by élite Magazine | Feb 23, 2026 | Closeup
Katrina Negrete: A Voice That Feels Like Home There are moments in the theatre when the line between performer and legend disappears, and the audience feels they are witnessing something rare. That was the case at Canyon Theatre Guild when Katrina Negrete stepped into...
by élite Magazine | Feb 23, 2026 | Closeup
Recognizing Excellence: The Legacy of the Silver Spur Award For more than three decades, the Silver Spur Award has served as a distinguished symbol of service, leadership, and enduring commitment to the Santa Clarita Valley. Established in 1989 by the College of the...
by élite Magazine | Feb 23, 2026 | Closeup
Mark Shramek A Vision for Growth, Connection, and Community Impact As the newly appointed chairman of the Valley Industry Association, Mark Shramek brings a focused, collaborative approach to strengthening the business community across Santa Clarita and the...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Closeup
Allison Jacobs: A Leader Built on Grit, Growth, and the Love of the Game Allison Jacobs has always been the kind of athlete who doesn’t wait for opportunity, she creates it. From her earliest days on the court, she stood out not just for her height or her power, but...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Closeup
Championing Student Wellness: Meet Sarah Gilberts A Voice for Mental Health in Our Schools We recently had the pleasure of meeting Sarah Gilberts at the WiSH Education Foundation’s Wine Under the Roof event, where she captivated the audience as a guest speaker. Her...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Closeup
Michael Raphael: Santa Clarita’s Own Hitmaker From the streets of San Francisco to the global stage, Michael Raphael, a Santa Clarita resident, has carved out an extraordinary career as a musician, songwriter, producer, and composer, with credits spanning major record...
by élite Magazine | Dec 22, 2025 | Closeup
Hart District Names New Director of Facilities, Planning, and Construction Sarah Silva The William S. Hart Union High School District Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Sarah Silva as the new Director of Facilities, Planning, and Construction,...
by élite Magazine | Oct 28, 2025 | Closeup
Bridging Worlds: Luca Toumadi’s Odyssey from Sicily to Santa Clarita Some lives unfold like a novel, with chapters that span continents, careers, and cultures. For actor and chef Luca Toumadi, the journey began in Mohammedia, Morocco, and wound through the storied...
by élite Magazine | Oct 28, 2025 | Closeup
Master Sergeant Lucas R. Hilmo: From Santa Clarita to Global Service Some stories begin in small hometowns and unfold onto the world stage, marked by courage, commitment, and quiet strength. Such is the journey of Master Sergeant Lucas Richard Hilmo, a Santa Clarita...
by élite Magazine | Oct 28, 2025 | Closeup
Jimmie Johnson: Life Lessons in Change: Humility, Courage, Forgiveness & Redemption When Jimmie Johnson began writing A Coming of Age: Three Stories of Life Lessons, his goal wasn’t to chronicle a lifetime of achievements — it was to reveal the moments that...
by élite Magazine | Aug 15, 2025 | Closeup
David Nussbaum Beaming People Together, One Hologram at a Time In 2018, David Nussbaum was tinkering in his Saugus living room, fueled by a mix of entrepreneurial spirit and inspiration from pop culture classics like Back to the Future and The Time Machine. The...
by élite Magazine | Aug 15, 2025 | Closeup
Geo Gan: The Journey of a Yo-Yo Champion Geo Gan’s journey into yo-yoing began when he was introduced to the sport by friends during recess at school. Intrigued by their skills, he gave it a try but struggled initially. “I was really bad at it at first,” he admits. “I...
