by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 25, 2012 | August/September, Cover Story
He plays the soft-spoken Scott McCall, a high school student who transforms from an ordinary teenager by day, into a creature of the night, and it’s no surprise why fans adore him. He’s talented. He’s captivating and he’s incredibly charming. He’s the popular teen...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 29, 2012 | June/July, Spotlight
Photos by Stephanie Struyck Elgin Mix the eclectic sounds of the Counting Crows with bands like The Black Keys, Death Cab for Cutie and Incubus, and you have The Sea Over Eli. Unique, talented and artistic, The Sea Over Eli consists of Boston born...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 29, 2012 | Closeup, June/July
Twenty-eight year old Valencia resident, Sarah Wilson certainly has the entrepreneurial spirit. After tirelessly asking guests to remove their shoes prior to entering her home, Sarah had an idea…to create a reusable shoe cover allowing guests to keep their shoes on...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 29, 2012 | Closeup, June/July
Guests saddled up for a great time at the City of Santa Clarita’s 19th annual Cowboy Festival, at the beautiful Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios in Newhall. Chaps, saddles and old time saloons, the festival included live western music, cowboy poetry, western wear...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 29, 2012 | Closeup, June/July
You may recognize him as Captain Stanhope, the whiskey-drinking commander whose life has been drastically changed by the faces of war in R.C. Sherriff’s masterpiece, Journey’s End. You may even recall his role when he played opposite Mrs. Robinson, as the 21-year-old...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 29, 2012 | June/July, Spotlight
While they may seem like your typical 10 year olds, all about fashion, laughing, shopping and spending time with friends, their voices are nothing less than extraordinary. Meet the energetic Imani Knox, daughter of pop Grammy nominated singer Shanice...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 29, 2012 | June/July, Social Scene
photos by Alex Hafizi It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon at the Child & Family Center’s 24th Annual Taste of the Town event, held on May 6 at the beautiful garden setting at Mann Biomedical Park in Valencia. The much-anticipated Taste of the Town always proves...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 29, 2012 | Closeup, June/July
Lucinda Yates. She’s creative, unique, has a heart of gold and serves as an inspiration to many. Growing up in Portland, Maine, family tragedy destroyed a 16-year-old Lucinda, and by age 25, she was living on the streets with her three-year-old daughter in...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 29, 2012 | Closeup, June/July
With his baby blue eyes, a style like Blake Shelton and a sultry voice like Jason Aldean, singer and Santa Clarita resident Cort Carpenter is sure to steal your heart with his sweet tunes and country charm. It was only a few years ago when Cort discovered his love for...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 29, 2012 | Cover Story, June/July
Her stats alone say it all. She’s the current and three time 200m World Champion, five time United States 200m Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist in 2008, two time Olympic Silver medalist, first woman to win three consecutive 200m World Championships, high school...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2012 | April/May, Looking Back
John F. Kennedy once said, “Nothing compares with the simple pleasure of a bike ride.” And it couldn’t be truer. You can ride your bicycle almost anywhere in our City, and with the weather being so beautiful; you can ride almost any time of the year. Once you learn...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 26, 2012 | April/May, Social Scene
photos by Alex Hafizi Guests gathered for one of Santa Clarita’s most well-attended events, the Senior Center Foundation’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner and Auction, featuring Atticus Shaffer from the hit television series, The Middle. Guests dressed as characters...
