The minimum wage for workers in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County has increased. As of Tuesday, July 1, employees in the unincorporated areas of L.A. County must be paid the increased minimum wage of $17.81 per hour, with a few exceptions. This rate applies to individuals who work two hours or more per week at a business or ...

Today, the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced its 2nd Annual Black Business Month Celebration in honor of Black Business Month. August is National Black Business Month, an annual celebration recognizing Black entrepreneurs and their contributions to America’s economy. The celebration will recognize and commend the contributions of black-owned businesses and leaders throughout the Santa Clarita Valley. Set to ...

Major craft retailer JOANN filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Monday morning. Known as a supplier of craft materials, home decor, and sewing supplies, JOANN increased interest rates and decreased sales after COVID-19. As of the filing, the company held over $1.06 billion in debt, according to court documents. Of the 800 locations nationwide, including the store in Santa Clarita, none ...

Brokerage company Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors announced Monday that the firm had arranged the $3.72 million pre-sale of a new BLISS Car Wash set to be constructed in Valencia. The new 2023 construction BLISS Car Wash is set to be developed at the intersection of Copper Hill Drive and Rio Norte Drive, which sees an average of 36,000 ...

The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications have signed a new multi-year deal, restoring college football and NFL game coverage to Spectrum customers. Disney channels have been unavailable for Spectrum customers since Sept. 1, when Disney and Charter originally were unable to come to an agreement over carrier fees. The financial details of the new deal have not been released. ...

A Santa Clarita-based immune system booster, B’Soliel, has failed to pay for marketing services rendered despite multiple attempts at being contacted. Marketed as an immune system booster, the product B’Soleil is a supplement made from plant based-ingredients that claims to improve overall health and wellness. One bottle of 60 capsules, taken twice a day, is available for $24.99 on the ...

Greenspoon Marder announced Friday the expansion of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group with the addition of three new Santa Clarita, California attorneys. Brian E. Koegle and Michael R. Fostakowsky join as partners, and Ransom D. Boynton joins as an associate in the firm’s Los Angeles offices. “The team’s strong market reputation in the Los Angeles community will further ...

The Los Angeles Business Journal announced Thursday that the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce, (SCV Chamber) as well as their President and CEO Ivan Volschenk, have been nominated for the 2022  Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Awards.  The Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2022 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship awards annually honor the contributions of the SCV Chamber, alongside the citizens and ...

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce (SCV Chamber) announced plans Friday to resume in-person events in compliance with California and Los Angeles County public health guidelines. The SCV Chamber has adhered to stay-at-home restrictions since early March 2020. After more than a year of quarantine, the Chamber looks forward to resuming many popular in-person events including networking mixers, grand ...

The L.A. Business Journal nominated SCV Chamber of Commerce for its 2021 Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Award. The Los Angeles Business Journal today announced the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce as one of the nominees for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2021 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Award which looks to recognize nonprofits that work to improve the communities they ...