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 Arnold Bryant | Jan 31, 2019 | Closeup |
When you begin playing an instrument you have a lot of techniques and skills to learn. Many times, you will fail but the more you practice it, the better you become until you attain mastery. At Sierra Vista Junior High School, Mike Copenhaver welcomes many students...
by Arnold Bryant | Nov 26, 2018 | Closeup |
What is the secret to success? Is it being well respected amongst your peers? Do you need education, charisma, and a strong work ethic? Today, it is a combination of all these things PLUS a mixture of commitment, dedication and love for service and the community...
by Jessica Scott | Nov 26, 2018 | Closeup |
The Santa Clarita Valley is home to many people in the fame industry who have chosen to live away from the hustle and bustle of their work lives and locations. Susan Olsen, also fondly remembered as Cindy Brady from The Brady Bunch, has lived in Valencia for over two...
by Arnold Bryant | Nov 26, 2018 | Closeup |
Liliana West is doing it ALL: a successful real estate consultant, wife of 28 years to Bill West, a Walt Disney Imagineer, loving mom of an amazing 13-year-old son, antique dealer, local volunteer, and to top it off… a runway model! Liliana emigrated from Poland in...
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 Arnold Bryant | Nov 26, 2018 | Closeup |
Gary Horton has played an instrumental role in developing and running, not one, but three successful businesses and has been giving back to the community for the past several years. Foremost of his businesses is Landscape Development Incorporated, one of the United...
by Arnold Bryant | Nov 26, 2018 | Closeup |
At times, we all struggle with what life throws our way. Some people have an innate ability to rise above adversity and others need a little bit more coaching in tackling those inner voices of “you are not capable” or “this is too hard, give up”. Our journey through...
by Arnold Bryant | Nov 26, 2018 | Closeup |
Nothing comes close in this world than inspiring young minds going out and becoming great. This experience is even better when these minds create masterpieces on a plate. Because, for most people, good food doesn’t just satisfy hunger, but caresses your soul in a...
by Jessica Scott | Sep 24, 2018 | Closeup |
Nailed It!, an original TV show from Netflix, puts amateur at-home bakers to the test by challenging them to make wonderful, edible art pieces in the form of cakes and cupcakes. Santa Clarita resident Megan Swanson was a contestant on Season 1; she loves to bake in...
by Melissa Walman | Sep 24, 2018 | Closeup |
It was late January when Lee Morrell first started to feel extreme fatigue and soreness in his muscles. Realizing these were strange symptoms for him, he went to see his doctor at Kaiser Permanente where, after a number of blood tests, he was tentatively diagnosed...
by Jaci Hoffman | Sep 24, 2018 | Closeup |
As a young boy, Brian O’Connor was so moved by the performance of a marching band that he proclaimed a dream to his mother. Years later, he fulfilled that childhood dream when he became the drum major of the Spartan Marching Band for Michigan State University and led...
