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1922 - Piru bank robbed, banker and daughter kidnapped [story]
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FINANCIAL REPORTS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Bank of the Sierra Parent Posts Higher Profits
Monday, Apr 25, 2016

Sierra Bancorp, parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2016.  Sierra Bancorp recognized consolidated net income of $4.036 million for the quarter, an improvement of $298,000, or 8%, relative to net income in the first quarter of...

Profits Double for Princess Owner Carnival; Cuba On Horizon
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016

Carnival Corp. & plc announced adjusted net income of $301 million, or $0.39 diluted earnings per share, for the first quarter of 2016 compared to adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2015 of $159 million, or $0.20 diluted earnings per share. For the first quarter of 2016, U.S. GAAP net income...

Lennar Reports 25% Higher 1Q Profit on Surging Home Sales

* Net earnings of $144.1 million, or $0.63 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $115.0 million, or $0.50 per diluted share * Deliveries of 4,832 homes – up 12% * New orders of 5,794 homes – up 10%; new orders dollar value of $2.1 billion – up 15% * Backlog of 7,670 homes – up 13%; backlog...

Builder KB Home Posts Higher Profits, Revenues, Home Prices

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...

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...

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Start the new year strong by joining fellow business owners and community leaders at the first Business After Hours Mixer of 2025.
Jan. 15: Chamber Hosts first After Hours Mixer of 2025 at MB2 Entertainment
On the first day of the new legislative session, Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa), joined by Senators Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) and Suzette Martinez Valladares (R-Santa Clarita) as joint authors, introduced Senate Bill 17 to exempt tips from state income taxes, delivering much-needed financial relief to workers in California’s service and hospitality industries.
State Senators Introduce Bill to End Taxes on Tips for Service Workers
The West Ranch High School Studio A Jazz Band will be giving local shoppers the gift of music this Sunday as they perform some all-time favorite holiday songs.
Dec. 15: West Ranch Studio A Jazz Band Performing Holiday Show at Valencia Town Center
The California Department of Public Health is warning people not to eat, serve or sell Yu Shang Food, Inc. ready-to-eat meat and poultry products.
CDPH Urges Consumers Not to Eat Yu Shang Food, Inc. Meat, Poultry Products
Investigators with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an identity theft case.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Assistance in Identifying Suspect in Identity Theft Case
The Association of California Water Agencies bestowed its ACWA Certificate of Excellence upon SCV Water at the organization’s annual conference on Dec. 4, 2024, in Palm Desert, California.
SCV Water Among First in State to Receive A.C.E. Designation from ACWA
This holiday season, Gold’s Gym SoCal continues its annual tradition of spreading joy and support to those in need.
Gold’s Gym SoCal Launches Annual Holiday Donation Drive
California State University, Northridge’s Wendy Ashley, chair of the Department of Social Work, encourages those experiencing elevated stress levels and anxiety to prioritize their own wellbeing. 
Mental Health Post-Election: CSUN Social Work Chair Says Society Needs Healing
1922 - Piru bank robbed, banker and daughter kidnapped [story]
Jenks Harris
The city of Santa Clarita has announced that areas of Old Orchard Park, 25023 Ave Rotella, Santa Clarita, CA 91355, will be closed during construction upgrade to the park.
Areas of Old Orchard Park Closed During Construction
Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise line, headquartered in Santa Clarita, has announced record-breaking bookings over the four-day period covering Black Friday through Cyber Monday.
Princess Cruises has Record-Breaking  Black Friday through Cyber Monday Bookings
As more and more people drive alternative fuel vehicles, the city of Santa Clarita wants to ensure they have the most up to date information on where to fuel and charge locally. The Green Santa Clarita website has that information.
Alternative Fueling Station Finder in Santa Clarita
As holiday celebrations continue into December, the American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood or platelets in December.
Dec. 13: Blood Drive at Santa Clarita City Hall
The Small Business Development Center hosted by College of the Canyons will offer a free webinar, Explore Starting Your Home Based Business, on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 12-1 p.m.
Dec. 18: SBDC Webinar on Starting Your Home Based Business
As part of its continuing series of virtual programs, the LA County Library will host a Zoom session on the perils and prevention of elder financial exploitation on Dec. 16 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Dec. 16: Virtual Program on Elder Financial Exploitation
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger this morning, Tuesday, Dec. 10, signed an emergency proclamation for the Franklin Fire that is rapidly burning through the Malibu area.
Supes Proclaim Emergency for Franklin Fire in Malibu
The Painted Turtle Camp 20th Anniversary Celebration continues through December, and there's still time to get involved. Your donation helps ensure that the camp remains 100 percent free for children with serious medical conditions and their families.
Celebrating 20 Years, Painted Turtle Seeking Donations
Make a New Year’s resolution to spend more time in nature with a First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park on New Year's Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Jan. 1: First Day Hike at Saddleback Butte State Park
Following a back-and-forth opening half, College of the Canyons men's basketball eventually fell too far behind to catch up, taking an 80-55 home loss from Cuesta College at the Cougar Cage on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Canyons Handed 80-55 Home Loss by Cuesta College
The Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theater announced its 2025 Winter-Spring season, running Jan. 16 through June 14, 2025.
REDCAT Announces 2025 Season
1941 - Three days after Pearl Harbor attack, 165th and 185th Infantry Regiments assigned to Saugus; Edison power substation guarded 24/7 [timeline]
Edison substation timeline
Local artist and author Therese Verner will host a reading and signing of her children's book "The Reading Tree" at the Acton Agua Dulce Library on Dec. 14 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Children’s Book Reading at Acton Agua Dulce Library
Just around the corner, 2025 will be ARTree Community Arts Center's 15th year serving Santa Clarita, and the non-profit thanks all its past and present board members, teachers, donors, volunteers, grantors, community partners and participants.
Celebrating 15 Years, ARTree Seeking Donations
The holiday season is a special time in Santa Clarita. As November comes to a close, you’ll begin to notice more and more dazzling lights illuminated and sprinkled throughout the city, a spectacular sight to see for long-time residents and visitors alike.
Jason Gibbs | All Aboard the Holiday Light Tour
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