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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
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FINANCIAL REPORTS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Thursday, Feb 23, 2012

Total sales increased by 6.2 percent to $13.6 billion, but rising fuel and commodity prices took a bite out of Safeway’s fourth-quarter profits. Safeway, which owns Vons, posted net earnings Thursday of $215.6 million for the quarter – down 6 percent from its $229.6 million profit in the last...

Sears Holding Corp., owner of the Sears and Kmart retail chains, posted fourth-quarter losses Thursday of $2.4 billion ($22.47 per share), and $3.1 billion ($29.15 ) for the full year ending Dec. 31. Wall Street responded by driving Sears’ share prices more than 18 percent higher. That’s...

Mission Valley Bank posted net earnings Thursday of $1.154 million for the year ending Dec. 31, a 34 percent improvement over 2010. Headquartered in the San Fernando Valley, Mission Valley is a three-branch bank with offices in Valencia, Centre Pointe (Saugus) and Sun Valley. Despite an 8.9-percent decrease...

Berry Petroleum, owner of the Placerita oil field in Newhall, produced 9 percent more oil and natural gas in 2011 than in 2010 in California, Utah and West Texas and is on track for a similar increase in 2012, according to an earnings statement released Thursday. The company beat Wall Street expectations...

MannKind Trims Loss, Extends Debt Repayment
Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012

Valencia pharmaceutical developer MannKind Corp. cut its expenses and trimmed its losses slightly in 2011, and recently extended the repayment schedule of the loan from its principal shareholder, billionaire investor Alfred Mann. Founded by Mann in 1991, the company doesn’t yet have an approved...

Small Business Loans Available
Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012

The SCV Economic Development Corporation (SCVEDC) is making significant strides in supporting local businesses and announced Tuesday their partnership with the Valley Economic Development Center (VEDC) offering Santa Clarita Valley’s small businesses access to capital through the Small Business California...

Monday, Jan 30, 2012

Community Bank’s first-quarter profits shot up 31 percent to $6.7 million while net earnings for all of 2011 gained 22 percent to a record-setting $25.2 million compared to $20.7 million in 2010, the bank reported Monday. The Pasadena-based bank operates 15 branch offices including one in Santa...

Friday, Jan 27, 2012

Homebuilder D.R. Horton beat Wall Street expectations Friday when it reported first-quarter profits of $27.7 million (9 cents per share), a reversal of its year-ago loss of $20.4 million (6 cents), on home-sale revenues of $885.6 million. The company sold 4,118 homes across the country during the first...

Thursday, Jan 26, 2012

Santa Clarita-based aerospace parts supplier Wesco Aircraft Holdings posted record revenues of $192.6 million Thursday for the first quarter of 2012, up 11 percent from $173.5 million one year earlier. Pretax earnings for the quarter were $47.4 million, up 8 percent on the year, while per-share pretax...

Monday, Jan 23, 2012

Woodward Inc., the Colorado parent of Valencia-based aerospace controls manufacturer Woodward HRT, posted 12-percent higher first-quarter revenues and 25-percent higher profits Monday, compared to year-ago figures. Systemwide profits for the quarter ending Dec. 31 rose to $46.4 million (40 cents per...

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1932 - Robert Poore wins the greased pole climbing contest and $2.50 at Newhall's July 4th celebration [story]
4th of July Parade
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Santa Clarita with a full day of festive events including a run, pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.
Celebrate Fourth of July in the Santa Clarita Valley
In an effort to prevent vehicle thefts or thefts from vehicles, remember the following simple safety tips.
Sheriff’s Department Gives Vehicle Theft Awareness Tips
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority annual Point-in Time count of residents experiencing homelessness revealed a 22.9% reduction in the level  of homeless veterans. 
Veteran Homeless Drops 22 Percent From Previous Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the County’s Department of Economic Opportunity kicked off its award-winning Youth@Work program, announcing the availability of up to 10,000 paid employment opportunities for local county youth.
County Kicks-Off Annual Youth@Work Program
The city of Santa Clarita’s The Big I Do event is returning on Valentine’s Day, 2025, with chances to win big. 
The Big I Do Returns With Lavish Giveaways
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 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]
Hart-Wyatt Earp
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) has 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
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