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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

CBRE Posts Higher Profits on 11% Higher Revenues
Wednesday, Feb 5, 2014

CBRE Group Inc. reported continued strong revenue Wednesday and adjusted earnings growth for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2013.   Full-Year 2013 Results * Revenue for full-year 2013 totaled $7.2 billion, an increase of 10% (11% in local currency) from $6.5 billion in 2012. * Excluding...

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1906 - Bercaw General Store opens in Surrey (Saugus) [story]
Bercaw Store
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond testified today in the Senate Education Committee about the need for results-proven training for all teachers of reading and math.
State Superintendent Makes Historic Push for Results-Proven Training in Literacy, Math as Sponsor of SB 1115
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:
Ocean Water Warning for April 24
Dust off the boots and get ready to holler, because Boots In The Park making its way to back to Santa Clarita, y’all. 
May 10: Boots In the Park Returns to Santa Clarita
State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) and Supervisor Kathryn Barger honor the memory of those lost 109 years ago in Armenian Genocide. 
Barger, Wilk Recognize Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
The Salvation Army Santa Clarita Valley Corps is excited to announce the inaugural Donut Day event.
June 7: Salvation Army SCV Announces Inaugural Donut Day Event
The Los Angeles County Animal Care Foundation has approved $370,000 in funding to support the Vet@ThePark program operated by the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.
LAC Animal Care Foundation Provides $370K Grant to Support Vet@ThePark
The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 27.
CDPH Urges Californians to Support Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a motion, introduced by Supervisor Kathryn Barger and co-authored by Board Chair Lindsey P. Horvath, proclaiming May 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Los Angeles County.
Supes Proclaim May as Mental Health Awareness Month
The Grammy-award winning rock ‘n’ roll group Blues Traveler will take the stage of the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. May 9. 
May 9: Blues Traveler to Perform at PAC
1962 - SCV residents vote to connect to State Water Project, creating Castaic Lake Water Agency (now part of SCV Water) [story]
Castaic Lake
Los Angeles County Fifth District Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement in support of the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Officer’s presentation of a $45.4 billion budget for the forthcoming 2024-25 fiscal year.
Kathryn Barger | Statement in Support of $45.4B County Budget
In a celebration held Tuesday, April 23 at the Port of Barcelona, award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, Sun Princess, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony.
Hannah Waddingham Officially Christens Sun Princess
Six comprehensive high schools in the William S. Hart Union High School District which includes Canyon, Golden Valley, Hart, Saugus, Valencia and West Ranch have been ranked among the top public high schools in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
Hart District High Schools Recognized Best in Nation
College of the Canyons will offer four summer sessions running from June 3 through Aug. 17, giving students a variety of options in both class format and scheduling designed to help them achieve their educational goals, from launching a new career to transferring to a four-year university.
COC Offers Four Summer Sessions for Flexible Learning Options
California State Sen. Scott Wilk, R-Santa Clarita, announced his measure to combat illegal dumping, by increasing penalties and closing a loophole which has enabled the problem for years, was approved in the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Wilk’s Illegal Dumping Bill Approved by Committee
Super Jazz at the Ranch, a daylong jazz festival hosted by West Ranch High School, is happening Saturday, May 18. Music will fill the air as performers from throughout the region showcase their talents.
May 18: Super Jazz Festival at West Ranch High School
California State Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, has presented The Healthy Homework Act (AB 2999) to the Assembly Education Committee.
Schiavo Presents Healthy Homework Act to Prioritize Mental, Physical Health
The city of Santa Clarita has notified the public that the playground at West Creek Park, 24247 Village Circle Drive, Valencia, CA 91354, is currently closed for repairs on the rubberized surface.
West Creek Park Playground Closed for Repairs
The Santa Clarita Valley Media Collaborative invites local creatives, media industry professionals, students, parents, teachers and others to celebrate the next generation of media makers participating in the inaugural NextGen MediaMakers Festival on Saturday, May 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the Canyon Country Community Center.
May 18: NextGen MediaMakers Festival Invites Creatives, Students, Experts to Celebrate Media
1986 - COC board votes to allow Argentine cliff swallows to nest forever on sides of buildings [story]
swallows
As Volunteer Appreciation Week approaches, the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control wishes to extend heartfelt gratitude to all its dedicated volunteers who tirelessly contribute to DACC's mission of advancing the well-being of animals and people in the County.
DACC Pays Recognition to Volunteers
The Canyon Country Farmers Market will be celebrating their two-year anniversary Wednesday, April 24.
April 24: Canyon Country Farmer’s Market Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary
The Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Auxiliary presented a $35,000 check Monday to the Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation for the foundation’s Patient Tower Capital Campaign.
Henry Mayo Auxiliary Fulfills $600K Patient Tower Pledge
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