by Kelsey Kukaua | Jul 21, 2019 | Closeup |
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 girls were all really competitive...
by Kelsey Kukaua | May 24, 2019 | Looking Back |
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 in the store begging us not to leave…to reconsider…to...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Mar 26, 2019 | Dynamic Couple |
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 also in the workplace. The two have worked...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Mar 25, 2019 | Million Dollar Home |
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,” said current owner. The current...
by Kelsey Kukaua | Mar 25, 2019 | Spotlight |
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 larger venues including the Los...
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...
