by Kelsey Kukaua | Jan 31, 2019 | Spotlight |
Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in life who genuinely love, trust, care about and look out for each other. Local nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence (FYI) is like family for many in the Santa Clarita Valley. Started by three women in March of 2017, this...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Jan 31, 2019 | Spotlight |
Furniture and family make a home. But for the Moser family, furniture makes a living. Consumers Furniture Gallery is a family business located in the heart of Santa Clarita, owned and operated by Greg Moser. Greg’s father Clem, who worked as a contractor at the time,...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Jan 31, 2019 | Closeup |
Standing in the freezing cold and pouring Indiana rain, Rafi Sebastian waited front-row in a sea of Garth Brooks fans for his dream to become a reality. When the moment was perfect, Rafi took out a T-shirt printed with the title of his song, “Be So Proud America”...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Nov 26, 2018 | Cover Story |
Growing up in a family that believed in hard work, integrity and generosity, Marlee Lauffer learned to always do her best while being mindful of ways to make an impact in the community around her. “I like to give to make a difference,” she said. She moved to Santa...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Nov 26, 2018 | Closeup |
Jumping up for the kill, Allison Jacobs slams the ball over the net for the match point as the crowd explodes in cheers. The Wildcats win the game. It’s moments like this Allison loves most. She lives for competition. At just 16 years old, she is a tri-athlete who...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Sep 24, 2018 | Spotlight |
Named after the adorable blanket-toting Peanuts character, Project Linus delivers security through blankets to help comfort children in need. Project Linus is a volunteer non-profit organization with a two-fold mission: First, to provide love, sense of security,...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Jul 23, 2018 | Closeup |
Following in the footsteps of her mother who spent her whole life giving herself to others, super volunteer Pat Willett enjoys helping local organizations in Santa Clarita. She grew up in the San Fernando Valley, traveled across the U.S. while her husband was in the...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Jul 23, 2018 | Closeup |
The life of Robert Thies (pronounced “Theece”) can be summarized into four passions: music, love, nature, and food. From a young age, Robert showed an ear for music, reproducing what he was hearing on the television onto the piano. Moving around the country for his...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Jul 23, 2018 | Bridal, Dynamic Couple |
Couples who work together stay together; or at least that rings true for Randy and Rosemarie Burzynski who have worked together ever since they first met 27 years ago. At the time, both worked for corporate franchise Dunkin’ Brands, (Dunkin’ Donuts and...
by Kelsey Kukaua | May 18, 2018 | Closeup |
Putting the action in “lights, camera, action,” SAG-AFTRA stuntwoman and kid double Kara Petersen makes her living by falling, fighting, and flipping. Trained in gymnastics and cheerleading, her skills also include fire burns, wire work, fight choreography, and...
by Kelsey Kukaua | May 18, 2018 | Spotlight |
Since its inception in 2009, Yes I Can (YIC) Unity Through Music & Education has been opening doors for its students by providing training and services in the areas of self-advocacy, transition education, vocational and employment training, work-based social...
by Kelsey Kukaua | May 18, 2018 | Closeup |
Barrie Eget is boxing’s next great ring announcer. Nicknamed “The Platinum Voice”, he has worked for on-camera fights including Championship Boxing, MMA, and Arm Wrestling for the past ten years. Having announced at least 200 shows and over 40 world title fights,...
