There’s nothing more rewarding than living life to its fullest, and the best quality of life is what we all hope to achieve.  In this issue, we have provided everything you need to know about helping you fulfill these goals.  Create a healthy lifestyle by investing in your health and well-being.  We have featured an informative editorial, Investing in Your Health, as well as business profiles to assist you with finding the right professional to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle.  
Don’t forget to also attend the Santa Clarita Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, February 26 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.  The event is free to the community and will take place at the College of the Canyons Student Center.  Health experts will be on hand to provide valuable information regarding your health, free screenings and much more.
The good deeds and talents of the youth in our community never cease to amaze us.  We are pleased to feature the S-Club at West Ranch High School, a branch of the Soroptimist International of Greater Santa Clarita Valley.  Learn about the girls of the S-Club, who continuously devote their time to helping others.  
We’ve also featured another talented superstar in the making with a voice you’d most likely recognize.  Get to know 13-year-old Grace Rolek, actress and Santa Clarita resident.  Grace has lent her voice for movies, television and animation and worked on dozens of shows on-screen.  Grace lends her voice to the classic character of Lucy, in the brand new Peanuts special Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown.
Another voice that is soothing to the ears is that of musician Mandie Pinto.  Mandie sings with beauty and strength, and her songs are the language of the heart.  Read more about Mandie and her love for music.
Last year, Captain Paul Becker was appointed Captain of the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Department.  Take a moment to read about his journey into law enforcement and his plans for our youth.
We took a trip down memory lane with artist Jeanne Wray.  Jeanne, a longtime resident of Santa Clarita, tells us of life back then, her love for art, and the impact she has had in the life of others in our Looking Back feature.  
Are you ready to take a romantic adventure to California’s beautiful central coast?  We have featured San Luis Obispo, one of the happiest places in the USA, in our Great Escape feature.  Visit the town in the month of March, as there are many fun filled events for film and wine lovers.  
Looking for a place to take your sweetheart?  Our Bon Appétit guide will help you find Santa Clarita’s fine dining for you and your special someone to enjoy.
Lastly, this issue embodies what we believe is the heart and soul of this great valley.  So flip through the pages and learn about the finer things in life that Santa Clarita has to offer. 

Linda and Moe Hafizi