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Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | Workplace aristocracy  

Are you sitting down as you read this? Good. This might shock you—I don’t like “Downton Abbey.” There, I said it. In fact, if you were to ask me to

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Chamber announces Employment Law Update  

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has announced its annual 2025 Employment Law Update, taking place on Thursday, Jan. 23, at the College of the Canyons University

Eight veterans were honored at the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce 14th annual Salute to Patriots event at the SCV Senior Center on Thursday afternoon. Maya Morales/The Signal

SCV Chamber honors local veterans  

Members of the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce honored eight local veterans on Thursday evening at the SCV Senior Center for the chamber’s 14th annual Salute to Patriots event. 

From left: Sustainability Manager Matt Dickens, Dolores Campos, Julia Grothe, Chavon Halushka, James Doyle, Casey Gordon, Lindsey Gibson, Laura Gallegos, and Communications Manager Kevin Strauss. Courtesy photo. 

SCV Water wins 7 awards for public relations 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has received seven awards from the Public Relations Society of America’s Los Angeles chapter. Overall, the agency captured three PRism Awards, the

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | AI and Customer Service 

Each month I attend a meeting with other individuals who work in the field of learning and development. We share best practices, ask each other for advice, and discuss innovations

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Lief Labs names new chief science officer 

News release  Lief Labs, a Valencia-based manufacturer of dietary supplements, has named Dr. Chioma Ikonte as chief science officer, a position in which she leads Lief’s innovation, product design, development,

Frustrated residents demanded elected officials declare a state of emergency and shut down the Chiquita Canyon Landfill before the community meeting began on Monday evening at Castaic Middle School. Katherine Quezada/The Signal

Barger: Landfill to close in 1-2 months  

Hundreds crowd Castaic Middle School for community meeting on Chiquita’s problems  While the Chiquita Canyon Landfill might now be facing a closure deadline of early next year, residents still expressed

For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense Excellence Award. Courtesy photo.

SCV Water wins 5th consecutive WaterSense award 

News release  For the fifth consecutive time since its formation in 2018, the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency with a WaterSense

Paul Butler: Going the Extra Mile

Paul Butler | Positively reducing conflict 

My wife and I recently celebrated 30 years of marriage, and if I’ve learned anything about conflict resolution, it’s to listen twice as much as I speak. Have I mastered

Members from the Valley Industry Association executive board of directors honor Sen. Scott Wilk with a commemorative plaque on Friday night during the organization's 2024 annual Bash event at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia, Calif., on October 18, 2024. Trisha Anas/ The Signal.

Wilk honored at annual VIA Bash 

The Valley Industry Association brought a world of color to the Santa Clarita Valley during the organization’s 42nd annual bash celebration last weekend at the Hyatt Regency in Valencia.   This