The City of Santa Clarita reported today 301 businesses are now benefitting from hiring tax credits provided by the Santa Clarita Valley Enterprise Zone program.

Companies participating in the Santa Clarita Valley Enterprise Zone program range in size and industry, from larger corporate entities such as Citibank, 24 Hour Fitness, and Vons, to more localized businesses such as Animal Medical Center, Aerospace Dynamics, and Sabor Cocina.

Foreclosure 101

California's foreclosure rate is at an all time high. One in every 248 homes or 54,088 homes in California are currently under foreclosure.  Currently, California is number three in the highest foreclosure rates in the U.S. behind Nevada and Arizona. In Santa Clarita, there are currently 121 homes under foreclosure.

The word foreclosure is tossed around a lot but not too many people know what it means.

The Master’s College women’s soccer team, ranked ninth in the NAIA, beat Oregon Tech, 2-1, and won its season opener.

Natasha Coyle scored both goals for The Master’s College. She scored her first goal in the 31^st minute and scored again seven minutes later to give the Mustangs a 2-0 lead at halftime.

The Master’s College outshot Oregon Tech, 20-5. Next up for The Master’s College is William Jessup University on Wednesday.

A suspected explosive device was found at a Canyon Country location where deputies served a search warrant Monday morning. Arson/Explosives investigators are examining the device to determine its makeup.

The search, which took place before 5 a.m. and was executed by the Sheriff’s SWAT team, was made after information gleaned from a traffic stop last Wednesday indicated that there might be such a device at this location.