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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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FINANCIAL REPORTS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Builder KB Home Posts Higher Profits, Revenues, Home Prices
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016

KB Home reported results for its first quarter ended February 29, 2016. “We are off to a strong start to 2016,” said Jeffrey Mezger, president and chief executive officer. “Solid execution on our key operating strategies drove measurable growth in revenues, operating margin and earnings. We ended...

Work Boots Moving to Lyons; Building Might Become Restaurant
Friday, Mar 18, 2016

Work Boots will no longer be part of Main Street in Newhall – it’s moving to a new location on Lyons Avenue. The owners of the Work Boots franchise wanted to move to a higher traffic location, according to Tim Crissman of Crissman Commercial Services, a local real estate agency that was involved...

Troubled LINN Files Financials; Needs Waivers to Avoid BK
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2016

LINN Energy, the Houston-based company that owns the Placerita Oil Field in Newhall through its subsidiary Berry Petroleum Co., filed quarterly and full-year financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission Tuesday. As previously announced, LINN cannot meet its debt obligations due to...

MannKind Posts Loss; COO Resigns; Amgen Exec Steps In
Monday, Mar 14, 2016

Incoming: Michael E. Castagna Valencia biomed MannKind Corp. announced Monday that Michael E. Castagna, Pharm.D., has joined the company as its Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Castagna will lead commercialization efforts for Afrezza, reporting to Matthew Pfeffer, Chief Executive...

Tejon Ranch Earnings; Updates 3 Projects Totaling 32,450 New Homes
Friday, Mar 11, 2016

Editor’s note: Three large housing communities are planned for the Tejon Ranch in northwestern Los Angeles County and southern Kern County. Tejon Mountain Village at Lebec is approved for 3,450 homes; the Centennial project is estimated at 17,000 homes; and Grapevine at Tejon Ranch is envisioned...

Ross Posts 10% Higher Full-Year Profit; Same-Store Sales Growth Slows
Tuesday, Mar 1, 2016

Ross Stores Inc. reported earnings per share for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 30, 2016, of $.66, up 10 percent from the prior year, on net earnings that rose 6 percent to $264 million. Sales for the fiscal 2015 fourth quarter grew 7 percent to $3.251 billion, with comparable store sales up 4 percent...

Valencia Biotech PDC’s Parent Posts Higher Profit
Friday, Feb 19, 2016

* Earnings per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share of $0.30 in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 were up 30.4 percent and 3.4 percent compared to GAAP and non-GAAP earnings from continuing operations per diluted Class A Nonvoting Common Share* of $0.23 and $0.29, respectively, in the same quarter...

Kaiser Profits Slip Despite 6.7 Percent Membership Growth in 2015
Sunday, Feb 14, 2016

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc., Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and their respective subsidiaries reported their 2015 annual and fourth quarter financial results. Total operating revenue for 2015 was $60.7 billion, compared to $56.4 billion in 2014. Operating income was $1.8 billion, equal to 2.9 percent...

Bank of Santa Clarita Posts Record Earnings, Deposit Growth
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2016

CEO Frank Di Tomaso Bank of Santa Clarita today announced record earnings for 2015, as it earned $1.22 million, representing an increase of 19 percent over 2014 earnings. The Bank also reported that it had a record 23 percent growth in deposits, from $179.9 million to $220.9 million during the year,...

Wesco Aircraft Earnings Meet Expectations
Saturday, Feb 6, 2016

Valencia-based aircraft parts distributor Wesco Aircraft Holdings Inc. released first-quarter earnings Thursday that matched Wall Street expectations of 25 cents per share.   Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Highlights: * Net sales of $359.8 million, down four percent * Net sales excluding currency effects...

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2011 - John Ford's 1924 "The Iron Horse," filmed in SCV, added to Library of Congress' National Film Registry [story]
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Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce for a Grand Opening ribbon cutting at Hammer & Nails, on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m.
Jan. 16: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Hammer & Nails
The Feeding Futures Gala will be held Saturday, Feb. 8, 6 p.m., at the Newhall Family Theatre. Join the Santa Clarita Valley Food Pantry for this special inaugural event to kick off the capital campaign for the new pantry.
Feb. 8: Feeding Futures Gala to Benefit SCV Food Pantry
The 12th annual SCV Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off will be held Friday, Feb. 7, 5-9 p.m. Chili cookers will be preparing their spicy specialties on the patio of the SCV Senior Center.
Feb. 7: SCV  Rotary Charity Chili Cook-Off
In the final shopping days before Christmas, the California Highway Patrol conducted a successful enforcement operation targeting organized retail crime, promoting safe shopping experiences for communities throughout California.
CHP’s ‘Operation Holiday Watch’ Nabs Retail Theft Criminals
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced an opportunity to join its Advisory Boards. Advisory Boards will play a critical role in helping ensure that the District Attorney’s Office remains informed and responsive to issues of concern to various communities and interest groups in Los Angeles County. The application process is open to all interested residents.
Join a L.A. County District Attorney’s Office Advisory Board
As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways.
CHP’s Mission for a New Year: Drive Safely Into 2025
The South Coast Air Quality Management District continues the residential No Burn Day Alerts for the weekend, with the latest alert issued for Saturday, Dec. 28 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 28: AQMD No Burn Days Continue in SCV
Step back in time to an era of glamour and grace at Bridge to Home’s 2025 Soup for the Soul Gala, "Roaring Into a New Era." Experience an unforgettable evening celebrating the dazzling 1920s.
Soup for The Soul 2025 Seeks Sponsors, Volunteers
Visit the Valencia Public Library, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 3-4 p.m. for a concert with Paul Stein, the esteemed violinist formerly of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Symphony.
Jan. 12: Valencia Public Library Presents ‘New Year Harmony’
As we head into the new year, the California Highway Patrol is highlighting the new public safety laws that were passed during this year’s legislative session and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
California Highway Patrol Highlights New Laws for 2025
The Hart District Variety Showcase, a fundraiser for the Wm. S. Hart Education Foundation, will be held Friday, Feb. 28, 6 p.m. at Saugus High School.
Feb. 28: WiSH Education Foundation Seeks Sponsors for Talent Showcase
As we reflect on this year, I am filled with gratitude and pride for the progress we've made together in Los Angeles County. Your dedication to our neighborhoods inspires me daily.
Kathryn Barger | Keeping Up With Kathryn
Mission Opera, Joshua R. Wentz, artistic director, is the winner of The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024 in the professional division for its production of "Susannah." The ensemble was selected from applications reviewed from throughout the United States.
Mission Opera wins The American Prize in Opera Performance, 2024
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond is sponsoring Senate Bill 48, legislation that aims to keep U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents off California campuses by establishing a one-mile radius safe zone around schools, as well as protect against the use of school data for deportation efforts.
Senate Bill 48 to Keep ICE Agents Off School Campuses
The nonprofit Friends of the Library is looking for dedicated volunteers who are interested in helping the Friends of the Library Program to work together and benefit the Santa Clarita Public Library branches.
Friends of the Library Nonprofit Seeks Volunteers
The convenience store owner had said that six out of 10 people who entered his business came to steal. Sacramento County officials said that larger corporate businesses might be able to survive under those circumstances, but not smaller operations. Small businesses form the country’s economic foundation, and they needed state law to change.
Crime, Social Media Dominant Themes for New Laws Coming to California
1936 - Passenger plane crash in Rice Canyon kills all 12 aboard [story]
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The South Coast Air Quality Management District has issued a residential No Burn Day Alert on Friday, Dec. 27 for all those living in the South Coast Air Basin, which includes the Santa Clarita Valley.
Dec. 27: No Burn Day Declared for Santa Clarita Valley
The Saugus High School Instrumental Music Program is hosting its third annual Clothes for Cash fundraising event 9 a.m.- Noon Saturdays, Jan. 11, 18 and 25 at Saugus High School.
Saugus High Marching Centurions Cloths for Cash
Did you receive great new electronic gifts for the holidays? Awesome! Now where can you safely dispose of the old stuff? Where to take phones, TVs, computers, portable devices and more?
Jan. 11-12: WiSH Education Foundation Hosts Free E-WASTE Event
Santa Clarita is a special place. It is the city where I chose to make my home, raise my family and now serve the community as a city councilmember.
Patsy Ayala | Connecting With the Community
The Wish Education Foundation Wednesday Webinar series continues on Wednesday, Jan. 15 with "Trends in College Admissions and ROI on Majors."
Jan. 15: WiSH Webinar on Latest Trends in College Admission
As the New Year approaches Santa Clarita Valley residents can enjoy a few New Year's Eve and New Year's Day events in the SCV.
New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day Fun in the SCV
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