Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal

06/28/2020

In Santa Clarita, the preliminary unemployment rate for April peaked just over 20%, according to the state’s Economic Development Department. The numbers also indicate Acton was at 15.9%, while Val Verde was at 31.4%.

Nearly 4.6 million Californians, among them many Santa Clarita Valley employers and employees alike, have filed for unemployment claims since mid-March, painting an unsettling image of the pandemic’s ripple effect with no clear end. Statewide, Gov. Gavin Newsroom recently said California’s unemp

06/28/2020

Commercial Landlords are facing unprecedented government rules, as well as tenants who can’t operate — and therefore generate income to pay their rent.

Commercial Landlords are facing unprecedented government rules, as well as tenants who can’t operate — and therefore generate income to pay their rent. Commercial properties should categorize their tenants. First are those not allowed to operate. These are primarily retailers in small centers an...

06/27/2020

Chairs stacked on top of tables that have been pushed far from the entrance at restaurants. Hand sanitizer dispensers strategically installed at workstations and face coverings now donned along with uniforms.

Chairs stacked on top of tables that have been pushed far from the entrance at restaurants. Hand sanitizer dispensers strategically installed at workstations and face coverings now donned along with uniforms. This is the new normal businesses in the Santa Clarita Valley have recently or will soo

06/27/2020

L.A. County recently formed the Economic Resiliency Task Force with leaders from business, labor, government and education communities to develop actionable recommendations to improve the economy, create jobs and return to full employment.

L.A. County recently formed the Economic Resiliency Task Force with leaders from business, labor, government and education communities to develop actionable recommendations to improve the economy, create jobs and return to full employment. The Task Force consists of the Board of Supervisors and a

06/26/2020

Last year’s Assessment Roll came in at nearly $1.7 trillion, which put $17 billion in the hands of the county — to be used for public services such as police, fire, schools and even librarians, to name just a few.

Sweltering hot days of summer are here and so is the most significant item I do as your assessor: the 2020 Assessment Roll. Some may be scratching their head and wondering what is the Assessment Roll? Others are more than familiar with the comprehensive tally that values more than 2.5 million

06/26/2020

Sounds are typically measured in decibels (dB). Exposure to sounds over 85 dB can cause noise-induced hearing loss. As the volume increases, your chances of developing hearing loss increases as well.

Exposure to loud noise is a common reason why people develop hearing loss. At least 10 million adults in the U.S. have noise-induced hearing loss. While you can still enjoy loud music or fireworks, repeated exposure for long periods of time can potentially cause serious damage. Learn more on how to

06/25/2020

Cool roofs are measured by a combination of solar reflectance and emittance — the Solar Reflectance Index (SRI). The SRI demonstrates how hot a surface would be relative to standard white or standard black surfaces. Materials with the highest SRI maintain the coolest roof.

Most people think of a roof as something that protects from the rain, and a bad roof is referred to as a “leaky roof.” But in Southern California, there are other elements that beat down on the flat roofs of many commercial buildings more constantly and severely than rain: heat and sunlight. Tha...

06/25/2020

The chaos that surrounded the March orders and the resulting uncertainty are now in the rearview mirror and many companies are looking beyond the initial panic and into the murky, hazy future.

Dwight D. Eisenhower said “In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” As I write this, the “stay at home” and only go to work if you are running an essential business looks as if it will continue for a few more months. The chaos that s...

06/24/2020

Our community has responded well to stay-at-home and social distancing recommendations. Thank you for doing your part to “flatten the curve” and reduce the spread of COVID-19. It’s because of your efforts that Henry Mayo has been able to reopen for elective surgeries and other procedures. - Patrick Moody, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

Our community has responded well to stay-at-home and social distancing recommendations. Thank you for doing your part to “flatten the curve” and reduce the spread of COVID-19. It’s because of your efforts that Henry Mayo has been able to reopen for elective surgeries and other procedures. To e...

06/18/2020

There was a 42.8% drop in the number of single-family home listings between April 2019 and April 2020, or there was 311 in April 2019 and 178 in April 2020, according to numbers published by the Southland Regional Association.

There is not a single industry in the United States that does not seem to have been impacted in some way by COVID-19. The real estate market is firmly in that group, with Realtors affected in a number of ways that came as a surprise to experts in the real estate field. There was a 42.8% drop

02/20/2020

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce recently announced the launch of FocusSCV, a leadership program for those looking to take an active role in helping shape the future of the Santa Clarita Valley.

https://signalscv.com/2020/02/chamber-launches-leadership-program

10/17/2019

The Santa Clarita Valley’s largest law firm announced Wednesday a new name has been added to the title.

Congratulations to Brian Koegle of Poole & Shaffery, LLP - Valencia Office!

By Perry Smith Signal Managing Editor The Santa Clarita Valley’s largest law firm announced Wednesday a new name has been added to the title. Poole & Shaffery, LLP,  is now called Poole Shaffery & Koegle, LLP, adding the