Business

July home sales fueled by lowest rates in years

A total of 263 single-family homes changed owners during July, an increase of 22.3% from a year ago and the highest monthly total since June 2018, the Southland Regional Association of Realtors reported.

Four Questions: Pamela Verner

Pamela Verner joined SCV Commercial Real Estate in 2007. Her prior experience includes more than 12 years working in escrow handling high volume commercial and residential escrows.

Four Questions: Evan Thomason

Economic Development Associate Evan Thomason leads the city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office, which helps production companies find locations for permitted shoots in the Santa Clarita Valley.

Show business growing and booming in SCV

The film industry in the area has been around longer than this generation or the previous one, and even before record-setting roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Aerospace & Defense Forum to launch SCV chapter

Local leaders in aerospace and defense will now have a place to connect and share information about the industry with the launch of the Santa Clarita Valley chapter of the Aerospace & Defense Forum.

VIA hosting sales academy in September

The Valley Industrial Association will host an eight-week marketing and sales academy in an effort to help local businesses increase sales. “Marketing your business shouldn’t be your biggest challenge,” a

Paul Butler: Hard workers

I had mixed feelings last week when I read an article in our local newspaper about the city I live in — Santa Clarita, California. According to Kempler Industries we’ve

Paul Butler: In remembrance

Last week my father-in-law, Trevor Frederick Orme, passed away and, at age 83 and having known him for 28 years, I have a lot of memories of him. As my

Aldo’s Barber Shop celebrates new location

Aldo’s Barber Shop hosted a grand opening celebration to commemorate their new location on Rye Canyon Road in Santa Clarita. Complete with gift baskets, free haircuts, “and lots and lots

SCV Chamber announces Retail Walks program

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce is launching its Retail Walks program this fall in an effort to connect elected leaders directly with local retail owners across the Santa

Paul Butler: Service sells

When I was a kid, one of my best friends, Mitch, said I’d be a good salesman because I could: “Talk the hind legs off a donkey.” I guess what