When longtime local business owner Homayoun Daryani decided to bring Slater’s 50/50, a restaurant known for its burgers, bacon and beer, to Westfield Valencia Town Center, he never expected a
New owners of the scenic 27-hole Vista Valencia Golf Course are considering transforming a large portion of the property into a retirement community and nursing facility, but no formal proposal
Under stricter lockdown restrictions, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health through last month received more than 90 complaints of businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley suspected of being
Westfield Valencia Town Center opened to the public Wednesday, following a monthslong closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. “I’m looking outside — the parking lot is full,” Hurat Nazarian, co-owner
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
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
When Valencia resident Tamer Abdel, CEO and founder of Santa Clarita-based StoriCam, realized the huge impact the coronavirus pandemic would have on businesses, he knew he needed to figure out
As city officials and law enforcement prepared for possible protests Thursday, many local businesses have taken it upon themselves to do the same. Here in the Santa Clarita Valley, 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
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
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
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
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
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
“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.
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
There is not a single industry in the United States that does not seem to have been impacted in some way by COVID-19. The real estate market is firmly in
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
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
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