Old Town Junction honored as 21st Senate District’s Small Business of the Month
State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, recognizes Daniel Otto, the chef and owner of The Old Town Junction, as December’s Small Business of the Month at Old Town Newhall, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Chris Torres/The Signal

Old Town Junction honored as 21st Senate District’s Small Business of the Month

By Rylee Holwager and Perry Smith Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, honored chef Daniel Otto’s restaurant The Old Town Junction as December’s Small Business of the Month with a Senate…

13-year-old Kaya Novack sells homemade ice cream to fund her dreams
Kaya Novack, 13, stocks her third freezer of Kaya's Creamery in her garage at her home in Saugus, 081722. Dan Watson/The Signal

13-year-old Kaya Novack sells homemade ice cream to fund her dreams

During the pandemic, many started small businesses, but not many of them were 12 years old. Kaya Novack, a local Santa Clarita teenager, started her small business, Kaya’s Creamery, in…

Save Saugus Cafe campaign garners ‘overwhelming’ support
Server, Janet Ponce in the empty The Original Saugus Cafe on Wednesday, 121620. Dan Watson/The Signal

Save Saugus Cafe campaign garners ‘overwhelming’ support

While The Original Saugus Cafe has survived some of the Santa Clarita Valley’s worst disasters in its 133 years — including the 1928 St. Francis Dam collapse, the January 1994…

SCV businesses prepare for Small Business Saturday
Owner, Cynthia Rowley displays a Memory block entitled "Santa" in front of a display of limited edition Sid Dickens memory blocks at Refined Vintage Boutique in Valencia on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV businesses prepare for Small Business Saturday

Shoppers are being invited to join small businesses across the Santa Clarita Valley in participating in the 11th annual Small Business Saturday this weekend.  Though held nationwide each year on…

COVID-19 grant deadline approaching for L.A. County businesses
Pizza Rev on Magic Mountain Parkway in Valencia is one of several SCV businesses that are shutting their doors permanently following prolonged closures due to the COVID19 pandemic. June 17, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

COVID-19 grant deadline approaching for L.A. County businesses

By Claire Schlaman For The Signal A second round of funding has been announced for businesses in Los Angeles County who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic.  The Small…

SCV businesses discuss changes in reopening
Restaurants are open for take-out business at Soledad Plaza in Canyon Country, May 08, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

SCV businesses discuss changes in reopening

As some businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley are wrapping up their first weekend open in nearly two months, others are reflecting on what has become their new normal.  While…

Challenges abound for owners trying to stay open in SCV
Earthbaby Boutique owner Renee Kennedy, left, and assistant Lisa Ingwersen. The store is open, and located on Main Street in Newhall on Thursday, May 07, 2020. Dan Watson/The Signal

Challenges abound for owners trying to stay open in SCV

While a number of small businesses across the Santa Clarita Valley are starting preparations to reopen, there’s a long way to go until normal operations resume. That being said, many…

Newsom on businesses’ safety modifications ahead of reopening
Owner, Tania Vivian cuts a holly and berries soap loaf into bars at Soapish Hand crafted Bath & Beauty in Newhall on November 13, 2018. Dan Watson/The Signal

Newsom on businesses’ safety modifications ahead of reopening

Ahead of California’s second phase to reopen, Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke Tuesday on the safety modifications small businesses will have to establish as they welcome customers once again.  “We’re not…

Newsom announces assistance for small businesses, unemployed
Signal file photo of the state's Capitol building in Sacramento

Newsom announces assistance for small businesses, unemployed

As the economic impact due to the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt across California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a financial relief package for small businesses, as well as those…

SCV businesses react to coronavirus concerns
A customer leaves New Moon Restaurant carrying a to-go container Monday evening. March 23, 2020. Bobby Block / The Signal.

SCV businesses react to coronavirus concerns

As Santa Clarita Valley residents continue to self-quarantine, many local “essential” businesses are doing what they can to remain open. Soapy Suds Car Wash in Valencia just went under a…

Loans aim to help small businesses survive coronavirus
The Small Business Majority hosted a webinar discussing funding updates for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Courtesy of Small Business Majority

Loans aim to help small businesses survive coronavirus

As the cases of coronavirus, or COVID-19, continue to rise across the country, so does its impact on our economy. Small Business Majority, a small-business advocacy organization, believes that entrepreneurs…

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