by Tyra Ghamghamy | Jan 20, 2020 | Spotlight
Making a Major Impact on the World Major Impact Theater, often known as MIT, combines the worlds of theater production and actors with disabilities to create a powerful value for the Santa Clarita community. MIT, a thriving nonprofit organization run by dedicated...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Jan 20, 2020 | Bridal
100 Years of Saying Yes to the Dress! Throughout the years, bridal attire has fluctuated between waves of modern and conservative trends, alongside the transitions between simplicity and extravagance that gave every decade its own unique set of styles and trends. The...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Jan 20, 2020 | Bridal
Cultural Wedding Traditions Jumping the Broom “Jumping the broom” is a common ceremony that takes place during many traditional African American weddings. The ceremony, which involves both the groom and the bride jumping over a broom together, signifies their entrance...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Nov 25, 2019 | Closeup
GIANNA JULIET “Setting Her Own Path” From the moment she learned to walk, Gianna Juliet knew she was destined to live on stage and in the throes of the ballet world – and she’s made quite the name for herself throughout the years. After starting classes at just five...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Nov 25, 2019 | Spotlight
Leading Women of the Past The community we have today was built on volunteerism, hard work and a rich history of leading women who forged through several challenges to make Santa Clarita into the “awesometown” we all have come to know and love. With the help of...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Nov 25, 2019 | Dynamic Couple
Women Behind the Science Pittsburgh Plate Glass (PPG) develops and delivers the paints, coatings and specialty materials that its customers have trusted for more than 135 years. Through dedication and creativity, PPG solves customers’ biggest challenges,...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Nov 25, 2019 | Looking Back
40 Years of Monkeying Around! “We’re doing something very special here,” says Gabi Skollar, the director of the Gibbons Conservation Center in Santa Clarita. “We’re changing the lives of these animals.” Since its foundation in 1976, the GCC has made it a priority to...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Sep 23, 2019 | Spotlight
Fall Home Décor Inspiration The fun of holidays and the changing of seasons lies in bringing out your old boxes of decorations and festive ornaments to transform your home into a fall-time wonderland of warm scents and colors, and this year is no different! Warm,...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Sep 23, 2019 | Closeup
Morelia Robles Is Just Going For It The decision to complete senior year of high school in a foreign country came easily to Morelia Robles, a Santa Clarita resident with a very interesting story to tell. After finishing three years at Saugus High School, Morelia took...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Sep 23, 2019 | Closeup
It’s all about the story Mitchel Wu When Mitchel Wu first came across toy photography in August of 2015, it was an art form in its infancy. He immediately recognized the potential to explore new areas of creativity while developing a career around it. Though toy...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Sep 23, 2019 | Spotlight
Always Thinking of “Next Time” with AST The College of the Canyon’s Aerospace and Scientists Team (AST) has given students, alumni, and faculty members the opportunity to put their interests in space to work – all in the name of finding ways to help the earth and the...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Sep 23, 2019 | Spotlight
Fall In Love With These Gardening Ideas The beginning of fall brings with it a vast array of different vegetables and plants that can spice up your autumn season. The chilly weather can set the perfect stage for plants that bloom beautifully in spring, and several...