Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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//02/chamber-launches-leadership-prog

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!

In this month's SCV Business Journal, Signal columnist Ken Keller writes: "What's behind your missing profits?" Read the full column at SignalSCV.com/SCVBJ.