Business

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

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

How businesses adjust to opening up

Chairs stacked on top of tables that have been pushed far from the entrance at restaurants. Hand sanitizer dispensers strategically installed at workstations and face coverings now donned along with

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

The new office normal

As more and more restrictions are eased, it’s now time for businesses to start thinking about what “the new normal” will look like in the workplace. “As we await more

Self-storage project secures $21.7 million funding

George Smith Partners announced recently that it successfully secured financing to develop a six-building self-storage facility near Stevenson Ranch. The $21.7 million, non-recourse, construction-to-permanent loan from a life insurance company

Westfield Valencia Town Center to reopen June 3

The Westfield Valencia Town Center has scheduled its reopening for June 3 after a two-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, mall officials announced Wednesday.  The Valencia mall will reopen

Paul Butler: What’s with all these rules?

I’m noticing three categories of people in their response to the directives we’ve all been given during this pandemic — those who follow the rules, those who partially follow the