Business

Paycheck Protection loans just got easier

To give small businesses a little reprieve from the strict guidelines put forth in the Paycheck Protection Program, President Donald Trump signed House Resolution 7010, or the “Paycheck Protection Flexibility

Westfield Valencia Town Center to reopen Wednesday

After delaying reopening due to nearby protests as a precaution, Westfield Valencia Town Center officials announced the mall will reopen Wednesday.  This comes after a more than two-month closure amid

Paul Butler: Pushing the envelope

Winston Churchill famously once said of the United States and Great Britain that we are just “two countries divided by a common language,” and I have so often found that

Westfield pushes back reopening amid protests

Westfield Valencia Town Center officials said Tuesday they’re moving back the mall’s reopening as a precaution due to protests throughout Los Angeles County following the death of George Floyd in

Henry Mayo is open for business

Our community has responded well to stay-at-home and social distancing recommendations.  Thank you for doing your part to “flatten the curve” and reduce the spread of COVID-19.  It’s because of

fail to plan? you’re planning to fail

Dwight D. Eisenhower said “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” As I write this, the “stay at home” and only

Cool Roofing for commercial buildings

Most people think of a roof as something that protects from the rain, and a bad roof is referred to as a “leaky roof.” But in Southern California, there are

How to protect your ears from loud noise

Exposure to loud noise is a common reason why people develop hearing loss. At least 10 million adults in the U.S. have noise-induced hearing loss. While you can still enjoy

The summer of the 2020 Assessment Roll

Sweltering hot days of summer are here and so is the most significant item I do as your assessor: the 2020 Assessment Roll. Some may be scratching their head and

Workplace woes in the quarantine era

“There’s always someone worse off than you.” This is a commonly known phrase that seems commonly forgotten, especially during these strange days of COVID-19. There are indeed, many workplace woes.

The 5 Rs: economic strategy for recovery

L.A. County recently formed the Economic Resiliency Task Force with leaders from business, labor, government and education communities to develop actionable recommendations to improve the economy, create jobs and return

Real estate in The COVID-19 Reality

Commercial Landlords are facing unprecedented government rules, as well as tenants who can’t operate — and therefore generate income to pay their rent. Commercial properties should categorize their tenants. First

City and nation grapple with the job losses

Nearly 4.6 million Californians, among them many Santa Clarita Valley employers and employees alike, have filed for unemployment claims since mid-March, painting an unsettling image of the pandemic’s ripple effect