by Tyra Ghamghamy | Apr 25, 2023 | Cover Story
The Future of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital – Kevin Klockenga Kevin Klockenga has spent much of his life inside a hospital, but not for the reasons you’d think. From the start, Kevin sought the excitement that comes with the dynamic world of healthcare as well as...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Apr 25, 2023 | Spotlight
Burrtec “We’ll Take Care of it” As a family-owned company, Burrtec Waste Industries, Inc. (Burrtec) prides itself on its mission statement: “We’ll Take Care of It”. Managed by Dennis Verner here in the Santa Clarita Valley, Burrtec is soon to be the City of Santa...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Feb 23, 2023 | Cover Story
Service Before Self: Elisha Kriis When she was in fourth grade, Elisha Kriis was part of a school play that ended up airing on regional television, which according to Elisha was both a humbling and exciting experience, because at the time she was quite a shy student....
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Feb 23, 2023 | Closeup
Allen Wolf Navigating Hollywood & Everything in Between It’s true that Allen Wolf is a filmmaker, author, and podcaster, but more than anything, he’s a storyteller whose sole focus is to share his passion and artistic vision with audiences everywhere. He got his...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Feb 21, 2023 | Spotlight
Two Papas Wines From the Vine to Your Dinner Table The story of Two Papas Wines is a long and inspiring one, as told by its founding duo, Rick and Teresa Pratt. It started back in 1978, when Rick took on a second job at Trader Joe’s and ended up working alongside...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Dec 27, 2022 | Spotlight
For the Love of Tequila: Cardenas Legacy Two dudes and a love for tequila – that’s the short and sweet story behind Cardenas Legacy, a locally owned and award-winning tequila company that has made strides in the community and nationwide since its inception in 2019.It...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Oct 21, 2022 | Cover Story
Dr. Amanda Woodworth Empowerment and Everything In Between Dr. Amanda Woodworth describes herself as a “different breed” of surgeon – for her, every patient she sees is more than just a number or another client to check off her schedule for the day. As the Director of...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Oct 20, 2022 | Closeup
Statham Academy Opportunities On and Off the Court When Taylor Statham was just two years old, his dad put a basketball in his hand and encouraged him to step foot on the court for the first time. Taylor had no idea then, but his love for the game would soon blossom...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Oct 20, 2022 | Closeup
Primary Care And The Pursuit of Community Partnerships Sian Durham has lived in our community for over two decades. It seemed serendipitous when she woke up one day and came face to face with an opportunity to join the team at Henry Mayo, the hospital that services...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Oct 20, 2022 | Dynamic Couple
High School Sweethearts – Dawn Abasta-Poulsen and Shane Poulsen When they first met in high school, Dawn Abasta and Shane Poulsen had no idea what the road ahead held in store. Sure, they dated and made their fair share of memories, but ultimately, the...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Aug 31, 2022 | Cover Story
Songwriting, Success and Shalamar: The Story of Howard Hewett These are the words of wisdom that Howard Hewett has faithfully followed from the moment he first stepped foot into the music industry. Originally an Ohio native, Howard left the state and came to...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Aug 31, 2022 | Spotlight
Yes I Can And You Can Too Located in the heart of Valencia is Yes I Can, an organization dedicated to generating opportunities and uplifting individuals with disabilities all across our valley and beyond. Known in full as Yes I Can Unity Through Music and Education,...
