by Kelsey Kukaua | Jul 21, 2019 | Closeup
On the Field with Michelle Hogan Stepping out on the soccer field for her tryout with the San Antonio Athenians in 2017, Michelle Hogan was beyond nervous. The women’s semi-professional team was making its inaugural debut and Michelle wanted to be part of it. “The...
by Kelsey Kukaua | May 24, 2019 | Looking Back
Saying Goodbye After 32 Years The Cobblestone Cottage For the first 10 days after Cobblestone Cottage announced it was closing its doors for good, the phone rang off the hook. Customers couldn’t believe it was true. “Over those first few weeks, customers were crying...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Mar 26, 2019 | Dynamic Couple |
A Mother & Daughter Duo – Kathleen and Cara A mother is a daughter’s best friend; they have an unbreakable bond founded upon unconditional love. One local mother-daughter duo, Kathleen Anderson and Cara Brown, have a very close relationship not only at home, but...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Mar 25, 2019 | Million Dollar Home |
An Eclectic Oasis in Sand Canyon Driving past horse stables and through the rolling hills of Sand Canyon, one might stumble upon this beautiful traditional home. The house, which sits on a 2.5-acre lot, is valued at more than $1 million. “It is an oasis in the hills,”...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Mar 25, 2019 | Spotlight |
Playing TRAXX From the Heart! Established in 2008, the band TRAXX started as a group of like-minded buddies playing music for family and friends’ parties. Since then the classic rock cover band has enjoyed success from intimate clubs and private parties to much...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Jan 31, 2019 | Spotlight |
Fostering Independence with FYI 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...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Jan 31, 2019 | Spotlight |
41 years of Making A House Feel like Home 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...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Jan 31, 2019 | Closeup |
Music Made for Veterans – Rafi Sebastian 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...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Nov 26, 2018 | Cover Story |
Hard Work, Integrity & Generosity: A Marlee Lauffer 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...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Nov 26, 2018 | Closeup |
Allison Jacobs Volleyball Star on the Rise 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...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Sep 24, 2018 | Spotlight |
Creating Warmth and Adventure for a Cause with Project Linus 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...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Jul 23, 2018 | Closeup |
A Heart for Service with Pat Willett 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...
