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FINANCIAL REPORTS OF LOCAL INTEREST
Builder KB Home Posts Higher Profits, Revenues, Home Prices
Wednesday, Mar 30, 2016

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...

KB Shares Slide as Homebuilder Misses Profit Target
Thursday, Jan 7, 2016

The bottom line: National L.A.-based homebuilder KB Home, whose current Santa Clarita Valley communities include Canyon Crest, Canyon Heights and Haywood at Five Knolls, posted fourth-quarter profits of 43 cents per share, missing analyst expectations of 50 cents. The company’s per-home profit...

EPA Recognizes Local Homebuilder, Others for Promoting Water Efficiency
Thursday, Oct 8, 2015

[EPA] – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  has recognized the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership, the Municipal Water District of Orange County, KB Home, Energy Inspectors Corporation, and 13 other winners as WaterSense Partners of the Year for creating, rebating, communicating and educating...

KB Home Describes Its Five Knolls Subdivision Opening Saturday
Thursday, Sep 24, 2015

[KB Home] – KB Home, one of the nation’s largest and most recognized homebuilders, announced the grand opening of Haywood at Five Knolls, a scenically inspired master-planned community offering spectacular hillside vistas and impressive on-site amenities in a sought-after Santa Clarita location. With...

KB Home: Lower Profit, Margin; Higher Volume, Prices

KB Home, which opens a new community at Five Knolls in Santa Clarita Saturday, reported results Thursday for its third quarter ended August 31, 2015. Highlights and developments include the following:     Three Months Ended August 31, 2015 Total revenues rose 43% from the year-earlier quarter...

Higher New-Home Sales Prices Boost Builder’s Profits
Friday, Jun 27, 2014

[KB Home] – KB Home, a Los Angeles-based homebuilder with construction activity in the Santa Clarita Valley, reported higher profits and 8 percent higher revenues for the second quarter Friday.   Highlights and developments include the following: Three Months Ended May 31, 2014 Total revenues...

KB Home Scoops Up 278 Plum Canyon Lots
Friday, May 2, 2014

[News Release] – KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the nation’s largest and most recognized homebuilders, today announced it has purchased 278 lots in the beautiful Plum Canyon master plan in Santa Clarita for two new communities, Canyon Heights and Canyon Crest, in the sought-after and established...

Wednesday, Oct 3, 2012

Shares of the major U.S. home builders rose more than 5 percent Wednesday following the news that home prices rose nationally for the fourth consecutive month in July and maintained their strength in August. The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices showed a 1.5 percent price improvement in July over...

Friday, Mar 23, 2012

Los Angeles-area home builder KB Home cut its first-quarter net loss to $45.8 million (59 cents per share) from $114.5 million ($1.49) a year earlier because it didn’t have to record any extraordinary losses during the quarter ending Feb. 29, the way it did a year ago. Net orders numbered just...

SCV NewsBreak for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011
Wednesday, Dec 21, 2011

In this episode: Egg Plantation Restaurant in Newhall honored for waste diversion; Judge gives Newhall jail owner six weeks to fix up property. Also: Local builder KB home sees 20 percent lower fourth-quarter profits; Local weather outlook. SCV Entertainment: Ice Station Valencia to host Family Snow...

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As Santa Clarita moves farther into 2024, a year that holds significant promise and change, community engagement has never been more crucial.
Ken Striplin | Get Involved with Your City
1980 - Phillies beat Royals in Game 1 of World Series; Hart grad Bob Walk is winning pitcher [story]
Bob Walk
1876 - Town of Newhall founded at Bouquet Junction (moved 2 years later to present location) [story]
Campton store
1915 - Name of Surrey post office & town changed to Saugus [story]
Surrey Inn
Hello Subaru of Valencia will host a Paws & Pumpkins Trunk-a-Treat & Pet Adoption Event on Sunday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 24000 Creekside Road, Valencia.
Oct. 27: Paws  & Pumpkins Trunk-a-Treat, Pet Adoption
The Furry Tails, Happy Trails pet adoption event will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Valencia in Santa Clarita.
Oct. 13: Furry Tails, Happy Trails Adoption Event
Get ready for a fun-filled night at the Egg Plantation on Saturday, Nov, 2 when Finally Family Homes hosts the Second Annual Poker Tournament and Bingo Night
Nov. 2: Finally Family Homes Poker Tournament, Bingo Night
Join the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council for a Mastering Your Business Finance meeting, Thursday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. at 26491 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, CA 91350.
Oct. 24: Small Business Council Mastering Business Finance Meeting
The California Department of Public Health reports that a total of six human bird flu cases have been confirmed in California. All six cases are Central Valley individuals who had direct contact with infected dairy cattle and were confirmed after additional testing by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State Reports Six Human Bird Flu Cases Now Confirmed in California
The MAIN presents a show featuring Brady Glen, a magician and Nader Hanna, a hypnotist in a evening of whimsy, fun and mind reading, Friday, Nov. 1 8-10 p.m. at 24266 Main St., Santa Clarita, CA 91321.
Nov 1: Enchanted: Expri-Mental at The MAIN
The Rancho Camulos Museum, off Highway 126 in Piru, will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the sale of Rancho Camulos from the del Valle family to the Rubel family on Sunday, Oct. 20, 1-4 p.m.
Oct. 20: Rancho Camulos Celebrates a Century of Honor
Paul Wickline, former associate vice president of instruction at College of the Canyons, has been appointed as the associate vice president of the college’s Canyon Country campus.
Paul Wickline Named Canyon Country Campus Associate Vice President
Twenty-two employees were honored as the Classified Employees of the Year Wednesday, Oct. 9, at the William S. Hart Union School District’s governing board meeting.
Hart District Recognizes Classified Employees of the Year
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has approved directives to tackle the pet overpopulation crisis in L.A. County animal shelters.
Supes Approve Motion to Combat County Animal Shelter Overpopulation
1885 - Birth of Hortense Reynier, future bride of Placerita Canyon pioneer Frank Walker [story]
Hortense Walker
The fall Science Talks Series Garden Walk at the College of the Canyons Canyon Country campus will be held Friday, Oct. 18, 9–11 a.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Oct. 18: Garden Walk at COC Canyon Country Campus
Saenger Associates, a retained executive search firm headquartered in Santa Clarita, has announced the addition of two new partners to its executive team.
Saenger Associates Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Welcomes New Partners
Just last week, the Santa Clarita City Council broke ground on the construction for the upgrades to Old Orchard Park in Valencia.
Laurene Weste | Exciting Upgrades Coming to Old Orchard Park
According to the American Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, 6.3 million lost or stray animals enter animal care centers across the nation every year.
Ken Striplin | Adopt, Don’t Shop During Pet Adoption Week!
The California Department of Education has released results for schools in the William S. Hart Union School District for the California Smarter Balanced Assessments in English Language Arts and Math. California Science Test results have also been released.
Hart District Students Outperform County, State Averages in Assessments
Friend's of Castaic Lake and Los Angeles County Parks and Recreation presents "The Forbidden Trail" Castaic Lake Haunted Hike on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25-27. "Don't Let Your Eyes Betray You!" This three-fourths of a mile trek includes a stroll along the frightening trail, and there is no telling what lurks around.
Oct. 25-27: Castaic Lake Haunted Hike
The Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation has announced Ondre Seltzer, currently serving as the Interim President and CEO since July, has been unanimously selected by the SCVEDC Board of Directors hiring committee to become the new SCVEDC President and CEO.
Ondre Seltzer Selected as SCVEDC President, CEO
The last of this year's Fireside Nights at Vasquez Rocks will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The Vasquez Rocks Natural Area invites you to an evening around the campfire at the Vasquez Rocks Interpretive Center.
Oct. 13: Fireside Night at Vasquez Rocks
Saugus Union School District (SUSD) Asset Management Committee Meeting (7/11 Committee) will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 30: SUSD Asset Management Committee Meeting
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