nation
Seven questions for a better 2022
November 6, 2021
By Ken Keller As your business planning continues for the new year, I pose thought-provoking questions to help guide your thinking. What business are you really in? Railroads were once
Uncertainty lingers due to eviction moratorium
November 6, 2021
By Emily Alvarenga Signal Senior Staff Writer As the end of another year in the pandemic nears, renters and landlords alike across the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond are working
CEO Spotlight: Adel Villalobos, Lief Labs
November 6, 2021
By Perry Smith Signal Business Editor After starting out with a mission and a handful of employees working in about 8,000 square feet in 2007, Lief Labs CEO Adel Villalobos
Financial advisors say, ‘retirement starts with you’
October 31, 2021
By Jose Herrera Signal Staff Writer Gabriel Bibby, 74, spends much of his time with his wife, three kids and grandchildren. They go to the park, watch movies, and he
A new way to queue without dropping a line
October 30, 2021
Santa Clarita resident Paul Otrokov is obsessed with wait times. While getting his master’s degree in operations research, studying queuing theory, he realized that though it may be a good
Newsom signs order to help tackle supply chain issues
October 24, 2021
As global supply chain issues continue to affect California, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order directing state agencies to identify additional ways to alleviate congestion at the state’s ports.
SBA increases disaster loans under COVID-19 program
October 24, 2021
The Small Business Administration has significantly upped the cap for COVID-19 Emergency Injury Disaster Loans from $500,000 to $2 million, providing low-interest, long-term loans for small businesses and nonprofits that
Paul Raggio | I’ve Got Your Six!
October 23, 2021
A common phrase used in the military to reassure a battle buddy is “I’ve Got Your Six!” Its origin could have been fighter pilots in World War I, where they indicated direction by
City wins 27th consecutive finance award
October 22, 2021
News release For the 27th year in a row, the city of Santa Clarita has received an Investment Policy Certificate of Excellence Award from the Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada
Supes approve additional small business relief program funds
October 19, 2021
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors earmarked $19 million in funds from the COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act to go toward the county’s small business relief programs during Tuesday’s
COC to host Hiring Fest
October 17, 2021
To help address the current labor shortage, the College of the Canyons Career Center is scheduled to host a Hiring Fest on Friday, Oct. 22, at the Dr. Dianne G.