by élite Magazine | Dec 23, 2025 | Cover Story
A New Era of Culinary Excellence at the Cusumano iCUE Where Education, Innovation, and Community Come Together In Santa Clarita, a state-of-the-art culinary education facility continues to set the standard for innovation and opportunity: the Diana and Gary Cusumano...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Spotlight
An Ode to Tradition and Community: The Spirit of The Saticoy Club Perched gently in the hillsides of Somis, nestled between old-growth oaks and the whispering Santa Clara Valley breezes, The Saticoy Club stands as a testament to more than a century of Southern...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Ultimate Awards
Ultimate Ladies in Business Award Winners 2026 Congratulations to élite Magazine’s 12th Annual Ultimate Ladies in Business Professionals! These are the best of the best in their field voted on by thousands of community members and our readers. Be sure if you see them...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Closeup
Allison Jacobs: A Leader Built on Grit, Growth, and the Love of the Game Allison Jacobs has always been the kind of athlete who doesn’t wait for opportunity, she creates it. From her earliest days on the court, she stood out not just for her height or her power, but...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Closeup
Championing Student Wellness: Meet Sarah Gilberts A Voice for Mental Health in Our Schools We recently had the pleasure of meeting Sarah Gilberts at the WiSH Education Foundation’s Wine Under the Roof event, where she captivated the audience as a guest speaker. Her...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Valley Industry Association
Where Everybody Knows Your Name – And Your Goals There’s a reason the classic TV show Cheers still resonates: it painted a picture of a place where you could walk in, feel instantly welcomed, and know you belonged. A place where people didn’t just know your name —...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Great Escape
Swedish Lapland’s Luxury Winter Wonderland There are winter destinations, and then there is Swedish Lapland, a place where the Arctic wilderness meets quiet luxury. This remote corner of northern Sweden is shaped by powdery forests, frozen lakes and expansive skies,...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Million Dollar Home
A Hilltop Haven with Endless Views Set high above the Santa Clarita Valley, this five-bedroom home enjoys uninterrupted views of the surrounding mountains and evening lights. It is tucked into a small enclave of only twenty homes, set on a quiet cul-de-sac where...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Meet the Professional
The Heart Behind Liz Anne Designs: Crafting Spaces That Let Every Voice Be Heard For years, interior designer Elizabeth Woolley has approached every project with one guiding belief. Every person deserves to be heard. It is the foundation of Liz Anne Designs and the...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Closeup
Michael Raphael: Santa Clarita’s Own Hitmaker From the streets of San Francisco to the global stage, Michael Raphael, a Santa Clarita resident, has carved out an extraordinary career as a musician, songwriter, producer, and composer, with credits spanning major record...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | City of Santa Clarita
Celebrating Cityhood On December 15, 2025, the City of Santa Clarita celebrated 38 years of Cityhood. There is no doubt that incorporation has transformed our community. Locally-generated tax dollars are spent right here in Santa Clarita and are used to build our new...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Automotive
New Year, New Car? The Best New Years Gifts this Year Start with “SUV” Mercedes-Benz of Valencia Gift them with the best of all worlds this new year with the agility, versatility and luxury of a Mercedes-Benz SUV. Ranging from the compact, crossover-style of the GLA...