Charlie Vignola is a unicorn – at least, that’s what his friend John Zaring said about him. Vignola is a screenwriter and a story analyst who’s worked for 30 years as the director of development for the independent production company Jerry Bruckheimer Films. “People don’t last in these jobs because they get blown out by […]
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The story continues as The Open Book brings back in-person events and programs
Local independent bookstores all across the nation fought for survival during the COVID-19 pandemic. One that’s made it to the present day has been Canyon Country’s own The Open Book. “We are a used bookstore, we call it new, like new, and gently used,” explained store manager Diana Roach. As one of the only second-hand […]
Business in SCV – big and small – persists despite pandemic’s grip on economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has been the death sentence for businesses across America, with an estimated 9 million small businesses in danger of closing by the end of 2021. However the entrepreneurial spirit is sturdy and some business owners saw adversity as a call to action. Roll Out the Red Carpet After five years of development, […]
Business Spotlight: Boho Records and Rags
Born and raised in the United Kingdom, brothers Anthony and Steve Beeby have owned and operated their old-fashioned record store, Boho Records and Rags, in Newhall for around three years. The storefront offers a wide variety of records, CDs, cassettes, music memorabilia and even Boho-style clothing and jewelry pieces sold by Steve’s wife, Ingrid. Before […]
Black-owned beauty supply store persists amid pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the lives of most Americans and made them adapt to the new normal. A local Santa Clarita Valley resident was able to defy all odds and start a new Black-owned beauty supply store in the Santa Clarita area despite a global pandemic. Juwana Myles fell in love with braiding and styling […]
