by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Closeup
We color and curl, we pluck and we wax. We run and we squat, we crunch and we sweat. Whether we want our stomachs more flat or our legs more tone, our eyes less droopy and our face a little less wrinkly, we are always seeking to achieve beauty. As life goes by and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Closeup
There was no shortage of creative opportunities for Dody Rogers while growing up. In fact, it was at a young age that the Santa Clarita resident and artist discovered her love for art. “My father was an artist,” states Dody. “He worked at Walt Disney Studios and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 22, 2014 | August/September, Closeup
He’s lived here since birth and has found much success in a town he proudly calls home. Meet Mike Bjorkman. Whether you’ve seen his photo in magazines or on billboards, watched him on local tv or even cheered him on as he strutted down the catwalk with the HomeSmart...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 27, 2014 | Closeup, June/July
There is nothing more enticing than cooling off those hot summer days with a mouthwatering frozen concoction. Thanks to Santa Clarita resident Jenny Broderick, we can enjoy these adult delights in the comfort of our own home. From the Kinky Key Lime, to the Moaning...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 27, 2014 | Closeup, June/July
While Jerry may have been born in Iowa, his roots are clearly imbedded in Santa Clarita, moving here in the early 1970’s, attending Arroyo Seco Junior High, Hart High School, College of the Canyons and California Institute of the Arts. It was at an early age when...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 27, 2014 | Closeup, June/July
When little 3rd grader Lara Kaitlin first picked up the Harry Potter series and began reading, she never imagined that it would one day lead to her running her own blog and working with Barnes & Noble to start a monthly book club. But as she started reading,...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 27, 2014 | Closeup, June/July
On April 8, 2014, residents of the Santa Clarita Valley came out to vote for the City Council election, where three council member seats were up for grab. After months of campaigning, the voters were heard and the three spots were filled. Santa Clarita 2014...
by Stephanie Struyck | May 27, 2014 | Closeup, June/July
She is beautiful on the inside and out, and there are no better words to describe her other than selfless and humble…at least in my opinion. In my profession, I get the opportunity to meet many people, and Santa Clarita resident Racquel Turner, otherwise known as...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 24, 2014 | April/May, Closeup
Though Whitening Lightning began as a small mobile teeth-whitening service in the Santa Clarita Valley, the business quickly turned into a million dollar success in just a few short years. “Our whitening pens were such a huge hit with the local folk,” states Jennifer...
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 | Nov 25, 2013 | Closeup, December/January
A Hero Among Us Heroes wear combat boots. They also fly F-8’s. After reading many stories of U.S. military exploits in wars, the small town farm boy from Ohio had his eyes set on the Marine Corps. Even at the age of three, while playing with some plastic...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 25, 2013 | Closeup, December/January
Sharing His Passion With Others Musician Lance Allyn by Stephanie Struyck Elgin He’s a Midwestern gentleman, born in Grand Island, Nebraska, and raised in the countryside of North Platte. While the farms may not have been the most ideal start for a career in...
