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
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
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
A crowd of several hundred gathered Saturday in Santa Clarita to protest police violence as part of a nationwide reaction to several high-profile deaths in recent months. (To see The
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
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
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
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
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