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Ed Masterson (left) moderates a panel discussion about workplace safety during a luncheon at College of the Canyons in Valencia, June 20, 2025. Michael Picarella/The Signal

VIA luncheon panel discusses workplace safety

The Valley Industry Association hosted a Friday afternoon luncheon at College of the Canyons in Valencia called “Workplace Safety: Protecting People, Preventing Risks.” Panelists spoke about their individual agencies and

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City reminds residents of organic-waste goals 

Santa Clarita residents might have noticed a slight uptick in trashy social media posts recently, but local officials said there’s a simple explanation.   More than a few concerned residents have

The Ralphs on McBean Parkway in Valencia. Signal file photo.

Grocery workers authorize possible strike 

Compiled from news releases and staff reports  United Food and Commercial Workers local unions representing 45,000 grocery store workers have voted in favor of authorizing their bargaining team to call

Attendees gather for the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce's Business Expo 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Valencia on Thursday, June 27. This year's Business Expo is scheduled June 26 at the Valencia Town Center. Signal file photo.

Chamber to host Business Expo June 26 

News release  The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce announced the return of one of the organization’s most anticipated events — the 2025 Business Expo — taking place on Thursday,

Six Flags welcomes thrill seekers as they anticipate its opening for the day. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Six Flags announces post-merger layoffs 

Six Flags Entertainment is scheduled to make some large changes to the company, starting with 135 full-time positions that will either become part-time positions or be eliminated across several California

MetroWalk seeks changes from City Council  

Santa Clarita city planners are recommending the City Council on Tuesday approve some developer-requested changes to MetroWalk — plans for nearly 500 homes in Canyon Country — but not all

Chiquita Canyon Landfill ceased operations on Dec. 31, 2024. Habeba Mostafa/ The Signal

Landfill closure prompts new trash rate 

For months last year, Chiquita Canyon Landfill officials forewarned of cost increases if the ongoing environmental crisis there forced it to close.  Then on Jan. 1, they abruptly closed the

The Economy

Trump threatens Apple with 25% tariff 

By Owen Evans Contributing Writer  President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 25% tariff on Apple if the tech giant does not manufacture iPhones in the United States.  In a

Attendees listen to Kim Lear's keynote at the 2025 VIA Workforce Development Conference at the Hyatt Regency Valencia, Thursday, May 15, 2025. Kamryn Martell/The Signal

VIA hosts Workforce Development Conference  

The Valley Industry Association kicked off its second annual Workforce Development Conference at the Hyatt Regency Valencia last week with keynote speakers Kim Lear and Seth Mattison offering business leaders