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Full-Service Entertainment Provider Leases Valencia Building for $7.7 Million

Thursday, Jan 17, 2019

CBRE announced a full-service provider to the entertainment industry leased an industrial building in Valencia for $7.7 million. Matt Dierckman, David Harding, Greg Geraci and Billy Walk represented the tenant, Vince Gervasi, owner of Triscenic Production Services, Inc., and their newly formed entity...

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Santa Clarita Studios Leases 109K-Square Foot Industrial Building

Wednesday, Jan 16, 2019

Santa Clarita Studios, an independent studio operator, has leased a 109,379 square-foot industrial building in Valencia, CBRE announced Wednesday. The commercial real estate and investment services firm’s Craig Peters and Sam Glendon represented the tenant. The property, located at 28210 Avenue...

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Vertical Construction Begins on The Center at Needham Ranch

Monday, Jul 30, 2018

Vertical construction has begun on Phase 1 of The Center at Needham Ranch, a 54-acre business park that is the first phase of a larger 132-acre, fully entitled site with approvals for up to 4.2 million square feet of industrial/commercial space, Trammell Crow Company and Clarion Partners, LLC announced...

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SCV-Based Mechanix Wear Expanding to New Headquarters

Friday, Jul 27, 2018

Santa Clarita-based premier protective glove manufacturer Mechanix Wear, Inc. has leased 93,735 square feet of space at IAC Commerce Center in Valencia, according to real estate company CBRE. CBRE’s Craig Peters and Doug Sonderegger represented the landlord IAC Properties in this transaction. “We...

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Local Real Estate Firm Honored by U.S. EPA

Tuesday, Apr 3, 2018

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized CBRE (NYSE: CBRE) with a 2018 Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to Energy Star. This marks the eleventh consecutive year CBRE, which has an office in Santa Clarita,...

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New L.A. Radio Spots Plug SCV Business

Monday, Jun 19, 2017

The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation, in collaboration with CBRE, Gateway V, the IAC Commerce Center and Southern California Innovation Park, has launched a radio campaign to promote new industrial and commercial development in the Santa Clarita Valley. The spots are airing on top-rated...

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CBRE’s Trammell Crow Hires SoCal Development Mgr

Monday, Oct 24, 2016

Trammell Crow Co., a leading developer and investor in commercial real estate, announces that Andrew Parker has joined the Company’s SoCal-Los Angeles Business Unit as a Development Manager. In this role, he will be working closely with the entire team on the vertical construction of a vast array...

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CBRE Completes Sale of Office Buildings

Thursday, Oct 22, 2015

CBRE Group Inc. announced the sale of two Class A office buildings within the Tourney Place five-building development in Santa Clarita on Wednesday. A 20,731-square-foot building located at 27433 Tourney Road, was sold to Pacific Fiduciary Real Estate Investments LLC for an undisclosed price, representing...

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Balestra to SVP at CBRE Component Trammell Crow

Tuesday, Oct 13, 2015

Commercial real estate developer Trammell Crow Co., a subsidiary of CBRE, announced Tuesday that John Balestra has joined the Company’s SoCal-Los Angeles Business Unit as a Senior Vice President. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing and overseeing new industrial development and investment opportunities...

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Summerhill Villa Sold to NYC Property Investors

Thursday, Mar 6, 2014

The Summerhill Villa senior housing complex on Lyons Avenue has been sold to American Realty Capital, a $2 billion New York real estate investment trust, according to the trade publications GlobeSt.com and Senior Housing News. Summerhill Villa was one of two California properties that sold for a combined...

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Today in SCV History (July 27) 1876 - 223-foot Soledad train tunnel completed; last tunnel on line linking L.A. & S.F. [story]	Sidewalk Poetry 2025 Submissions Now Being Accepted The city of Santa Clarita is now accepting short poem entries for the Sidewalk Poetry Project from residents and individuals with connections or ties to Santa Clarita.	Aug. 9-11: ‘Fringe of the Woods Festival’ in Frazier Park Returning for a fourth year, the “Fringe of the Woods Festival” will again be held Aug. 9-11 at the Mile High Theater in Lake of the Woods/Frazier Park.	Aug. 2-4: LEAP Children’s Museum Extended Additional Weekend	July 27: CTG Opens ‘Rat Pack Lounge’ in Old Town Newhall	Aug. 31: Back to Val Verde for Val Verde’s 100! The Val Verde Historical Society will host Back to Val Verde for Val Verde's 100! on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. This all day picnic and celebration will feature food, music, games and raffles.
SCV Sheriff’s Station Seeks Public’s Help Can you help us identify these thieves? The Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station is seeking the public's help in identifying two grand theft suspects. On June 22 two suspects stole a white 2019 Toyota Tacoma tailgate from a vehicle in Valencia.	City Seeking Artisans for Light Up Main Street The city of Santa Clarita and DrinkPAK! are seeking talented creators for Maker's Marketplace, a curated shopping experience at the city's largest holiday event, Light Up Main Street.	SCV Sheriff’s Foundation Celebrates Gloria Mercado-Fortine Outgoing Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Foundation President Gloria Mercdo-Fortine recently received high praise for her tenure as president of the foundation for the past four years.	Mike West \| Message From the CIF-SS Commissioner Here we are at the end of July and preparations for the fall season are already underway at most of our member schools. As is the case most every year, school administration and athletic faculty should be aware and ready to immediately implement the rule changes enacted the previous year.	July 29-Aug. 2: Caltrans I-5 Lane Closures Near Castaic to Continue The California Department of Transportation announced the southbound Interstate 5 will be reduced to one or two lanes from two miles north of Templin Highway (near the Whitaker Sand Shed) north of Castaic to Lake Hughes Road overnights Monday, July 29 through Friday, Aug. 2 for paving work.	Today in SCV History (July 26) 1870 - Armantha Thibaudeau, community leader during early 20th Century and co-founder of chamber of commerce, born in Kentucky [story]
SCVEDC Seeking Candidates for President, CEO The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation announced earlier this month that Jey Wagner stepped down from his role as president and CEO effective July 8, 2024.	Rideshare Drivers to Remain Independent Contractors (CN) — The California Supreme Court on Thursday rebuffed a union-backed challenge to the voter-approved law that exempts app-based drivers working for companies such as Uber, Lyft and DoorDash from being classified as employees rather than independent contractors under the state's labor code.	TMU Names Daniel Rush Mustangs XCTF Head Coach Daniel Rush has been named the head coach for The Master's University's cross country and track & field teams.	Jason Gibbs \| Santa Clarita’s New, Upcoming Projects Nothing says Santa Clarita like our beautiful mountains, pristine parks, paseos meandering through our neighborhoods, lush trees and amenities for residents of all ages.	Dianne Van Hook Announces Retirement	CalArtians Help Propel ‘Inside Out 2’ to Highest-Grossing Animated Film "Inside Out 2," the sequel to Pixar’s 2015 hit, is taking the worldwide box office by storm.
Sept. 7: ‘Game. Set. Hope.’ Tennis Tourney Benefiting Mental Health Awareness In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, the second annual "Game. Set. Hope. Charity Tennis Tournament" will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, beginning 9:30 a.m., at the West Ranch High School tennis courts.	Newsom Issues Executive Order to Clear Homeless Encampments Building on California’s ongoing work and unprecedented investments to address the decades-long issue of homelessness, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday ordering state agencies and departments to adopt clear policies that urgently address homeless encampments while respecting the dignity and well-being of all Californians.	Today in SCV History (July 25) 1915 - Pioneer Juan Batista Suraco buried in a family graveyard, currently unmarked, in Bouquet Canyon near Benz Road [story]	Ocean Water Warning for July 24 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health cautions residents who are planning to visit the below Los Angeles County beaches to avoid swimming, surfing, and playing in ocean waters:	County Revamps Help Line for Mental Health, Overdose Services The Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health and Public Health have centralized access to mental health and substance use services into one 24/7 call center at (800) 854-7771.	Aug. 10: ‘Clear the Shelter’ Party for Animal Adoption Month Adopt a Pet and help the Castaic Animal Shelter "Clear the Shelter" with their kick-off Party on Aug. 10.