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Don Kimball named new co-chair of SCVEDC board 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. announced the appointment of Don Kimball as co-chair of its board of directors, succeeding John Shaffery, managing partner of Poole Shaffery,

The Albertsons on Copper Hill Drive in Valencia. 110222. Dan Watson/The Signal

Albertsons ending merger agreement with Kroger 

By Zachary Stieber Contributing Writer  Albertsons said on Wednesday it is ending its merger agreement with Kroger.  Albertsons said that Kroger breached the agreement the companies had reached, including by not

John and Lisa Aranda started their first day of ownership at the Magic Cadillac and GM dealership Tuesday. Perry Smith/The Signal

Magic GMC Cadillac opens under new ownership 

Tuesday marked the first official day of operations for the new owners of the Cadillac and GM dealership on Creekside Road in the territory known locally as Auto Dealer’s Row. 

The Rink Sports Pavilion, shown here in an artist's rendering, is scheduled to open in 2026. Rendering courtesy of the city of Santa Clarita.

City to discuss $16M budget revise 

The city of Santa Clarita is expected to approve a $16 million amendment to its previous fiscal year’s budget, and several midyear adjustments for the 2024-25 spending plan, according to

The interior of Double Trouble Wine Room on Main Street in Newhall. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

The Santa Clarita Wine-Tasting Scene 

The last decade has seen some dramatic changes in the SCV, including the closure of many popular wine bars, most notably Lee’s Wine Bistro, and the recent death of Yoon

The mall sign as viewed from Magic Mountain Parkway on Tuesday, 090523. Dan Watson/The Signal

Business owner announces mall plans, then recants 

Mall tenant posts on social media saying town center owner’s ‘show-and-tell’ includes plans for Costco, restaurants, hotel, apartments, then deletes it, citing inaccuracies  A longtime haberdasher at the Valencia Town

The Valencia Town Center was visited by a Barbie Truck on Saturday, where customers could purchase merchandise ranging from jackets to jewelry. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Photos: Barbie Truck

The Valencia Town Center was visited by a truck fully decorated in Barbie theme last weekend. Passerbys could purchase clothes, and other kinds of merchandise Barbie themed.

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Chamber announces annual honor roll for education  

News release  Educational Results Partnership, a nonprofit organization that applies data science to accelerate student success, has released the 2024 Honor Roll list of California’s top performing schools, in partnership