Guests who attended the much-anticipated grand opening of La Via Bella's new location on Town Center Drive were greeted by the Hubbards, the boutique's owners and longtime SCV residents. Pictured are Ryan, Billie and Don Hubbard; 222-7006

Wella Professionals Announces
Local Stylist as Finalist in National Competition
Garrett Markenson of Garrett Markenson Coiffure has been named a finalist in Wella's "Young Talent" National Trend Vision Competition. Markenson will compete in Toronto, Canada to represent the United States at the International Trend Vision Awards in Paris; 297-2900

Lockheed Federal Credit Union Named SCV's Best Credit Union Five Years in a Row
The Signal again named Lockheed Federal Credit Union as the best in the SCV. Lockheed's new lower rates on auto loans, combined with excellent financial strength and member access to over 28,000 ATMs, has made it a fan favorite. Lockheed has four Santa Clarita locations. Membership is open to all SCV residents and joining is free with the coupon found on page 11; 866-757-5328

Santa Clarita Technology & Career Development Center Offers Career-advancement Skills
The center provides the latest technology and career advancement skills to provide the student an opportunity for a new job, improve their current job or retrain for a better job.

Some of the programs offered, in six- and eight-hour classes, are Microsoft's Windows 7, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Outlook), Quicken, Career Readiness and Social Networking; 287-3599

On September 15, Union Bank awarded a $500 check to the Santa Clarita Artists' Association and will serve as a sponsor for the 21st-annual Art Classic gala held on October 17 at Hart Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Wednesday, October 27
& Thursday, October 28
Mission Valley Bank Presents
Profit Mastery Seminar
Thrive in a tough economic climate by making the right decisions regarding your business challenges. This two-day seminar will help you reach a new level of performance and provide you with the financial tools you need, not only for survival, but for the growth and success of your business; 818-394-2300