by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Looking Back
He was part of the 9th Infantry Division, which was reactivated for combat in Vietnam. For two hours, we talked about life in the swamps, the jungles and rice paddies of the Mekong Delta. When he arrived in Vietnam in January of ’67, his platoon had approximately 40...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Looking Back
After spending a few hours with Ruth, I was enamored with her passion, her talent, her beautiful voice and her life’s song. I couldn’t help but smile when her fingers met the piano keys and she began to sing. It’s as if the songs came to life. What an amazing and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Love Stories
It was at a Boy Scout banquet, the Silver Beaver Awards for President Ford, to be exact. The year was 1977. She was a Police Explorer in Van Nuys, and he was an Eagle Scout. The two were both presenting awards at the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City. “It was love at...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Love Stories
While they met while working security at a football game between San Jose State University and Arizona State University, their love story didn’t begin until a few months later. “It wasn’t love at first sight…he wore highwater pants and athletic shoes…jocks y’know?”...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Spotlight
We’ve all been there. Our adorable pooches are ready for their walk. We grab the leash, our keys, our phones, and more than likely a bottle of water, and we head out on one of the many beautiful trails Santa Clarita has to offer. While the weather is beautiful and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Great Escape
Located in the beautiful mountains of San Bernadino is a majestic little town called Big Bear. Just a few hour scenic drive from the SCV, escape to the mountains for its charming wonders, fresh air and warm hospitality. Big Bear is one of southern California’s most...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Spotlight
David Solmonson and Lesley Jacobs Solmonson not only share a last name and love for cocktails, but also authorship of their new book, The 12 Bottle Bar: A Dozen Bottles. Hundreds of Cocktails. As avid home bartenders, the husband and wife team became frustrated with...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | Closeup, February/March
Whether it was the theme song to Winnie the Pooh, or something her dad had been playing, Saugus High School sophomore, Madi King was always singing. You may have seen Madi as she has performed at a few football games, choir review shows and more recently, the Hands...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Spotlight
Eight years ago, Santa Clarita resident Ryan Arklin was in a dirt bike accident that changed the path of his life. Three different doctors told him he would never walk again. But after 14 hours of neck surgery for a broken C3, 4 and 5 and spinal chord injury, Ryan...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Spotlight
Get ready to enjoy an afternoon of Santa Clarita’s finest as they strut down the catwalk once again at Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley’s (SIGSCV) 5th Annual Fashion Show and Boutique. Cruise Along with the Friends of Greater SCV, this year’s...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Million Dollar Home
Nestled along the Santa Clara River and Highway 126, sits a small historic town called Piru. The founder of the town that was once inhabited by the Tataviam Indians was David C. Cook. Mr. Cook built the Newhall Mansion in 1890 as a token of affection for his wife....
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 24, 2015 | February/March, Spotlight
Santa Clarita resident Manzie Jones had dreams of filmmaking ever since the age of six. As time passed, he pursued his passion for creating stories by writing, producing and directing small films. Through a chance encounter at a birthday party, Manzie met a producer...