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1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
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Another Round of Record Earnings for Bank of Santa Clarita
Wednesday, Feb 11, 2015

Bank of Santa Clarita announced its results of operations for 2014 on Wednesday. Net earnings were at a record level for the Bank, totaling $1.02 million, an increase of 2% over 2013 net earnings, while pre-tax earnings increased 5% over the 2013 results. The Bank noted that net interest income was also...

Chiquita Owner Waste Connections Posts Higher 4Q Profit, Beats Street
Monday, Feb 9, 2015

Waste Connections Inc., the Texas-based owner of the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Val Verde, posted adjusted net earnings of 51 cents per share on Monday, ahead of the average Wall Street estimate of 49 cents.   The Woodland, Texas, Feb. 9, 2015 – Waste Connections Inc. today announced its...

Wesco Revenues, Profits Miss Expectations
Thursday, Feb 5, 2015

Valencia aircraft parts distributor Wesco Aircraft Holdings posted earnings Thursday of 25 cents per share (adjusted for one-time gains and costs), down from 27 cents one year earlier. The results missed Wall Street expectations of 29 cents, based on the average estimate of analysts surveyed by Zacks...

Quest Diagnostics Beats Wall Street Estimates
Thursday, Jan 29, 2015

* Fourth quarter revenues from continuing operations of $1.9 billion, up 7.2% versus prior year * Adjusted diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.08, up 4.9% versus prior year * Reported diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.26, up 30% versus prior year * Dividend increased 15% to $0.38...

Homebuilder D.R. Horton Posts 16% Higher Profit
Wednesday, Jan 28, 2015

Fiscal 2015 First Quarter Highlights – as compared to the prior year quarter * Net sales orders increased 40% in value to $2.1 billion and 35% in homes to 7,370 * Homes closed increased 37% in value to $2.2 billion and 29% in homes to 7,973 * Sales order backlog increased 29% in value to $2.7 billion...

Flextronics Posts 11% Higher 3Q Earnings

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2015  — Flextronics, a leading end-to-end supply chain solutions company, today announced results for its third quarter ended December 31, 2014.   (Note: Flextronics operates the former Stellar Microelectronics facility in the Valencia Commerce Center, which it...

Amgen Earnings Up 14% on Year, Beat Estimates
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2015

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., Jan. 27, 2015  — Amgen announced financial results Tuesday for the fourth quarter and full year of 2014. Key results include: For the fourth quarter, total revenues increased 6 percent to $5,331 million, with product sales growing at 8 percent.  Adjusted EPS grew 19 percent...

Sierra Bancorp Profits Up 14 Percent
Wednesday, Jan 21, 2015

Sierra Bancorp parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter and the year ended December 31, 2014. Sierra Bancorp recognized net income of $15.240 million for the year in 2014, an improvement of $1.871 million, or 14%, relative to net income in 2013. ...

SCV-Based Cannabis Company to Pay Out 20% Dividend
Monday, Dec 8, 2014

USEI Cannabis initiatives Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of USEI Corp. Inc., announced Monday that the Directors of USEI have approved a 20% restricted common stock dividend for shareholders of record. Management will be filing a Corporation Action with FINRA to issue a restricted stock dividend. The...

New Owner of Ave Kearny Properties Posts Higher Rental Income
Tuesday, Nov 4, 2014

Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (the “Company” or “Rexford Industrial”), a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) that specializes in acquiring, owning and operating industrial properties located in Southern California infill markets, announced financial results Tuesday for the third quarter...

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More than 17.7 million Californians now have a REAL ID, an increase of 137,929 from the previous month, according to California Department of Motor Vehicles data.
Start Summer with a Bang When By Upgrading to a REAL ID
Those who own rental properties or mobile home parks, it’s time to complete the Rent Registry 2024-25 registration.
L.A. County Rent Registry Now Open
SCVEDC recently participated in two major investment conferences: SelectLA hosted by the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation, as well as the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington D.C.
Local Leaders Look to Attract Major Investors
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today applauded the passage of AB 1955,  Support Academic Futures and Educators for Today’s Youth Act (SAFETY Act).
State Schools Chief Celebrates Passage of LGBTQ+ Legislation
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning as high temperatures have been forecast for the following areas:
County Health Issues Excessive Heat Warning through Monday
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, accompanied by dangerously hot temperatures and excessive heat warnings in portions of Los Angeles County’s Fifth District, Supervisor Kathryn Barger is reminding residents to do their part to lessen the threat of wildfires. She issued the following statement today: 
Barger: Do Your Part to Prevent Wildfires
1925 - By letter, Wyatt Earp beseeches his friend William S. Hart to portray him in a movie, to correct the "lies about me." Hart never did. [story]
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With an excessive heat warning in effect this week, the city of Santa Clarita strongly urges residents to prioritize heat safety and preparedness during the Fourth of July Parade and the holiday weekend.
Stay Cool, Safe During the Fourth of July Holiday
California State Sen. Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) hs announced his bill to make wildfire settlement payments tax-free cleared its first hurdle in the Assembly, passing out of the Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Wilk’s Bill to Make Wildfire Settlements Tax-free Clears First Assembly Committee
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recently presented deputies from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department with the highly esteemed MADD Award. This award recognizes their unwavering commitment to road safety and dedication to preventing the devastating consequences of drunk driving.
MADD Awards Presented to Pair of SCV Sheriff’s Station Deputies
The First Presbyterian Church of Newhall is hosting an eight-week grief and loss recovery group, scheduled to run 2-3:30 p.m. on eight consecutive Sundays, Sept. 15 through Nov. 3.
Sept. 15: Presbyterian Church Hosts Grief, Loss Recovery Group
The California Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced a new online case management system that provides faster response times. The modern digital system provides drivers, as well as their attorneys, with a more convenient way to interact with the Driver Safety office at the DMV.
DMV’s Driver Safety Team Provides New Online Access
The city of Santa Clarita has issued a traffic alert for residents traveling to Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Main Entrance to Central Park Closed for Parking Lot Paving
As an excessive heat warning descends upon portions of North County this week, including the Santa Clarita Valley, Los Angeles County officials remind SCV residents of county resources that bring free or low-cost heat relief.
County Offers Cooling Centers, Summer Pool Program
The Santa Clarita Valley opera company, Mission Opera opens its seventh Season Oct. 26-27 with "Cold Sassy Tree" by Carlisle Floyd, an American opera in English, based on the 1989 historical American novel by Olive Ann Burns.
Oct. 26-27: Mission Opera Presents ‘Cold Sassy Tree
Thanks to the cooperation and diligence of Santa Clarita Valley area residents and local agricultural officials, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, working in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Los Angeles County Agricultural Commissioner, has declared an end to the Tau fruit fly quarantine following the eradication of the invasive pest.
Tau Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in SCV
The Hello Auto Group has announced its third annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive. This year, the Hello Auto Group will partner with three Santa Clarita Valley school districts, Sulphur Springs Union School District, Newhall School District and Castaic Union School District, to support students preparing for the upcoming school year.
Hello Auto Group Launches Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive
The Regal Summer Movie Express is underway offering family movies for $1 a ticket now through Aug. 7.
Family Movies $1 During Regal Summer Movie Express
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Missing Persons Unit investigators are asking for the public’s help locating At Risk Missing Person Tim Paul Hood.
LASD Seeks Public’s Help Locating Man Missing from Canyon Country
1869 - Sanford Lyon (as in Lyons Avenue) appointed postmaster of Petroliopolis (today's Eternal Valley Cemetery area) [story]
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As a high schooler, Angelina Zuniga Kramer accompanied her stepfather to construction sites where he worked, and it inspired her to dream big.
CSUN Students Find Stable Living Situations Through CREA Scholarship
The Los Angeles County Health Officer has issued an excessive heat warning for the Santa Clarita Valley Wednesday through Monday, July 8 as high temperatures have been forecast.
Triple Digit Heat Coming to SCV
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the largest and most diverse amusement park operator in North America, announced Monday the successful completion of the merger of equals between Cedar Fair, L.P. and former Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, effective July 1, 2024.
Merger Between Six Flags, Cedar Fair Complete
Organizers for the Santa Clarita Shakespeare Festival summer camp were so blown away by the performances from its young actors in the Comedy of Errors, that the camp has decided to lower the age range of its next camp, which begins July 8.
Shakespeare Festival Summer Camp Lowers Age for Next Session
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