by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 24, 2014 | April/May, Million Dollar Home
Behind the private gate on Placerita Canyon Road lie many different homes. While some are older than others, some are simply works of art; a place that is as breathtaking every time you come “home” as it was the first day you saw it. Welcome to the home of...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 24, 2014 | April/May, Spotlight
Her dream to help animals that were lost or injured began when she was a child, but it wasn’t until 1999, when Ellie Laks’ dream became a reality. With a love for animals and children, Ellie created The Gentle Barn, a place where every animal and child can feel safe...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 24, 2014 | April/May, Closeup
She’s the fun loving 15 year old who has captured the hearts of her audience worldwide. Meet Santa Clarita resident and actress, Amber Montana. You may recognize Amber as she stars as Taylor Hathaway on Nickelodeon’s new live action supernatural comedy, The Haunted...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 24, 2014 | April/May, Great Escape
The term ‘dude ranch’ typically brings to mind images of cowboys and cattle drives, a la the popular 1991 comedy, City Slickers. While dude ranches still evoke those same memories and are rooted in American tradition, they are much, much more. There is a broad...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 24, 2014 | April/May, Love Stories
They share a love for nature, horses, their community and most of all, each other. “We make a good team, that’s for sure,” states Jim McCarthy and Mayor Laurene Weste. As Jim recalls, he and Laurene were teenagers when they first met, but it wasn’t until the winter...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 24, 2014 | April/May, Looking Back
While the Shoshone-speaking Tataviam Indians were the first to settle the area we now know as Santa Clarita back in AD 450, it wasn’t until 1987 that we officially became an incorporated City. The name, Santa Clarita, however, dates back to 1769 and was derived from...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 24, 2014 | April/May, Cover Story
He’s the longhaired, bandana-wearing guitarist who captured the hearts of audiences worldwide and changed the face of country music. A pioneer of outlaw country, Willie Nelson’s rough and tumble grit, coupled with raw emotion and honesty, breathe life to his songs,...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Looking Back
Italy. It’s one of the most romantic countries in the world. From the beautiful seaside villages to gorgeous mountaintop views, stunning architecture and lovely canals, everything about Italy breathes romance, and its location has served as the backdrop for many...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Love Stories
It was an office romance… For her, it was love at first sight…For him, it was lust. You can’t talk about the Steins without smiling. Ron’s humor will have you laughing for days, and Jackie’s wit and grace will indeed leave you charmed. Together, they make the...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Love Stories
Fraternal twin Julie Amburgey shared more than just space in the womb with her sister Jennifer. She also shared a kidney. At the age of 15, Jennifer was diagnosed with Lupus and Von Willebrand Disease (a bleeding disorder). In 1997, after the loss of her son Dakota,...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Love Stories
He was the controller at a bank in Woodland Hills. She worked part time for the same bank but in their legal department. After several months of flirting and going out with friends to “happy hour” Steve and Rose began their courtship. “Although she ignored me and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jan 28, 2014 | February/March, Love Stories
She was a softball player, sporting the red and black for the San Diego State University Aztecs. He was her biggest fan, cheering from the stands with his personally made iron-on hat with her nickname “NORDY” across it. Unbeknownst to Kellie, Jason took the field on...
