The new office normal
May 30, 2020
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
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Self-storage project secures $21.7 million funding
May 30, 2020
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
SCV dealerships’ Memorial Day weekend sales volume soar
May 30, 2020
After being closed for two months amid the coronavirus pandemic, car dealerships in the Valencia Auto Center were eagerly awaiting Memorial Day weekend, which has historically been the highest weekend
State approves L.A. County’s variance to reopen, grooming and dine-in service now allowed
May 29, 2020
Los Angeles County entered a new phase Friday in its roadmap toward reopening after receiving the state’s green light to open barbershops and hair salons once again and resume in-person
Westfield Valencia Town Center to reopen June 3
May 27, 2020
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
City Council extends eviction moratorium protections through June 30
May 26, 2020
Tenants in Santa Clarita now have extended protection against evictions and additional time to pay back rent as a result of Tuesday’s City Council vote. Council members voted unanimously to
Santa Clarita unemployment at 20% amid COVID-19 pandemic
May 26, 2020
Santa Clarita is among the top 40 cities in Los Angeles County facing the highest unemployment rates amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to recently released state data. From March
BOS to discuss pros and cons of postponing next minimum wage increase
May 25, 2020
Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger introduced a motion that calls for an analysis of the pros and cons of postponing the upcoming increase of the minimum wage by businesses
California: Places of worship can reopen; in-store shopping allowed
May 25, 2020
Places of worship across California can now reopen under newly released safety guidelines and in-store shopping is now permitted, the state Department of Public Health announced Monday. Health officials provided
Paul Butler: What’s with all these rules?
May 23, 2020
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
Mechanix Wear, Lowe’s donate gloves to soldiers
May 23, 2020
Santa Clarita-based Mechanix Wear teamed up with Lowe’s to create special gloves to protect the hands of those honoring the fallen heroes this Memorial Day. The companies have worked together
County now allowing indoor malls to offer curbside services, beach trails and parking lots now open
May 22, 2020
Ahead of its targeted July 4 reopening date and Memorial Day weekend, Los Angeles County announced Friday three additional openings that include allowing indoor malls to open for curbside service.
California could allow restaurants to expand outdoor services
May 21, 2020
Restaurants and bars in the Santa Clarita Valley could be getting a bit of reprieve from the stay-at-home restrictions, as California Alcoholic Beverage Control officials updated their regulatory relief notices
Amazon coming to SCV: Company to lease space in Needham Ranch industrial park
May 21, 2020
While The Center at Needham Ranch is still under construction, city of Santa Clarita officials confirmed that Amazon is set to move into one of the buildings. “We’re processing building
Businesses continue to suffer amid COVID-19 shutdown
May 20, 2020
As thousands of stores have been closed nationwide since mid-March amid the coronavirus pandemic, many retailers and restaurants, big and small, are struggling to survive the shutdown, while others have
Crazy Otto’s Diner Valencia owner discusses closure
May 19, 2020
After Crazy Otto’s Diner in Valencia was closed Sunday by L.A. County Department of Public Health officials for allowing its customers to dine in despite stay-at-home restrictions, co-owners Jonathan Carrillo
Valencia Crazy Otto’s Diner closed after allowing dine-in
May 18, 2020
Crazy Otto’s Diner in Valencia was closed Sunday after the restaurant had opened for dine-in services despite stay-at-home orders. On Friday, a “Now Open” sign could be seen hanging from
Paul Butler: Don’t leave an unpleasant aroma at work
May 16, 2020
I am beginning to wonder whether the people I see walking or jogging on the paseos wearing a mask are on to something. The World Health Organization still states that
SCV restaurants searching for ‘new normal’
May 15, 2020
As Los Angeles County continues to announce plans for each phase of the reopening during the coronavirus pandemic, restaurant owners in the Santa Clarita Valley are struggling to understand what
Princess Cruises announces layoffs, furloughs for 50% of California workforce due to COVID-19
May 15, 2020
Princess Cruises, the international cruise line based in Santa Clarita, announced Thursday it will lay off or furlough approximately 50% of its California workforce due to the impacts of COVID-19.