Local Businesses

Newsom extends outdoor dining, to-go alcohol sales

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Friday that allows the sale of to-go alcoholic beverages and outdoor dining expansions to continue as restaurants continue to work toward recovery from the pandemic.

Barger meets with VIA, SCV business leaders

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger spoke to Santa Clarita Valley business leaders last week, reflecting on the pandemic’s effect on the local economy and how she expects to move

Chamber, Garcia host congressional forum 

The Santa Clarita Valley business community had the opportunity to discuss pressing issues with Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Santa Clarita recently during the SCV Chamber of Commerce’s third annual Congressional Forum.

Chamber postpones State of the County

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday its annual State of the County event would be postponed due to the rapidly increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases. “While this

Business ventures amid the pandemic

While numerous businesses were negatively impacted by the pandemic, others were able to persevere, starting new business ventures in a difficult year.   Among the newcomers is Teriyaki Rice Express, at

Staying positive post-pandemic

While the pandemic and the resulting business closures were difficult on business owners from all walks of life, women were hit especially hard, studies found. A new Union Bank survey

Leaders discuss population trend, SCV businesses

California’s population fell in 2020 for the first time since the state started recording population estimates, according to the state’s Department of Finance.  Between January 2020 and January 2021, the

Magic Mountain announces April 1 reopening

After a yearlong closure, Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced plans to reopen on April 1, with extensive new COVID-19 safety measures in place.  The park is first set to

Local organizations provide COVID-19 resources for businesses

As more Santa Clarita Valley businesses prepare to reopen amid changing COVID-19 restrictions, many local organizations are continuing to provide assistance.  Whether it’s the College of the Canyons Small Business Development Center, SCV Economic

Thinking outside the box, on wheels

While the pandemic brought about a number of challenges, it also inspired opportunities — like the brightly colored bus full of preschoolers who can often be heard singing along with

Princess Cruises extends pause on voyages

Princess Cruises announced on Tuesday that its pause on vacation cruises would extend into the summer, a continuance of what has been the status quo for the past year.   Officials with the Santa Clarita-based

MB2 purchases Mountasia

After being shuttered for almost a year due to pandemic restrictions, Mountasia Family Fun Center has been purchased by MB2 Group. Michael Fleming, former general managing partner at Mountasia, announced