SCV Business Journal December 2020 by Signal

Contact: Perry Smith Business Editor Phone: 661-287-5599

S A N TA C L A R I TA VA L L E Y

BUSINESS JOURNAL BJ INSIDE SPOTLIGHTS B4 A message from the SCV

Email: psmith@signalscv.com Mail: 26330 Diamond Place Suite 100 Santa Clarita, CA 91350 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 · WWW.SIGNALSCV.COM · B1

SCV BAR ASSOCIATION WELCOMES NEW LEADERSHIP

Chamber B5 SCV Chamber advocacy

NEWS & FEATURES B1 Bar Association hosts

swearing in

SCV BUSINESS VOICES B1 Mission Valley Bank B3 Audiology Associates M&M Fasteners Supply B9 SCVEDC Henry Mayo B12 Reape-Rickett Law Firm

THE LISTS B2 Movie Ranches, Sound

Stages Aerospace B6 Largest Law Firms Lawyers: Solo Practitioners B7 Family-owned Businesses B8 Oldest Businesses B10 SCV Hotels B11 Largest Employers B13 Auto Dealers

FROM THE EXPERTS B2 Ken Keller: How to improve

profits B6 From the Assessor: Veteran benefits B7 Paul Raggio: Assess your risk B10 Paul Butler: Workplace gratitude

BY PERRY SMITH Signal Managing Editor

he Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association celebrated its local tradition of leadership and community outreach during a recent socially distanced swearing in ceremony for its new executive committee. The local association for lawyers works together to support a community in the SCV that furthers professional development, networking and opportunities to give back according to business litigator Taylor Williams and criminal defense attorney Jeff Armendariz, who lead this year’s Executive Committee as president and president-elect, respectively. This time of year, the opportunities to give back have been one of the main focuses of the SCV Bar Association for Armendariz, he said in a recent interview. Armendariz has been a board member of the bar since becoming involved about nine years ago, and one of his proudest achievements with the bar A toy drive inspired by the organization’s first installation dinner has become a chapter staple each year, and one of the most enjoyable aspects of joining such a group for Armendariz. “Besides the personal relationships, we offer a breadth of opportunities for people to improve and sustain or maintain their practice,” he mentioned, referring to networking events where people can

Left: L.A. County Superior court Judge David Gelfound swears members of the Santa Clarita Valley Bar Association’s executive board. PHOTOS BY DAN WATSON / THE SIGNAL “let their hair down,” to continuing legal education opportunities for lawyers, a requirement for all lawyers, which is one of the benefits of membership. Armendariz also noted the organization’s annual speech competition has been a source of pride for the group, as it’s allowed promising young students who are juniors and seniors in high school a chance to present arguments in front of a Los Angeles County Superior court judge. While the toy drive is still on, the speech competition is on hold, and the networking looks to be virtual for the time being, according to Williams, which has also prompted the SCV Bar Association’s leadership to discuss new ways for how it can work to stay relevant for its leadership. Unprecedented times have created challenges that, to the current degree, haven’t really been an issue in modern times, leading the association to look into the possibility for things like any way they might be able to help out with child care options, while attorneys deal with hours

of virtual hearings, often with children who have new homeschool needs. “The board and I have been talking about different kinds of community outreach,” Williams noted, referring to the post-COVID-19 environment as a “brave new world,” for the legal community, as in many other aspects. At the end of the day, regardless of whether a community is coping with a global pandemic, it’s incredibly helpful to be a part of a professional group with members who support one another, Williams added. “Our main thing is networking, so that we can get to know each other in the legal community,” Williams said, adding she can’t count the number of times that she’s had someone reach out to her and ask for a reference for an opinion on a legal matter. “We have a lot to offer, the opportunities to get to know fellow members and to get to serve on the board,” Armendariz said, “There’s no substitute for getting to know people.” 

SCV BUSINESS VOICES

CONNECTING TO A CAUSE: GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE, SCV

STEVE NUÑEZ Vice President, Relationship Manager, Mission Valley Bank

hilanthropy — the act of giving back — should play an important role for any business operating within a local market area, and these efforts should align with the strategic goals of the business. Beyond doing good for others, charitable giving can create goodwill among clients, employees, business partners and the community. Creating a culture of philanthropy is doable for any business regardless of size. The key is incorporating it throughout the organization. Philanthropic efforts also provide an outlet for employees and clients to connect with the company beyond just products and services. Since inception, Mission Valley Bank has been dedicated to local involvement and investing in the communities we serve. In addition to financial support, the management team lends their leadership skills to many nonprofits within the community. The bank prides itself on involvement in charitable works that help individuals, along with economic development initiatives to attract and retain businesses within the region. As part of our efforts to support our local community, Mission Valley Bank hosts the Give Where You Live SCV initiative. Participating organizations include Carousel Ranch, Boys and Girls Club of SCV, Samuel Dixon Family Health Center, College of the Canyons Foundation, Santa Clarita Valley Family YMCA and others. Mission Valley Bank features nonprofits on its website, in advertising and articles, and social media. We know that bringing awareness to the needs and work of these valuable organizations — while connecting each cause with residents — strengthens the community as a whole (GiveWhereYouLiveSCV.com). How can your business get involved in helping others? Discover a charity or service club that fits your vision, mission, and purpose or one that speaks to your heart. The Santa Clarita community has hundreds of nonprofits that rely upon the kindness of residents and businesses to step up and make a difference. Mission Valley Bank is a locally-owned, full service community business bank headquartered in Sun Valley, California with a branch office in Santa Clarita. Steve Nunez can be reached at (661) 753-5681. For more information visit www. MissionValleyBank.com. 

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WHERE TO IMPROVE PROFIT$ KEN KELLER

SCVBJ Contributing Writer SALES & REVENUE 99 Segregate all clients into A, B or C categories, taking into account volume, ease in dealing with including time and energy and future business potential. 99 To the extent possible, do a full profit and loss on each client, at a minimum to gross profit line on the profit and loss. 99 Take this analysis one step further and do a profit and loss on each product for each client. 99 Be crystal clear about who the ideal client is for your company and weed out prospects that do not fit the model before investing resources in the wrong relationship. 99 Establish a profit and loss model for prospects to be “plugged-in” going forward. 99 Assign an account executive to each client and establish an appropriate call cycle (monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly). 99 Conduct an annual business review presentation for top clients. 99 Schedule price increases in advance, notifying clients of price changes and detail the rationale; put in writing and review in person or on the phone. 99 Set revenue goals for each client and review quarterly. GROSS PROFIT 99 Dissect what the cost of goods is for

99 Use the information from RMA (Robert Morris and Associates) to compare against the competition. 99 Use the measures of revenue per employee; gross profit per employee and net profit per employee to ensure that productivity remains high.

YOUR ATTITUDE SHOULD BE ONE OF: “IF WE WATCH THE PENNIES, THE DOLLARS WILL TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES,” THEN LEAD BY EXAMPLE… your company. 99 Assign individual ownership of each line in your cost of sales or cost of goods sold. 99 Set budgets monthly by line item and work to improve / reduce costs by one percent a month through negotiation with vendors or through process improvements. 99 Do not be afraid to ask for cost reductions or for opportunities for volume discounts. 99 Asking new suppliers to bid on your business is a good way to check to see if current suppliers are being fair. 99 Remember, what gets measured gets done. FIXED OVERHEAD 99 Measure each item on the profit and loss in the overhead section of the profit and loss as a percentage of sales for the last two years. 99 Expect some cost increases due to inflation but beyond that, significant increases need to be reviewed to see if there are less expensive alternatives to

Asking new suppliers to bid on your business is a good way to check to see if current suppliers are being fair, expert Ken Keller writes. (MC)

providing the same or better quality to clients. 99 Many managers believe that the best answer to addressing the challenges of growth is to hire more people — avoid the temptation and pay overtime/+* instead of adding people to the payroll — it’s a lot cheaper. NET PROFIT 99 Set profit goals and review monthly, taking into consideration the variance in days of the month.

CEO FOCUS 99 Your attitude should be one of: “If we watch the pennies, the dollars will take care of themselves,” then lead by example. 99 Share the attitude of “If we still need it (whatever ‘it’ is), we’ll buy it next week” to avoid splurge spending. 99 Everything you do is visible; every word you say is heard and you are always under the microscope so choose your actions and your words very carefully. 99 If you want your employees to contribute to making the company more profitable, you have to teach them how the company makes money — this is not the same as the employees believing that when a check shows up from a client that all the money belongs to you. Ken Keller is an executive coach who works with small and midsize B2B company owners, CEOs and entrepreneurs. He facilitates formal top executive peer groups for business expansion, including revenue growth, improved internal efficiencies and greater profitability. Email:Ken. Keller@strategicadvisoryboards.com. Keller’s column reflects his own views and not necessarily those of the SCVBJ. 

The List: Top 20 Aerospace & Defense Employers NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

SCV EMPLOYMENT

Woodward Inc

25200 Rye Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 www.woodward.com

(661) 294-6000

680

ITT Aerospace Controls

28150 Industry Dr, Valencia, CA 91355 www.itt.com

(661) 295-4000

475

Aerospace Dynamics International

25540 Rye Canyon Rd, Valencia, CA 91355

(661) 257-3535

398

Wesco Aircraft

24911 Avenue Stanford, Valencia, CA 91355 www.wescoair.com

(661) 802-5132

375

B & B Manufacturing

27940 Beale Ct, Valencia, CA 91355 www.bbmfg.com

(661) 257-2161

330

TA Aerospace

28065 Franklin Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 www.esterline.com

(661) 775-1100

270

ASC Process Systems

28402 Livingston Ave, Valencia, CA 91355 www.aschome.com

(818) 833-0088

221

FMI Aerostructures / Forrest Machining Inc.

27756 Ave Mentry, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 www.forrestmachining.com

(661) 257-0231

220

Novacap / Knowles

25111 Anza Dr, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 www.knowlescapacitors.com/novacap

(661) 295-5920

214

Crissair, Inc.

28909 Ave Williams, Valencia, CA 91355 www.crissair.com

(661) 367-3300

202

Fralock

5424, 28525 Industry Dr, Valencia, CA 91355 www.fralock.com

(661) 702-6999

200

Adept Fasteners

28709 Industry Dr, Valencia, CA 91355 www.adeptfasteners.com

(661) 257-6600

185

RAH Industries Inc.

24800 Ave Rockefeller, Valencia, CA 91355 www.rah-ind.com

(661) 295-5190

177

Del West Engineering Co.

29006 Hancock Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 www.delwestengineering.com

(661) 295-5700

165

Triumph Actuation Systems

28150 Harrison Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 www.triumphgroup.com/product-locations/valencia-ca

(661) 295-1015

150

Regent Aerospace Corporation

28110 Harrison Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 www.regentaerospace.com

(661) 257-3000

140

HRD Aero Systems

25555 Avenue Stanford, Valencia CA 91355 www.hrd-aerosystems.com

(661) 295-0670

140

Curtiss-Wright

28965 Avenue Penn, Valencia CA 91355 www.curtisswright.com

(661) 257-4430

130

PPG Aerospace

24811 Ave Rockefeller, Valencia, CA 91355 www.ppg.com

(661) 678-4209

128

Lamsco West Inc.

29101 The Old Rd, Valencia, CA 91355 www.shimtechgroup.com

(661) 295-8620

125

The List: Movie Ranches, Sound Stages NAME

ADDRESS

PHONE

WEBSITE

CONTACT

ACRES/ # OF STAGES

Blue Cloud Movie Ranch

20019 Blue Cloud Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91350

(661) 510-6873

bluecloud.com

Frank Gardner

250 acres *Movie Ranch Overlay Zone Property

Diamond V Ranch

28100 Haskell Canyon Rd Santa Clarita, CA 91322

(661) 212-8047

veluzat.com

Marcel Veluzat

50 acres *Movie Ranch Overlay Zone Property

Firebird Film Locale

9744 Soledad Canyon Road Agua Dulce

(661) 268-1500

facebook.com/ FirebirdFilmLocale

Michelle Goertz

3 acres

Golden Oak Ranch

19802 Placerita Canyon Rd. Newhall, CA 91321

(661) 259-8717

goldenoakranch.com

Steve Sligh

890 acres, 12 proposed stages for a total of 240,000 sq ft

LA North Studios

254045 Ave Tibbitts Valencia, CA 91355

(661) 568-6410

lanorthstudios.com

John Pradhu

3 stages for a total of 73,000 sq ft

Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio

24715 Oak Creek Ave. Newhall, CA 91321

(661) 259-9669

melodyranchstudio.com

Candy Veluzat

22 acres, 3 stages for a total 41,200 sq ft Placerita Canyon Special Standards District, Overlay Zone Property No city film permit required;L.A. County Fire approval/permit required

Polsa Rosa Ranch

5726 Soledad Canyon Rd. Acton, CA 93510

(805) 368-9029

polsarosaranch.com

Margie Vodraska

750 acres

Rancho Deluxe

16030 Placerita Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91387

(661) 733-5739

aranchodeluxe.com

Steve Arklin, Jr.

200 acres *Movie Ranch Overlay Zone Property

Rustic Oaks Ranch

23708 La Salle Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91321

(661) 510-0712

rusticoaksranch.com

Mike Stuart

42 acres

Sable Ranch/Rancho Maria*

25933 Sand Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita, CA 91387

(661) 252-9751

ranchomariasableranch. com

Derek Hunt

400 acres *Movie Ranch Overlay Zone Properties

Santa Clarita Studios

25135 Anza Dr. Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(661) 294-2000

sc-studios.com

Mike DeLorenzo

27 stages with more than 500,000 sq ft

SOS Filmworks/Agua Dulce Movie Ranch, Inc.

34855 Petersen Rd. Agua Dulce, CA 91390

(661) 251-2365

sosfilmworks.com

William Fix

348 acres

Valencia Studios

26030 Avenue Hall Santa Clarita, CA 91355

(513) 702-5110

valenciastudios.com

Susie Burr

6 stages for a total of 73,500 sq ft

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SCV BUSINESS VOICES

3 MORE COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT HEARING HEALTH, ANSWERED DR. KEVIN BOLDER AuD, Audiology Associates

hen it comes to hearing loss, it’s normal to have a lot of questions. As hearing care professionals, we frequently have patients come in with questions about their hearing, hearing aids, different types of hearing loss, and how we can help them find a solution. Q When do sounds become dangerous? A Any sound over 85 dB (decibels) can be dangerous to our hearing when exposed for long periods at a

time. It’s important to wear hearing protection whenever you will be around loud noise in order to protect your hearing and prevent noise-induced hearing loss from occurring. Q At what age does hearing loss happen? A Hearing loss can happen to anyone of any age! Many children have hearing loss and noise-induced hearing loss is becoming increasingly common in teenagers and young adults. It is a common misconception that only “old” people have hearing loss. Your genetics, health and how well you protect your hearing can all determine your likelihood of developing hearing loss. Q How long do rechargeable hearing aids last on a charge? A Rechargeable hearing aids are a great option for those who don’t want to change hearing aid batteries

anymore. Rechargeable hearing aids use a lithium-Ion battery, which usually takes three to four hours to fully charge depending on the device. Once charged, rechargeable hearing aids will provide you with a full day of hearing. The best thing you can do to make sure you are maintaining your overall health and well-being is receive regular hearing screenings in addition to your other doctor visits. To schedule a hearing aid consultation today, please call Audiology Associates at 661-284-1900. Kevin Bolder, Au.D, Patrice Rifkind, Au.D. and John Davis, Au.D. are three of the best in Santa Clarita and San Fernando Valley. Visit our website at AudiologyAssociates. net or stop by our office located at 23838 Valencia Blvd, Suite 100, Valencia. We are hearing health care excellence! 

SCV BUSINESS VOICES

M & M FASTENERS SUPPLY OFFERS SUPPORT FOR RETURN OF FILMING, CONSTRUCTION GROWTH

or years, the Santa Clarita Valley has been a home to feature films, TV shows, commercials and now streaming productions, as the SCV sits in the northern half of the Thirty-Mile Zone, or TMZ, an area created to encourage filming through tax breaks. But what a lot of people might not realize is how many local companies, businesses like M & M Fasteners Supply Inc., play a vital role, so to speak, in making sure productions have the right parts. While M & M has been known as a reliable name in commercial, aerospace and construction for four decades, after relocating to the SCV in January 2019, M & M CEO Eunice Hajek quickly realized that while she might be moving away from Hollywood, she was moving her company to a place where its ability to provide quality, reliable tools and fasteners would be hugely important for the filming industry. Known as “Hollywood’s backlot” and “Hollywood North,” the SCV relies on countless local businesses like M & M to keep things running smoothly on the sound stages, on scene and anywhere else that complex, expensive film equipment or set building needs support tools and technology. Another growth area for M & M has been in the support of essential construction. This progression was also a natural growth area for a company that’s long prided itself on supplying parts to keep us safe in the sky for the aerospace industry. Moving to a hotbed of growth has allowed M & M to become an authorized distributor for other trusted names, such as DeWalt, Senco, Elco, and Grabber Construction Products for hardware, tools, adhesives and more . Whether the need is a concrete anchor, an eyebolt, tek screws or nails, M & M prides itself on the motto, “Where quality meets customer service.” “We have the tools and the hardware available not only to support the filming industry but also the construction industry,” Hajek said. “We’ve always provided quality customer care and the best parts available, but these recent economic conditions have really allowed us to demonstrate the ability and value of working with a local business as our economy begins to open up again.” M & M Fasteners Supply is a stocking supplier of quality fastener products and accessories specializing in OEM, MRO, electrical and aerospace markets. M & M can also supply parts from a blueprint or technical specification. For more information, visit mmfastsupply.com or call (818) 767-8833.



2020 DIRECTORS

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SANTA CLARITA VALLEY BUSINESS CHOICE AWARDS

CHAIR OF THE BOARD NANCY STARCZYK

Realty Executives

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HUNT BRALY

Poole, Shaffery & Koegle, LLP

MARISOL ESPINOZA

Southern California Gas Company

KEVIN HOLMES

Martini Akpovi Partners, LLP

TROY HOOPER

Kiwi Hospitality Partners

DR. CHRIS RAIGOSA

Kaiser Permanente

CHRIS SCHRAGE

LBW Insurance Financial Services

JOHN VANCE

Vance Wealth

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANDREA CARPENTER

Logix

STEVE COLE

SCV Water Agency

JASON CRAWFORD

City of Santa Clarita

JEFFREY FORREST

College of the Canyons

MONICA HARRISON

LA Film Locations

BRIAN HIGGINS

AAA Companies

PAM INGRAM

Re/Max of Valencia

ALEEN MANCHESTER

California Resources Corporation

PATRICK MOODY

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

BRIAN O’CONNOR

Princess Cruises

Nominations for the 2020 Santa Clarita Valley Business Choice Awards are officially open till Friday, December 23. Businesses have endured some of the most challenging times ever this year but have shown their grit, determination, and adaptability. Due to the pandemic, nominations will be taken for all business who have a story to share. The Award categories will include, but are not limited to, business who have thrived, adapted, survived as well as our reoccurring award categories, Rising Star, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and Business of the Year. Finalists will be announced the week of January 4th with the honorees being announced at our 98th Annual Awards & Installation. If your business, or if you know of a business that has a story you’d like to share and is worth recognizing, make sure to submit a nomination. The 98th Annual Awards & Installation will take place virtually on Thursday, January 28, 2021 starting at 6:00 PM for a cocktail reception and networking, with the program beginning promptly at 7:00 PM. VIP tickets will include a threecourse dinner specially crafted for the event. Sponsorships and tickets are available. Nomination forms can be requested by emailing hello@scvchamber.com.

DAN REVETTO AT&T HENRY RODRIGUEZ

State Farm Insurance

SANDY SANCHEZ FivePoint LIZ SEELMAN

Southern California Edison

G. JESSE SMITH

California Institute of the Arts

DR. DIANNE VAN HOOK

College of the Canyons

DENNIS VERNER Burrtec KARINA WINKLER

Holiday Inn Express

BUSINESS COUNCILS The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce has the following Business Councils:

Government Affairs

The Government Affairs council meets to discuss policy decisions on a local, county, state and federal level. As a member, you are encouraged to attend a meeting and have your voice heard throughout the SCV and take a stance on pertinent issues relative to the business community or your industry in particular.

Industry & Technology

The Industry and Technology council works to improve and enhance a strong business climate for Santa Clarita Valley based industry, manufacturing, processing and technology companies through pro-business advocacy to develop balanced laws, effective regulations and sound public policies to stimulate economic growth and create new jobs while safeguarding environmental resources.

Small Business

Small Businesses are at the core of our Chamber’s membership and are the backbone of our economy. The Chamber offers a variety of educational and networking programming to help your small business thrive. The council focuses on three main objectives: Advises the SCV Chamber on small business related issues, programming and networking opportunities; Supports the Chambe’s “Retail Walks” with elected officials; and helps promote the nationwide “Small Business Saturday” program which highlights small businesses on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Non-Profit

The SCV has a strong philanthropic community with more than 100 locally-based non-profit organizations that help our community thrive. Our non-profits are a key reason why Santa Clarita is a great community and always looking towards a better future. The council provides business resources for our local non-profit leaders to help them connect, grow and learn about valuable information so they can successfully meet their organizations mission and goals.

MEMBER 401(K) PLAN The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce recently launched its new SCV Chamber Member 401(k) Retirement Plan which is designed to save local businesses time and money in the administration of a 401(k) program for their employees, while creating individual, customized plans. Working in collaboration over the last year, the team at LBW initiated and developed the 401(k) Retirement MEAP plan to best suit the needs of Chamber members to provide numerous benefits for businesses. We have partnered with Lincoln Financial Group to oversee the Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP) including the plan’s important administrative, recordkeeping and fiduciary services. Locally, LBW Insurance and Financial Services, will serve as the preferred local agent for the plan helping to get more businesses enrolled in the plan to help them reduce overhead expenses and meet new state requirements. The plan is also open for all Chamber-member agents to participate. Beginning June 30, 2021, California will require all businesses with over 50 employees to offer their employees a retirement savings program. Then, by June 30, 2022 companies with 5 or more employees will be required to provide a retirement plan. The Chamber Member 401(k) Retirement Plan has a goal to create a minimum $25 million fund within the next year. The Program was launched with already having secured $5 million in retirement accounts from local businesses. This is the first of the major member benefit changes the SCV Chamber is making to provide greater value to our members.

Latino Business Alliance

Businesses seeking more information on the new SCV Chamber Member 401(k) Retirement Plan can email us at hello@scvchamber.com. There will be a workshop on December 8. Register on our website.

NextSCV

To find out more about the Chamber, the benefits of membership, its business councils and all its resources please email hello@scvchamber.com or visit

Our LBA council works to promote Latino-owned business as well as relevant issues facing our Latino business community. In addition the LBA helps to educate businesses on how to enhance a company’s business efforts with Latino customers and other Latino-owned businesses.

NextSCV is our next generation of leaders and the group aims to develop the next leaders of the Santa Clarita Valley through personal and professional development, civic engagement, and network building opportunities that ultimately stimulate local businesses and support the mission of the SCV Chamber.

SCVChamber.com

THE SIGNAL · SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 · B5

COMING UP

December 1 at noon

Empowered Women Network with Jennifer Abbot from Human Element Company

December 3 at 4:30 p.m.

Hindsight is 2020 | Setting your business up for success in 2021!

December 4 at 8 a.m.

GrowthCLUB | A Virtual Business Planning Workshop

December 10 at 11 a.m.

COVID Resource Webinar – Family Resources Information and Resources to Support You During a Pandemic

December 8 at 1 p.m.

Member 401(k) Retirement Plan Workshop

December 16 at 5 p.m.

Business After Hours Virtual Mixer hosted by Newleaf Training & Development

January 14 at 11:30 a.m.

Employment Law Update - The Road to Compliance

January 28 at 6 p.m.

98th Annual Awards & Installation To find out more about the events and to register go to

SCVChamber.com

B6 · SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 · THE SIGNAL

A VETERANS’ TAX-SAVINGS BENEFIT BY JEFF PRANG Los Angeles County Assessor

his past month saw several historical events occur. The first and foremost, of course, was the presidential election. We have a new president and, for the first time in our republic’s history, we have a female vice president, who is African-American and of South-Asian descent — a fine example of this country’s diversity. See PRANG, page B14

Meadows Elementary School recently held an event to thank veterans. The Assessor’s Office also wants to make sure that veterans in L.A. County are aware of the exemptions eligible to them. PHOTO BY BOBBY BLOCK / THE SIGNAL

The List: Largest Law Firms YEAR EST.

TOP LOCAL EXECUTIVE

CONTACT INFO

Retainer or hourly

1998

John Shaffery Managing Partner

25350 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 250 Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 290-2991 www.pooleshaffery.com

Hourly

1992

James Reape Senior Managing Partner

25152 Springfield Ct., Ste 100 Valencia, 91355 (661) 288-1000 www.divorcedigest.com

Hourly

2015

Bob Crockett Owner

23929 Valencia Blvd., Suite 303 Valencia, 91355 (323) 487-1101 bobcrockettlaw.com

Depends

1999

Mark T. Young

25152 Springfield Ct., Suite 345 Valencia, 91355 (661) 259-9000 www.donahoeyoung.com

1977

Richard A. Patterson, Esq. /Susan Owen, Esq./ Greg Owen, Esq.

23822 W. Valencia Blvd., Suite 303, (661) 799-3899 www.opolaw.com

Bill Thompson, Esq.

28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Suite 195 Valencia 91355 (661) 222-7964 www.billthompsonlawoffices.com

COMPANY

MAIN PRACTICE AREAS

# FULL-TIME COMPENSATION ATTORNEYS SUPPORT STAFF

Poole, Shaffery & Koegle, LLP

Business & Employment Law

Reape-Rickett Law Firm

Family Law

Crockett & Associates

Business Litigation

Donahoe & Young LLP

Bankruptcy, Estate Planning & Business Law

Owen Patterson and Owen

Personal Injury

Contingency

Law Offices of Bill J. Thompson

Civil Litigation & Business Law

Depends

The List: Lawyers — Solo Practitioners

*INFO FROM SCVEDC.ORG

NAME

PRIMARY PRACTICE

CONTACT

Bridgeford Law Office

Workers Compensation

25060 Avenue Stanford, Suite 285 Valencia, 91355 (661) 775-9300

Carter Law

Civil Litigation, Civil Rights/ Discrimination

25152 Springfield court Sute 100 Valencia, 91355 (323) 825-5529

Cohen Law, PLC

Business & Corporate

28039 Smyth Drive, Suite 200 Valencia, 91355 661-257-2887

Daniel Gunning, Esq.

Business & Real Estate

28470 Avenue Stanford, Suite 360 Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 287-4120

Gharibian & Oliver

Family Law

25350 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 240 Valencia, 91355 (661) 254-4100

Group One Legal, PC

Landlord/Tenant, Real Estate Law

27720 Dickason Dr., Suite 232 Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 702-4651

Holmquist Law

Employment Law

25350 Magic Mountain Parkway, Suite 302 Valencia, 91355 (661) 505-8315

J. Umana Law P.C. Judge Mediation

Business Law & Intellectual Property Alternative Dispute Resolution / Mediation

19197 Golden Valley Rd, Suite 124 Santa Clarita, 91387 (661) 755-9861 5850 Canoga Avenue, Suite 400 Woodland Hills, 91367 (818) 610-8799

Kanowsky & Associates

Business & Real Estate

26481 Summit Circle Santa Clarita, 91350 (661) 290-2656

Law Office of Barry L. Edzant

Lemon Law & Personal Injury

28470 Avenue Stanford, Suite 360 Valencia, 91355 (661) 222-9929

Law Office of Craig Aird

Business Law, Estate Planning & Immigration

27240 Turnberry Lane #200 Valencia, 91355 (661) 362-0762

Law Office of David Hong

Patent Law

P.O. Box 2111 Santa Clarita, 91386 (866) 826-8680

Law Office of Dean Ogrin

Business Law & Personal Injury

26841 Summit Circle Valencia, 91350 (661) 290-2656

Law Office of G. Marshall Hann

Business & Real Estate

25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Suite 130 Valencia, 91355 (661) 255-3600

Law Office of Gina G. MacDonald

Estate Planning & Probate

25115 Avenue Stanford, Suite A-209 Valencia, 91355 (661) 294-6464

Law Office of James F. Brownlowe

Estate Planning & Personal Injury

PO Box 55746 Valencia, 91385 (661) 388-1592

Law Office of Jeffrey D. Armendariz

Criminal Defense

28470 Avenue Stanford, Suite 360 Valencia, 91355 (661) 288-1959

Law Office of John S. MacIntosh

Home Owners Association, Landlord/Tenant, Estate Planning

25350 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Suite 130 Valencia, 91355 (661) 255-7027

Law Office of Michael Berke

Debt Collection

25001 The Old Road Santa Clarita, 91381 (661) 259-1800

Law Office of Robert M. Mansour

Estate Planning

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy., Suite 110 Valencia, 91355 (661) 414-7100

Law Office of William J. Kropach

Workers Compensation

6345 Balboa Blvd., Suite 222 Encino, 91316 (818) 609-7005

Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson

Personal Injury

27951 Smyth Drive #101 Valencia, 91355 (661) 294-0044

Law Offices of Caryn Sanders

Business & Corporate, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

24307 Magic Mountain Parkway #107 Valencia, 91355 (661)775-9873

Law Offices of David A. Huffaker

Estate Planning

28382 Constellation Road Valencia, 91355 (661) 288-1050

Law Offices of David D. Diamond

Criminal Defense

28005 Smyth Drive, Suite 190 Valencia, 91355 (888) 860-6570

Law Offices of Michael D. Finley

Family Law

28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway, Suite 195 Valencia, 91355 (661) 964-0444

Law Offices of Rand E. Pinsky

Family Law

28005 Smyth Drive #102 Valencia, 91355 (661)295-4644

Law Offices of Roger Doumanian

Small Business, Corporations & Trademarks

27955 Smyth Drive, Suite 107 Valencia, 91355 (661) 481-3091

Law Offices of Steven B. Chroman, P.C.

Family Law

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 206 Valencia, 91355 (661) 255-1800

Martinelli Law Group

Family Law

28422 Constellation Road, Suite 208 Valencia, 91355 (661) 310-8329

McNamara Law Firm, PC

Elder Law

28212 Kelly Johnson Pkwy., Suite 110 Valencia, 91355 (661) 287-3260

NP Law Firm, APC

Civil Litigation & Personal Injury

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 311 Valencia, 91355 (855) 675-2901

Probate California

Probate

Stevenson Ranch, 91381 (661) 244-1222

The F.M. Zavala Law Firm, Inc.

Family Law

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 206 Valencia, 91355 (661) 753-3534

The Law Offices of Mark Dickerson

Criminal Defense

22031 Sunrise View Place Valencia, 91355 (661) 296-4820

The Mason Law Firm

Personal Injury

28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 202 Valencia, 91355 (661) 476-5678

The Werner Law Firm

Estate Planning & Probate

27433 Tourney Rd., Suite 200 Valencia, 91355 (661) 252-9022

Timothy A. Lambirth, APC

Business Law

25876 The Old Raod, Suite 35 Stevenson Ranch, 91381 (661) 644-5525

Wax & Wax

Workers Compensation

27201 Tourney Road Valencia, 91355 (818) 946-0608

Yeager Law APC

Estate Planning

23300 Cinema Drive, Suite 2907 Santa Clarita, 91355 (661) 471-2177

THE SIGNAL · SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 · B7

ASSESS YOUR RISK BEFORE DECIDING! BY PAUL A. RAGGIO Co-owner of One True North Inc.

ike many of you, I love the game of golf. It’s a game that is wholly dependent upon your skill, course management, and risk-reward pursuits. Club selection, wayward shots, obstacle misjudgments, faulty equipment, inclement weather often are excuses for poor performance. Nevertheless, the score you walk into the clubhouse with is owned by you, no one else, just you. A big part of the game is how you approach risk in your shot selection. At one end of the spectrum, you can choose to pursue every high-risk shot, and at the other end, you can choose to calculate the probability of achieving every highrisk shot and pursue only those you have confidence in making. The former causes chaos and instability, the latter order, and steadiness. A risk-reward hole is one that presents the golfer with clear strategic options. Among them is a risky option that provides a tangible reward like an eagle or birdie if pursued and achieved. An example of a risk-reward hole would be a makeable par five in two from the tee, but this direct route requires overcoming a hazard. There will be another route, which takes the hazard out of play, but will

typically result in playing an extra shot. The risk-taker takes the direct route intent on overcoming the obstacle. The conservative player takes the indirect route, thus eliminating the obstacle from play. Tin Cup, a 1996 film with Kevin Costner, Don Johnson, and Renee Russo, is about a washed-up, risk-taking, and very erratic golfer, Roy McAvoy, played by Costner, making a run at the U.S. Open Championship. Don Johnson plays David Simms, a very conservative, calculating, tour pro and McAvoy’s nemesis and top competition. Renee Russo plays Molly Griswold, a sport psychologist and the love interest of both McAvoy and Simms. McAvoy can’t resist taking the high-risk, high-payoff shots, seldom make them, living out a very chaotic, roller-coaster golf career. He’s exciting to watch because you never know if he’s going to make that once-ina-lifetime shot that captures the tourney

title or go down in flames and do the walk of shame! On the other hand, Simms calculates the probability of his score on every hole, seldom succumbs to the temptation of the once-in-a-lifetime, high-risk shot, living out a very steady, lucrative golf career. Leading a company offers daily riskreward decisions. You can lead like a McAvoy and pursue every high-risk opportunity, win a few and lose a lot, or you can be like Simms and assess risk by calculating the probability associated with each opportunity pursuit, win a lot and lose a few. McAvoy may be entertaining and exciting to watch, but Simms’s approach is undoubtedly best for the business’s stability. So, what’s your starting point in assessing risk? It’s embedded in the planning process and called a SWOT Analysis. Annually evaluate your company’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Strengths and weaknesses are internal factors that you accentuate or shore up. Opportunities and threats are external factors you take advantage of or guard against. During the planning process, assess the risk of ignoring a weakness or opportunity or leaving a threat unguarded. Evaluate the impact on the company’s overall health and, if significant, build mitigation and control procedures that address the risk. Examples of risk mitigation and control procedures are present every day. You wear a seatbelt to mitigate the risk of bodily injury if you’re in a car accident. Control procedures are imposed by state

or local statute requiring you to wear a seatbelt while the vehicle is moving; otherwise, you suffer a citation and financial penalty. For businesses that rely on personal engagement with people, wearing a face mask is a risk mitigation procedure to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The control procedure would be a rule that you don’t allow anyone on your premise without wearing a facemask. Risk mitigation and control procedures serve to protect your business against loss. Make their consideration a step in your planning process. Roy McAvoy made it to the final round of the U.S. Open playing against Simms and one other. The crowds watched in anticipation as McAvoy couldn’t resist the risk-reward challenge on the par-five, eighteenth hole, requiring him to overcome a water hazard and land the green in two. If he makes it, McAvoy clinches the tournament; if he misses, it’s the walk of shame. Watch the movie; it’s a blockbuster. Although it may be exciting to lead like a McAvoy, businesses reward leaders like Simms who assess, mitigate, and control risk in the annual planning and daily decision-making processes. Risk mitigation and control procedures protect your business against loss and are vital to its growth and flourishment. This is how you lead, think, plan, and act. Now let’s get after it! One True North is located at 28494 Westinghouse Place, Suite 209, Valencia 91355. The phone number is (661) 309-9048. 

The List: Family-Owned Businesses RANK

COMPANY

TOTAL # EMPLOYEES

FAMILY MEMBERS IN THE BUSINESS

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

MAJOR OWNERSHIP

TOP LOCAL EXECUTIVE

WEBSITE

Gothic Landscaping

2,200

Landscape services

Jon and Rob Georgio

www.gothiclandscape.com

Stay Green Inc

370

Landscape services

Rich Angelo, Char Angelo

Rich Angelo

www.staygreen.com

Canon Recruiting Group LLC

300

Staffing and recruiting firm

Laurie Grayem

John Grayem

www.canonrecruiting.com

Andy Gump Temporary Site Services

175

Temprorary site services

Nancy Gump-Melancon

Nancy GumpMelancon

www.andygump.com

Petersen International Underwriters

International medical and health insurance, Lloyds of London

Harold, Michael and Thomas Petersen

Michael, and Thomas Petersen

www.piu.org

The Signal

Media

Richard Budman

www.signalscv.com

Valencia Acura

Auto Dealer

Don & Cheri Fleming

Don & Cheri Flemming

www.valenciaacura.com

LBW Insurance and Financial Services

DND

Insurance and financial services

Mitzi Like

www.lbwinsurance.com

A V Party Rentals

Party and event equipment rentals

Rusty Parr

Rusty Parr and Cathy Holm

www.avparty.com

CBC Cleaning and Restoration, Inc

Emergency disaster cleaning and restoration, residential and commerical

Gordon and Debbie Glasnow

Gordon & Debbie Glasnow

www.cbcfirst.com

Consumers Furniture Gallery

DND

Furniture

Greg Moser

Mary Moser

www.consumersfurniture.com

Teague Custom Marine

Marine engines, parts, accessories, service and high performance parts

Bob Teague

www.teaguecustommarine.com

GW Richardson Heating & Air Conditioning Inc

DND

Heating and air conditioning, solar electricity

Gary and Christy Richardson

Gary Richardson

www.gwrichardsonac.com

Accurate Freight Systems

Transportation and Logistics

Tony Demma

www.shipafs.com

KHTS FM 98.1 & AM 1220

Radio station and website/ Hometown Analytics (The Statster)

Carl Goldman, Jeri Seratti Goldman

Jeri Seratti Goldman

www.hometownstation.com

J David’s Custom Clothiers

Clothier

David Guenther

Jdavids.com

Douglas Furniture

Furniture

Doug Green

www.dougfurn.com

Way Station Coffee Shop

Breakfast and lunch diner

Eric Leeser

N/A

Visual Terrain, Inc.

DND

Special lighting design for architecture, attraction & amusement purposes

Lisa Passamonte Green, CEO and David Green, CFO

Lisa Passamonte

www.visualterrain.net

Tea Elle C Garden Cafe

Specialty tea restaurant

Cecilia Hyon

www.theteagardens.com

Nicholas Aire Systems

Heating and air conditioning

Nicholas Frank

Nicholas & Donna Frank

www.nickaire.com

A Chorus Line Dancewear & Costumes

DND

Dance wear and costume sales and rental

Reena Newhall

Jana Einaudi

www.achorusline.net

Oasis Garden & Patio

Patio furniture

Chris and Amy Boswell

oasisgardenandpatio.com

Brent's Carpet One

DND

Flooring sale and installation

Brent & Ben Griffiths

Brent Griffiths

www.brentscarpetonenewhall.com

Lightning Limos

Party bus, limo rentals, car service

Veena Bali

Vin & Veena Bali

www.mylightninglimos.com

Kupcake Kitchen

Bakery

Ryan Hulbert

www.kupcakekitchen.com

Stacey Hauge Printing Co. Inc

Commerical printer

Dennis Hauge, Linda Hauge

Dennis & Linda Hauge

www.haugeprinting.com

Signs By Tomorrow

Signs and graphics

Becky Hargrave

Becky Hargrove

www.signsbytomorrow.com/santaclarita

Marty's Flooring America

Flooring

Dustin Downen, Greg Smith

Dustin Downen

www.martysflooring.com

Chavez Carpet Cleaning Service

Carpet cleaning

Roberto Chavez

facebook.com/ChavezCarpetCleaning

Tycam Marketplace

Artisan market

Felicia Smith

tycammarketplace.com

Kona Ice of Santa Clarita

Shaved ice truck

Jeff and Carol Katz

Jeff Katz

kona-ice.com

B8 · SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 · THE SIGNAL

The List: Oldest Businesses In The SCV NAME

TYPE

YEAR

# OF EMPLOYEES

NAME OF TOP EXECUTIVE

ADDRESS

PHONE #

Saugus Café

Restaurant

1888

Yecenia Mercado

25861 Railroad Avenue

(661) 259-7886

Halfway House Café

Restaurant

1906

Sally Moore

15564 Sierra Highway, Canyon

(661) 251-0102

The Signal

Newspaper

1919

Richard Budman

26330 Diamond Place #100, Santa Clarita

(661) 259-1234

Mikes Diner

Restaurant

1947

Mike Harutunian

31537 Castaic Road, Castaic

(661) 257-3233

Santa Clarita Concessions

Vending Machine Supplier

1955

Lisa Burke

21554 Golden Triangle Rd., Saugus

(661) 259-7310

Valencia Country Club

Golf Club

1965

100

Mike Nix

27330 Tourney Rd., Valencia

(661) 254-4401

B & B Manufacturing

Contract Manufacturing Services

1961

270

Fred Duncan, Jeff Lage

27940 Beale Ct., Valencia

(661) 257-2161

Newhall Escrow Inc.

Escrow

1963

Steve Corn

24010 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-3450

Santa Clarita Swap Meet

Swap Meet

1963

Doug Bonelli

22500 Soledad Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita

(661) 259-3886

Best Western Valencia Inn

Hotel

1964

Neil Patel

27413 Wayne Mills Pl., Valencia

(661) 255-0555

Chi-Chi's Pizza

Restaurant

1967

Paul Miccolis

23043 West Soledad Canyon Rd., Saugus

(661) 259-4040

Backwoods Inn

Restaurant

1968

Carol Ohler

17846 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country

(661) 252-5522

Gallions Corner Market

Market

1969

Sam Elhilu

31515 Parker Rd., Castaic

(661) 257-3523

Pleasantview Industries

Work Activity Program

1969

Gerry Howard

27921 Urvabdale Ave., Saugus

(661) 296-6700

Green Thumb Garden Center

Nursery

1970

Bud, Steve & Nancy Bergquist

23734 Newhall Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-1071

Stay Green

Landscape Services

1970

280

Rich Angelo

26415 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita

(661) 291-2800

Magic Mountain

Amusement Park

1971

3,000+

Tim Burkhardt

26101 Magic Mountain Parkway

(661) 255-4100

Way Station Coffee Shop

Restaurant

1971

Eric Leeser

24377 Main Street, Newhall

(661) 255-0222

AV Party Rentals

Event/Party Supplies

1973

Rusty Parr

23800 Newhall Avenue, Newhall

(661) 259-2151

Douglas Furniture

Furniture

1974

Doug Green

23661 Newhall Avenue, Newhall

(661) 255-8421

Maria's Deli

Italian Delicatessen

1973

Maria & Bruno

22620 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-6261

Condie, Thomas & Harbo, CPAs

Certified Public Accountants

1975

Gary Condie

28490 Westinghouse Pl. #140, Valencia

(661) 257-2900

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

Hospital/Trauma Center

1975

1,580+

Roger E. Seaver

23845 McBean Pkwy., Valencia

(661) 200-2000

The Werner Law Firm

Law Firm

1975

L. Rob Werner

27257 1/2 Camp Plenty Rd., Canyon Country

(661) 252-9022

Gymnastics Unlimited

Gymnasium

1977

courtney Starks

28373 Constallation Rd, Valencia

(661) 257-2GYM

Owen, Patterson & Owen

Law Firm

1977

Richard A. Patterson, Esq. Greg Owen, Esq./ Susan Owen, Esq.

23822 W. Valencia Blvd. #20, Valencia

(661) 799-3899

Stern, Kory, Sreden & Morgan

Certified Public Accountants

1977

Ronald D. Morgan, Gregory C. Kory, Robert J. Stern

24961 The Old Road, Stevenson Ranch

(661) 286-1040

The Travel Bug

Travel Agency

1977

Geri Jacobs

24300 Town Center Dr. #101, Valencia

(661) 255-5030

Tiny's Submarine Sandwiches

Restaurant

1977

Teri King

27251 Camp Plenty Rd., Canyon Country

(661) 251-5885

Consumers Furniture Gallery

Furniture

1978

Mary Moser

21048 Golden Triangle Rd., Saugus

(661) 259-6909

Final Score

Restaurant

1979

Joe Comella

23754 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 254-6557

Vincenzo's Pizza

Italian/Pizza Restaurant

1979

Steven Katz

24504 1/2 w. Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-6733

AV Equipment Rental, Inc.

Equipment Rentals

1979

Don Cruikshank

24933 Railroad Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-2155

Brent's Carpet One

Flooring

1979

Brent Griffiths

24220 Lyons Avenue, Newhall

(661) 255-3337

Charmaine's Bouquet Canyon Florist

Florist

1980

Charmaine Wojciechowski

26859 Bopuquet Canyon Rd., Saugus

(661) 297-3100

Country Antique Fair Mall

Antique Mall

1979

Mac McClure

21546 Golden Triangle Rd., Saugus

(661) 254-1474

Santa Clarita Lanes

Bowling Alley

1979

Tom Cristi

21615 Soledad Canyon Rd. Santa Clarita

(661) 254-0540

Tartan Realty

Real Estate Agency

1979

N /A

Kathy MacIntosh

16654 Soledad Cyn Rd., Canyon Country

(661) 259-7653

Le Chene Restaurant

French Cuisine

1980

Juan Alonso

12625 Sierra Hwy., Santa Clarita

(661) 251-4315

Progressive Physical Therapy, Inc.

Physical Therapy

1980

Shelly Cloughley

25949 The Old Rd., Valencia

(661) 254-0077

Samuel Dixon Family Health Centers

Medical

1980

Philip Solomon

25115 Avenue Stanford, Valencia

(661) 257-2339

Anitech Systems, Inc.

Hardware Design

1981

Steve McIntyre

25021 Anza Dr., Valencia

(661) 257-2184

A Chorus Line

Dancewear/Costume

1983

Jana Einaudi

23330 Cinema Drive #101, Valencia

(661) 253-0300

Andy Gump Temporary Site Services

Temporary site services

1984

200

Nancy Gump

26410 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita

(661) 251-7721

Intertex General Contractors, Inc.

Construction Company

1984

Dale R. Donohoe

28338 Constellation Rd., Valencia

(661) 702-2222

Evergreen Animal Care Center

Veterinary, Resort, Spa

1985

Nabih Mansour, DVM

23947 Newhall Ave, Newhall

(661) 255-9344

Mastey de Paris, Inc.

Hair Care Products

1985

Stephen Mastey

25413 Rye Canyon Rd., Valencia

(800) 662-7839

Mellady Direct Marketing

PR and Direct mailing services

1985

Jim & Jill Mellady

26470 Ruether Ave., #103, Santa Clarita

(661) 298-9190

Camelot Moving & Storage

Moving & Storage Company

1986

Billy & Carolyn Kornfeld

28040 Industry Dr., Valencia

(661) 255-3112

Signs by Tomorrow

Signs/Graphics

1986

Becky Hargrave

28302 Constellation Rd., Santa Clarita

(661) 295-3925

A-1 Party

Balloons

1987

Kim Kurowski

N/A

(661) 297-2275

Clarice's Cake and Candy Supply

Cake and Candy Supplier, classes

1987

Nanci Olmos

22936 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 259-0352

Cobblestone Cottage

Gift Store

1987

Kathy Allie

24335 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia

(661) 253-0209

Don Cuco

Mexican restaurant

1987

Jose Mendez

24130 Lyons Ave., Newhall

(661) 254-4874

Gothic Landscape

Commercial Landscaping and Maintenance

1987

125

Jon and Ron Georgio

27413 Tourney Road, Valencia

(661) 257-1266

G. W. Richardson, Inc.

Heating & Air Conditioning

1987

Gary Richardson

28231 Ave Crocker #100, Valencia

(661) 295-0115

Sage Staffing

Employment Agency

1987

Greg & Laura Kincaid

27441 Tourney Rd., Valencia

(661) 254-4026

Valencia Car Wash

Car Wash

1987

Jeffrey Paul

24233 Creekside Rd., Valencia

(661) 255-3448

THE SIGNAL · SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 · B9

SCV BUSINESS VOICES

THREE IMPORTANT ONLINE RESOURCES OFFERED BY SCVEDC Holly Schroeder President & CEO of SCVEDC

he Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corp. is an organization dedicated to attracting, retaining, and growing business opportunities for the Santa Clarita Valley. That mission is more important than ever. While most of our usual faceto-face meetings are temporarily on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, SCVEDC has many online resources to help your company with a variety of issues you may face. Here are just a few free resources: BROKER PORTAL To companies considering moving to the businessfriendly Santa Clarita Valley, as well as their brokers and site selectors, the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development strives to be a one-stop shop to help close the deal. Our online Broker Portal offers information about incentives and workforce training, data and demographics, business and industrial parks, as well as maps and case studies. Visit www.scvedc.org/brokers to learn more. LIVEWORKSCV.COM LiveWorkSCV.com is a comprehensive, highly visible job board that matches SCV career opportunities with SCV residents who want a job closer to home. Employers can post jobs, search for qualified professionals, or become a “featured employer.” Job seekers can search for jobs, create a profile on LiveWorkSCV.com, and sign up to receive job alerts when employers post a position that matches their qualifications. This is a free resource open to SCV employers and residents. Learn more: www.LiveWorkSCV.com SUPPLIER MATCHING PROGRAM In collaboration with our partner, CMTC, the Supplier Scouting and Matching Program is now available to all California manufacturers. CMTC’s supply chain experts have matched companies with capacity to those in need and have solved the most unique problems for manufacturers, such as finding packaging for niche products, tubing for electronics products, PPE equipment for medical organizations, and even special solid state motors for renewable energy companies. Whether you need assistance in addressing supply chain disruptions, or need help filling your extra manufacturing capacity, register your company for Supplier Scouting and Matching services. Learn more: www.scvedc.org/ supplier-matching-program To learn more about the free services offered by SCVEDC, visit www.scvedc.org, send an email to scvedc@scvedc.org or call (661) 288-4400. Holly Schroeder is president and CEO of the SCV Economic Development Corp., a unique private / public partnership representing the united effort of regional industry and government leaders. For more information about the SCVEDC, visit SCVEDC.org, or call (661) 288-4400. 

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FOUR WAYS TO FIGHT THE FALL SURGE PATRICK MOODY Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

s is the entire country, we are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases this fall. Unfortunately, it’s also likely to worsen as colder weather drives people indoors and the holidays tempt us to gather. Why now? There are multiple reasons for the fall surge. One factor is that many communities reopened during the summer. People gathered in restaurants, bars and stores, giving the virus more chances to spread. Another reason is the colder weather. As the seasons change, people spend more time indoors, where the virus spreads more easily. Then there’s “pandemic fatigue.” After months of restrictions, many of us have grown tired of wearing masks and taking other precautions to stem the spread of COVID-19 — and have let those good habits slip. But with months more of cold weather and the holidays ahead of us, this is no time to drop our guard against the virus. Here are four ways you can help fight the fall surge and protect the people around you: 1. Get back to basics. Continue to: • Wear a mask whenever you’re out in public. • Keep six feet between you and others not in your household. • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water. • Cover your coughs and sneezes. • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces daily. 2. Be flexible with holiday plans. Experts are urging people to stay home this holiday season. Some communities are also issuing new restrictions on gatherings. If you had plans to travel, now’s the time to rethink and reverse course if necessary. 3. Commit to healthy habits. Doing what you can to stay well — mentally and physically — can help you weather what’s likely to be a difficult few months. Try to focus on: • Staying fit. Aim to get at least 30 minutes of exercise five or more days of the week. • Eating nutritious foods. Emphasize fresh produce, legumes, lean protein and complex carbohydrates like whole grains. • Getting plenty of sleep. Healthy sleep helps you stave off infections and is vital for your mental health. • Staying connected. Tend to your support network by keeping in touch with family and friends. 4. Support the healthcare workers in your life. Healthcare workers have been under enormous stress during this pandemic. Let them know how much you appreciate them. Listen and offer your support. Do your part to follow health guidelines and stop the spread of the virus. For more information, visit henrymayo.com/community/ coronavirus. Patrick Moody is the director of marketing and public relations at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. For more information about local community health programs, visit HenryMayo.com. 

B10 · SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 · THE SIGNAL

A FEW THOUGHTS ON WORKPLACE GRATITUDE PAUL BUTLER Signal Contributing Writer

or the last four years, my wife and I have served as volunteers at a summer camp for children in the foster-care system. Last year, due to a change in leadership, the organization — Royal Family Kids — was unable to offer the four-day camp and instead, put on a one-day fun festival in Ventura. I learned two important lessons while serving at the camp with my wife and our son Henry. First — always wear sunscreen. Just because it’s 30 degrees cooler up there and overcast doesn’t mean the same fiery sun that burns in Santa Clarita isn’t putting down some pretty hefty rays just off the Ventura highway. Second, and a little more profound — gratitude is a glue that bonds people together. The children who visit the summer camp every year are always so grateful for all of the effort we put in to make it a wonderful experience for each of them. These are children between the ages of 7 and 11 who’ve been let down by adults who should have loved them the most. We’re all volunteers who serve as camp counselors. I can see the gratitude in the shining eyes of the children and foster parents. Likewise, I’ve noticed how the volunteers are grateful for each other — it’s the common cause that draws us to be of service — primarily to the children and secondarily, to each other. If gratitude was a food group, we were most certainly well nourished this past Saturday. Relating this concept to the real world of work, I’ve noticed there appear to be three types of people when we peer through the workplace window. Let’s take a look inside. 1. THE GREAT UNGRATEFUL Have you ever worked alongside the Great Ungrateful in the workplace? Have you ever had to supervise them? Ever been served by them as a customer? What did that look like, feel like and sound like? I’ve noticed the Great Ungrateful always seem to have a chip on their shoulder — they always seem to think someone has it in for them or that they’re being hard done by. You always get the sense they think someone is taking advantage of them. The Great Ungrateful are the folks who believe their labor is worth much more than what they’re being paid for and, often, just do what needs doing to get by at work. The Great Ungrateful put

The Eternally Grateful are such great people to be served by as a customer — they exhibit genuine zest and verve for the work they do each and every day. … (They) make excellent colleagues as they always want to go the extra mile — they know how their partnership with their internal customer directly impacts their external customer

Interestingly, in the Gallup poll of 2018, the word “grateful” was an adjective selected by less than 8% of the surveyed population, when asked to describe their response to their employer and the organization kind enough to put money into their bank account every two weeks, in the form of a paycheck, expert Paul Butler writes. (MC) in minimum effort and, yet, expect maximum rewards from their employer. The Great Ungrateful always suspect they’re being taken advantage of and stew in a state of constant suspicion that someone, somewhere has it better. 2. THE FICKLE RESPONDERS: These are the employees who respond well if they’re treated well by others. The problem with the Fickle Responders is their response can change if they’re not treated well by others. They’re very reactionary. One day, they’re all fired up because of the external stimuli and then on another day they’re caustic, cynical and callous because the wind changed direction. You can tell a Fickle Responder by the language they use. They’ll talk favorably about one leader and how they’re better than their old leader. They’ll bad-mouth a

colleague because they’re not as effective as someone they worked with previously. The Fickle Responders have favorites and exhibit many micro-inequities. One day you might be on their “nice list,” and, now, you’re on their “naughty list” and you wonder what changed. 3. THE ETERNALLY GRATEFUL: Sadly, The Eternally Grateful are a very small part of the working population. Interestingly, in the Gallup poll of 2018, the word “grateful” was an adjective selected by less than 8% of the surveyed population, when asked to describe their response to their employer and the organization kind enough to put money into their bank account every two weeks, in the form of a paycheck. The Eternally Grateful are such great people to be served by as a customer — they exhibit genuine zest and verve for

the work they do each and every day. The Eternally Grateful make excellent colleagues as they always want to go the extra mile — they know how their partnership with their internal customer directly impacts their external customer. So, let’s all recommit to two important and timeless principles this summer: first, always be grateful; and second, always wear sunscreen. Paul Butler is a Santa Clarita resident and a client partner with Newleaf Training and Development of Valencia (newleaf-ca.com). The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of The Signal newspaper. For questions or comments, email Butler at paul. butler@newleaf-ca.com. 

The List: Santa Clarita Valley Hotels R ANK

HOTEL NAME

# ROOMS

YEAR BUILT

BUSINESS-RELATED ACCOMODATIONS AND CONTACT

CONTACT INFORMATION 24500 Town Center Dr., Valencia (661) 799-1234 www.valencia.hyatt.com

Hyatt Valencia

244

1998

Top to bottom renovation in 2018. 12,000 square feet of flexible indoor function space, including 8 ballrooms. Amenities: valet, business center, pool, fitness center, mini market and free Wi-Fi. New full-service restaurant, Greater Pacific.

Hilton Garden Inn Valencia Six Flags

152

2007

Four conference/ballrooms. $13.95 restaurant buffet. Amenities: free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, microwave, business center, pool, fitness center.

27710 The Old Rd., Valencia (661) 254-8800 www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

Embassy Suites Valencia

146

2007

Renovated in 2017. 4,456 square feet of flexible meeting room space. Amenities: free Wi-Fi, business center, fitness room and pool Complimentary evening reception and made-to-order breakfast.

28508 Westinghouse Pl., Valencia (661) 257-3111 www.embassysuites3.hilton.com

courtyard Valencia

140

2007

Boardroom for up to 10 people and meeting room for up to 50. Onsite catering available, plus restaurant and bar for breakfast and dinner. Free Wi-Fi and business center. Other amenities: heated outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center.

28523 Westinghouse Pl., Valencia (661) 257-3220 www.marriott.com/bursc

Hampton Inn Santa Clarita

128

1987

Currently one meeting room for up to 30 people, which will become a boardroom after renovation is completed. Free Wi-Fi, parking, breakfast, fitness room and pool.

25259 The Old Rd., Newhall (661) 253-2400 www.hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Rodeway Inn Magic Mountain Area

120

1989

Free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast. Outdoor pool, laundry facilities and pet-friendly.

31558 Castaic Rd., Castaic (661) 295-1100 www.choicehotels.com

Holiday Inn Express Valencia

118

2002

Two meeting rooms available for up to 50 people. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Free Wi-Fi, business center, outdoor pool, whirlpool, microfridge and fitness center.

27513 Wayne Mills Pl., Santa Clarita (661) 284-2101 www.ihg.com

La Quinta Inn & Suites Santa Clarita

112

2006

Free parking, Wi-Fi and breakfast buffet. 100% pet-friendly and 100% nonsmoking. Outdoor, heated pool open year-round. Business center

25201 The Old Rd., Stevenson Ranch (661) 286-1111 www.wyndamhotels.com/laquinta

Extended Stay America Hotel

104

2000

Free Wi-Fi and grab-and-go breakfast. Fully equipped kitchen and on-site guest laundry available.

24940 W. Pico Canyon Rd., Valencia (661) 255-1044 www.extendedstayamerica.com

Comfort Suites

100

1997

Free hot breakfast, weekday newspaper and Wi-Fi. Amenities: Business center, outdoor heated pool and whirlpool, fitness center.

25380 N. The Old Rd., Stevenson Ranch (661) 254-7700 www.choicehotels.com

Residence Inn Santa Clarita

1997

Boardroom for up to 8 people, 5 meeting spaces for up to 150 people. Full kitchens in suites. Pet friendly. Free Wi-Fi, parking, breakfast, heated outdoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Shuttle service within 5 miles.

25320 The Old Rd., Santa Clarita (661) 290-2800 www.marriott.com

Fairfield Inn Santa Clarita

1997

Shared meeting space with Residence Inn. Free Wi-Fi, parking, breakfast, outdoor pool, whirlpool. On-site coin-op laundry and pet friendly.

25340 The Old Rd., Santa Clarita (661) 290-2828 www.marriott.com

Days Inn Castaic

N/A

Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, business center and laundry facilities.

31410 Castaic Rd., Castaic (661) 295-1070 www.daysinn.com

Travelodge

N/A

Free breakfast and Wi-Fi. Outdoor pool, hot tub, continental breakfast

7843 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita (661) 252-1716

Super 8 Motel

N/A

Free breakfast and Wi-Fi. Pet friendly.

17901 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita (661) 252-1722

Santa Clarita Motel

N/A

Free Wi-Fi.

24971 Railroad Ave., Newhall (661) 259-2800

THE SIGNAL · SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 · B11

The List: Largest Employers in the SCV NAME

#EMPLOYEES

CONTACT

TITLE

ADDRESS

Six Flags Magic Mountain

3200

Neal Thurman

Present

26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy., Valencia, 91355

Gothic landscaping

2200

Jon & Rob Georgio

CEO & President

27413 Tourney Rd. Ste 200, Valencia

Princess Cruises

2177

Jan Swartz

President

24305 Town Center Dr, Valencia, 91355

College of the Canyons

2115

Diane G. Van Hook

Chancellor

26455 Rockwell Cyn. Rd. , Santa Clarita, 91355

William S. Hart School District

2013

Mike Kuhlman

Superindent

21380 Centre Pointe Pkwy, Santa Clarita, 91350

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital

1982

Roger Seaver

CEO

23845 McBean Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

Saugus Union School District

1712

Colleen Hawkins

Superindent

24930 Avenue Stanford, Santa Clarita, 91355

Landscape Development

1030

Gary Horton

CEO & Owner

28447 Witherspoon Parkway, Valencia

Boston Scientific

900

Maulik Nanavaty

Principal

25155 Rye Canyon Loop, Santa Clarita, 91355

City of Santa Clarita

879

Ken Striplin

City Manager

23920 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, 91355

Master's University

760

Sam Horn

President

21726 Placerita Canyon, Santa Clarita, 91321

Walmart

705

California Institute of the Arts

700

Ravi Rajan

President

24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia, 91355

Woodward Inc

680

Thomas Gendron

CEO

25200 Rye Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, 91355

Quest Diagnostics

660

Cristen Farrell

Senior HR Business Partner

27027 Tourney Rd, Valencia, 91355

Advanced Bionics

581

Victoria Carr-Brendel

Group VP

28515 Westinghouse Place, Valencia, 91355

Scorpion

533

Rustin Kretz

CEO

27750 Entertainment Dr., Valencia, 91355

ITT Aerospace Corporation

475

Luca Savi

CEO

28150 Industry Drive Unit S, Valencia, 91355

Q2 Solutions

405

Brian O'Dwyer

CEO

27027 Tourney Rd, Valencia, 91355

Contractor's Wardrobe

400

Greg Mullen

Plant Manager

26121 Avenue Hall, Valencia, 91355

Auto Nation

400

Mark LeCompte

General Manager

23649 Valencia Blvd, Valencia, 91355

Landscape Development, Inc.

400

Gary Horton

CEO

28447 Witherspoon Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

Aerospace Dynamics International

398

John Marshall

General Manager

25540 Rye Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, 91355

Wesco Aircraft

375

Todd Renehan

President & CEO

27727 Avenue Scott, Valencia, 91355

Pharmavite

371

Doug MacLean

CEO

28104 Witherspoon Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

Bocchi Laboratories

345

Joe Pender

President

26421 Reuther Ave, Santa Clarita, 91355

McDonald's

341

Jay Schutz

Owner/Operator

26370 Diamond Place, Suite 500, Santa Clarita, 91350

B & B Manufacturing

330

Fred Duncan

President

27940 Beale court, Santa Clarita, 91355

Stay Green Inc.

324

Chris Angelo

President & CEO

26415 Summit Circle, Santa Clarita, 91350

Gothic Landscape

306

Jon Georgio

President/Ceo

27413 Tourney Road, Santa Clarita, 91355

Costco Wholesale

277

Shield Healthcare

272

Jim Snell

President

27911 Franklin Parkway, Valencia, 91355

TA Aerospace

270

Carol Marinello

President

28065 Franklin Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

ASC Process Systems

221

Dave Mason

President

28402 Livingston Ave, Valencia, 91355

ASC Process Systems

221

Dave Mason

President

28402 Livingston Ave, Valencia, 91355

Forrest Machining Inc

220

Joanne Butler

President

27756 Avenue Mentry, Valencia, 91355

Star Nail International/Cuccio

217

Tony Cuccio

CEO

29120 Avenue Paine, Valencia, 91355

Knowles/Novacap

214

Mark Skoog

President

25111 Anza Drive, Valencia, 91355

Crissair, Inc

202

Mike Alfred

President

28909 Avenue Williams, Valencia, 91355

Arvato Digital

200

Garo Kechbouladian

CFO

29011 Commerce Center Dr, Valencia, 91355

Cardinal Health

200

Marsha Aragorn

Site Manager

27911 Franklin Parkway, Valencia, 91355

Fralock Corp

200

Scott Tucker

CEO

28525 W. Industry Dr, Valencia, 91355

Lief Labs

200

Adel Villalobos

President

28510 W Industry Drive, Valencia, 91355

Stratasys Direct Inc

195

Kent Fireston

President

28309 Avenue Crocker, Valencia, 91355

Frontier Toyota

193

Joe Caso

General Manager

23621 Creekside Dr, Valencia, 91355

Bioness

190

Todd Cushman

President

25103 Rye Canyon Loop, Valencia, 91355

Adept Fasteners

185

Gary Young

Owner

28709 Industry Dr, Valencia, 91355

PDC – A Brady Business

170

Robert Case

President

27770 N Entertainment Dr, Valencia, 91355

Hydro Systems

166

Scott Steinhardt

President

29132 Avenue Paine, Valencia, 91350

RAH Industries Inc

165

Ronald Hansen

CEO

24800 Avenue Rockefeller, Valencia, 91355

Honda Performance Development

165

Art St. Cyr

President

25145 Anza Drive, Valencia, 91355

Del West Engineering Inc

165

Al Sommer

President

28128 Livingston Ave, Valencia, 91355

Hyatt Regency Valencia

156

Mark Kirsch

General Manager

24500 Town Center Drive, Valencia, 91355

Wayforward

152

John Beck

CEO

28738 The Old Road, Santa Clarita, 91355

Triumph Actuation Systems

150

Randy Lebetsamer

President

28150 Harrison Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

Vision Media Management

143

Michael Alvarez Sr

President

29125 Avenue Paine, Valencia, 91355

Classic Wire Cut Company

142

Brett Bannerman

President

28210 Constellation Rd, Valencia, 91355

Regent Aerospace Corporation

140

Reza Soltanian

President

28110 W Harrison Pkwy, Valencia, 91355

HRD Aero Systems

140

Tom Salamone

President

25555 Ave Stanford, Valencia, 91355

PPG Aerospace

128

Sean Purdy

Business Manager

24811 Ave Rockefeller, Valencia, 91355

Lamsco West, Inc.

125

Cesar Porras

President

29101 The Old Road, Santa Clarita, 91355

Multiple Locations, Santa Clarita,

18649 Via Princessa, Santa Clarita, 91387

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THE SIGNAL · SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 · B13

The List: Auto Dealerships In The SCV RANK

DEALERSHIP

NEW/USED

ON-SITE SERVICE CENTER

YEAR EST. IN SCV

TOP LOCAL EXECUTIVE**

CONTACT INFORMATION

Frontier Toyota

Y/Y

1986

Bob Corson, GM

23621 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-7575 www.frontiertoyota.com

Valencia BMW

Y/Y

1999

Niko Karivunidis, GM

23435 Valencia Blvd. Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 254-8000 www.valenciabmw.com

AutoNation Honda Valencia

Y/Y

1999

Dan Turner

23551 Magic Mountain Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 200-9110 www.autonationhondavalencia.com

Parkway Motorcars Valencia (General Motors, Hyundai, Volkswagen)

Y/Y

1991

Steve Keefe, COO

24050 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 253-4441 www.goparkway.com

AutoNation Chevrolet Valencia

Y/Y

1978

Chuck Coia, GM

23649 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 877-4076 www.autonationchevroletvalencia.com

AutoNation Ford Valencia

Y/Y

1978

Ara Princsian, GM

23920 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-6600 www.autonationfordvalencia.com

Kia of Valencia

Y/Y

2020

Chris Morris, GM

24095 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 568-1350 www.kiaofvalencia.com

Lexus of Valencia

Y/Y

2000

Mike Murray, GM

24033 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 260-2000 www.lexusofvalencia.com

AutoNation Valencia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Y/Y

2010

James Garwick, GM

23820 Creekside Rd., Valencia , CA 91355 (661) 259-8770 www.autonationchryslerdodgejeepramvalencia.com

Hello Nissan of Valencia

Y/Y

1978

Ron Stettner, GM & Chris Morris, GM

24111 Creekside Rd, Valencia, CA 91355 (844)653-0900 www.hellonissanofvalencia.com

Infiniti of Valencia

Y/Y

Ron Elkhoury, GM

24055 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355 (661)505-7800 www.infinitiofvalencia.com

Valencia Acura

Y/Y

1989

Don Fleming, GM/ Owner

23955 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-3000 www.valenciaacura.com

Audi Valencia

Y/Y

2014

Mike Murray, GM

23923 Creekside Rd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661)735-1778 www.audivalencia.com

Mercedes-Benz of Valencia

Y/Y

2005

Chris Paz, GM

23355 Valencia Blvd., Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 753-5555 www.mbzvalencia.com

Porsche of Santa Clarita

Y/Y

2020

Joe Allin, GM

23645 Creekside Rd, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 855-831-0268 PorscheSantaClarita.com

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Also, we celebrated our Thanksgiving; offering gratitude for the immeasurable blessings we enjoy in this great country of ours. Moreover, there were positive reports on a vaccine for this deadly virus that still haunts us to this day. Such welcomed news. Yes, November was a busy month because something else transpired that may have gone unnoticed but not by my office and that was Veterans Day. Veterans Day is a federal holiday and was celebrated on Nov. 11, as it usually is every year. Without the sacrifice of our veterans, our very freedom could be at risk; some even pay the ultimate price so the rest of us can enjoy the very Democracy we just experienced this past Nov. 3. As a quick reminder, Veterans Day began as Armistice Day because it was celebrating the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I. That signing occurred on Nov. 11. In 1954, the holiday was changed to Veterans Day to honor all veterans in all wars. Not only am I visiting with you about Veterans Day but to remind you that we have tax savings available for veterans. Here’s how it works: If you are a single veteran with assets of less than $5,000, a married veteran with assets of less than $10,000, or an unmarried surviving spouse of an eligible veteran, you may apply for the Veterans’ Exemption of $4,000, which is applied to the assessed value of your property. Although it is unnecessary for the veteran to reside on that property in order to qualify, this exemption claim must be

filed every year. If you are a disabled veteran, the exemption is even greater. If a veteran is blind in both eyes, has lost the use of two or more limbs or is totally disabled as a result of injury or disease incurred in military service, you may be eligible for a Disabled Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption. You may be eligible for an exemption of up to $150,000 of the assessed value of your home. The Veterans Administration must certify the veteran’s disability. Unmarried surviving spouses of certain deceased veterans may also qualify. We owe a tremendous debt to our veterans, and I say, “Thank you for all that you’ve done, all that you do and all that you will do. Our democracy is built on your service.” My office offers other several tax-savings programs, as well as the Veterans Exemptions, as just two examples. For additional property tax relief programs, visit assessor.lacounty. gov/exclusions-tax-relief or call (213) 974-3211. Los Angeles County Assessor Jeff Prang has been in office since 2014. Upon taking office, Prang implemented sweeping reforms to ensure that the strictest ethical guidelines rooted in fairness, accuracy and integrity would be adhered to in his office, which is the largest office of its kind in the nation with 1,400 employees and provides the foundation for a property tax system that generates $17 billion annually. 