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California United Bank and California Oaks State Bank announced that the shareholders of both banks have approved a plan to merge.

The acquisition is valued at approximately $17.3 million, with approximately half that amount being paid in cash and the balance in the form of shares of California United Bank common stock. It is expected that the final merger will be completed by Dec. 31.

Jenny Geiler joined the Santa Clarita Valley Family Y in late November as its new Director of Membership and Marketing. In addition to her membership development duties, Geiler will also serve as the branch's community liaison to promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Geiler brings with her 13 years of experience in membership development, sales coaching and marketing expertise in both for-profit and nonprofit arenas.

The Valley Industry Association welcomes Joseph M. Klocko (College of the Canyons), John Silver (ITT Technical Institute) and Andrea McAfee (Bayless Engineering) to VIA's Board of Directors.

Kriser's is a boutique pet store that sells all-natural pet food, treats and toys.

NAI Capital's Santa Clarita Valley office announced the close of several significant transactions in the last month.

According to "advance" estimates of the Bureau of Economic Analysis released last week, the U.S. economy grew by +2.0 percent last quarter (seasonally adjusted annual rate or SAAR).

 In September 2010, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., one of Southern California's preeminent builders of parking structures

 In September 2010, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., one of Southern California's preeminent builders of parking structures, began construction on the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital parking structure.

Dale Donohoe, president of Valencia-based Intertex General Contractors, Inc., was inducted into the Claremont McKenna College Hall of Fame on Oct. 23.

Power Chevrolet Valencia is teaming up with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), Region 677, to provide its players and coaches with soccer kits

In honor of Stonefire Grill’s 10-year anniversary, an estimated 2,500 people came out to support the restaurant’s fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Stonefire Grill raised more than $18,000 for the cause. Co-owner Mary Harrigan said the restaurant would match the amount of money raised when making the donation.

Greg Milleman, vice president of administration of Valencia Water Company, has been promoted to its senior vice president.

Greg Milleman, vice president of administration of Valencia Water Company, has been promoted to its senior vice president. Milleman has been with Valencia Water Company for 18 years. He has a degree in business administration from California State University, Northridge, and is a CPA.