Shifts impact commercial real estate
August 8, 2020
In the wake of an economic recession caused by the current health crisis, a number of industries are hurting, and commercial real estate hasn’t been immune. In fact, a forecast
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Carving out their slice of the American dream
August 8, 2020
It’s been 30 years since Lucky and Manjit Singh moved to the United States from India. In that time, they’ve had two children, owned a convenience store and, more recently,
No opening date, guidelines on the horizon for ‘high risk’ businesses
August 5, 2020
As the pandemic progresses, more and more businesses have been given the green light to begin reopening. While some businesses have opened — and closed again as reopenings were rolled
Restaurants expand local summer dining options
August 2, 2020
At a time when the coronavirus is at the forefront of everyone’s mind, restaurants across the Santa Clarita Valley are stepping up their game to provide guests with unique outdoor
Nano copper film: a new weapon in the battle against COVID-19
July 31, 2020
For many, the pandemic has halted business, but for Paul Blakely and Collin Lee, co-founders of Four Faces Marketing, a Santa Clarita-based marketing consultancy company, the pandemic has actually led
Santa Clarita expands outdoor business program
July 28, 2020
Santa Clarita recently expanded the program it created for Main Street to allow more businesses citywide to be able to use their outdoor space safely and more creatively, according to
A new, community-based showroom
July 28, 2020
A group of car salesmen from Minneapolis are taking the Santa Clarita Valley by storm, with Hello Auto Group’s newly opened Kia and Mazda dealerships, along with Subaru on the
Half-acre property on Soledad sells for $1.5 million
July 25, 2020
A half-acre commercial property in Canyon Country has sold for $1.5 million, according to brokers at Spectrum Commercial Real Estate. The property, located at 18717 Soledad Canyon Road, was first
Bouquet Canyon Plaza part of $20 million financing of three retail centers
July 25, 2020
A Los Angeles-based buyer secured $19.9 million in financing for three retail centers, including one in Santa Clarita, according to a CBRE news release. CBRE’s Capital Markets’ Debt & Structured
Saying goodbye to the Martial Arts Fitness Center
July 22, 2020
When Liz Bouciegues opened the Martial Arts Fitness Center in Canyon Country 18 years ago, she knew she wanted more than a place for children to learn martial arts. “I
Newsom releases guidelines for barbershops, hair salons to operate outdoors
July 20, 2020
As the number of coronavirus cases has continued to rise and reopening plans are stalled, Gov. Gavin Newsom released new guidelines Monday, allowing barbershops and hair salons to operate outdoors
Main Street restaurants expand into street amid pandemic
July 20, 2020
Santa Clarita Valley residents had the opportunity to visit a shut down Main Street in Newhall this past weekend as restaurants expanded their outdoor dining footprints into the street. “I’m
Santa Clarita Film Office reopens, releases year-end numbers
July 18, 2020
After a monthslong closure, the city of Santa Clarita’s Film Office has recently reopened and is now issuing permits. “We are excited to see productions begin to film in our
Main Street in Newhall will close to traffic this weekend, allowing more space for outdoor dining
July 16, 2020
Main Street Newhall is set to close to vehicle traffic this weekend for restaurants to expand dining operations into the streets as part of the city of Santa Clarita’s Eat
SCV businesses, church leaders react to reclosures
July 14, 2020
When businesses and churches in the Santa Clarita Valley were given the green light to reopen, they never expected to be ordered to shut again, mere weeks later. “Honestly, it’s
Trump extends PPP deadline
July 11, 2020
As many businesses remain shuttered amid the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump signed a law last week extending loan relief options for small businesses. With approximately $130 billion of the
Thelma and Luis share SCV restaurant adventure
July 11, 2020
When Luis Diaz moved to Los Angeles from El Salvador in 1980, he never imagined he’d one day own a restaurant of his own. Now, he owns Thelma’s Cafe in
County raises stakes in battle against COVID-19
July 11, 2020
In an effort to protect public health, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday that will allow county Department of Public Health officials to impose fines
SCV businesses struggle to stay afloat through pandemic
July 9, 2020
As national retail stores once again temporarily close amid the latest COVID-19 spike, other businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley are struggling to avoid closing their doors permanently. While Apple
Amazon announces lease for 2nd SCV distribution center
July 7, 2020
Amazon is doubling down on the online retail giant’s Santa Clarita Valley investment, following the official announcement the company signed another lease for a second distribution center in the area.