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East West Bank, Southern California’s largest independent bank, has become the official community banking partner of the Los Angeles Rams, backing two local initiatives aimed at recognizing neighborhood leaders and fighting food insecurity.

KKAJ LLP, a Valencia accounting firm serving Southern California since 1953, has rebranded as Blue Oaks CPA — same team, same office, new name.

Chipotle is opening a new Hollywood location on Sept. 29, part of a two-restaurant LA-area expansion that will bring about 30 new jobs to the neighborhood.

A century-old former Bank of Italy headquarters in Downtown LA’s Financial District just changed hands for $34 million, with new owner Daniel Negari betting big on the neighborhood’s hospitality comeback.

The Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Latino Business Alliance celebrates local entrepreneurs and honors Councilman Bill Miranda at its 9th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration this week.

Santa Clarita’s City Council unanimously approved a $640,000 grant program to help about 33 businesses along Bouquet Canyon Road cope with an extended road closure that cut off customer traffic.