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Paul Butler | Focused Businesses Win 

In a world where versatility is often celebrated, focusing on a single specialty might seem counterintuitive. But time and again, successful businesses have shown that specialization — rather than diversification —

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County moves to streamline film permits  

News release  Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has unanimously approved a motion aimed at cutting red tape for the film industry, modernizing permitting processes, and exploring new investments to secure

A sign points to the entrance of Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic. Dan Watson/ The Signal

County ‘optimistic’ on pending landfill ruling 

Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong indicated she was inclined to agree with the plaintiffs in L.A. County’s lawsuit against Chiquita Canyon Landfill, but held off issuing a ruling at Thursday’s hearing

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Paul Butler | The Road to Better Teams 

I’ve always loved long-distance cycling. One of my first big rides was from England to Wales when I was about 16 years old. I rode from London to Paris with

Hospital, nurses announce new contract 

The Santa Clarita Valley’s community hospital and the union that represents more than 600 of its nurses announced they agreed to terms for their latest contract, ending months of protracted

The new Chick-fil-A on The Old Road is drive-thru-focused. Photo by Kelly Ingram (Nishimoto)/The Signal.

More chicken, burritos and burgers on the way 

While Americans are eating less fast-food on a national basis, according to recent data, Santa Clarita has been expanding its local offerings, based on new locations and plans at City

L.A. County 5th District Supervisor Kathryn Barger, R-Santa Clarita, speaks at the Chiquita Canyon Landfill Community Advisory Committee meeting held at Castaic Middle School on Oct. 28, 2024. Katherine Quezada/The Signal.

Landfill draws rebuke over misinformation claim 

The Castaic landfill producing more than 1 million gallons of leachate every week drew a strong rebuke from officials and residents Friday over claims by Waste Connections that L.A. County

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Paul Butler | Mindset Matters at Work 

In the dynamic landscape of modern workplaces, success often hinges not just on technical skills or experience but also on our ability to manage ourselves to better influence others.  Limiting

U.S. President Donald Trump greets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House in Washington on May 6, 2025. Photo by Madalina Vasiliu.

Trump: US ending all trade talks with Canada 

By Andrew Moran Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is ending all trade negotiations with Canada.  In a Truth Social post on Friday, Trump said the