by Samantha Bushman | Oct 28, 2024 | Closeup
Flip the Narrative Norman Del Rosario In that dreamless moment between sleeping and waking, Norman Del Rosario experiences a vision. It’s not his first, and it won’t be his last. He is hovering above a two-story apartment building, a birds-eye view of the property...
by élite Magazine | Oct 28, 2024 | Closeup
Q & A with Cynthia Muir – City of SCV’s Supervisor for Drug-Free Youth What is your role with the City?As the Supervisor for the DFY in SCV (Drug-Free Youth in Santa Clarita Valley) program, I work closely with our local elementary, junior high, and high...
by élite Magazine | Oct 28, 2024 | Closeup
Redefining Beauty at The A LIST Hair and Makeup Studio – Sally Van Swearingen Sally Van Swearingen, a talented makeup artist, hairstylist, and owner of The A LIST Hair and Makeup Studio, has built her career on one guiding principle: to make every woman feel...
by élite Magazine | Aug 27, 2024 | Closeup
Rising Star: Avery Rey’s Journey from Local Track Hero to National Medalist Avery Rey shines bright as a standout athlete for the Santa Clarita Storm Track Club. This club, part of the prestigious Valley Youth Conference spanning Lancaster, Santa Clarita, Burbank, and...
by élite Magazine | Aug 27, 2024 | Closeup
Alyssa Zackler’s Puzzle Pieces: From OB-GYN to World-Class Speed Puzzler Alyssa Zackler was always the kind of person who found solace in the little things. As an OB-GYN, her days were filled with the joy and challenges of bringing new life into the world. But when...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Aug 27, 2024 | Closeup
Harmonizing Passion: Allan Petker’s Journey With The Santa Clarita Master Chorale On stage, the Santa Clarita Master Chorale appears as a flawlessly rehearsed, intricately constructed work of art that flows in unison. Every note, rhythm, and beat is meticulously...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Aug 27, 2024 | Closeup
Touching Lives Through Food: The Story of Chef Daniel Otto If you’ve ever dined at the Old Town Junction or Sidecar Market in Newhall, you’ve had the pleasure of experiencing culinary excellence at the hands of Chef Daniel Otto, the head chef and resident food expert...
by Samantha Bushman | Jun 24, 2024 | Closeup
From Diver to Legend: The Journey of Jeff Stabile When Jeff Stabile moved from Illinois to California with his family in 1979 he was devastated to learn that the high school he would soon enter had no springboard diving team. A diver since age 12, he joined the...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Jun 24, 2024 | Closeup
Ted Sirotta – Forging Future of Financial Strength When he was growing up, Ted Sirotta was a numbers kid through and through. Even before he went to college and graduated with an Accounting degree from USC, he had a knack for numbers. Over the past nearly seven...
by élite Magazine | Jun 24, 2024 | Closeup
Local Retired High School Baseball Coach Jim Ozella Releases Book Santa Clarita resident and retired William S. Hart High School Baseball Coach Jim Ozella announced his first book was published in the spring. “The Greatest Time to Be a Kid: Stories of Unexpected...
by élite Magazine | Jun 24, 2024 | Closeup
Navigating Success and Connection: A Journey with Mary Kay Cosmetics Meet Santa Clarita Valley local, Brittany Barlog, Independent Sales Director at Mary Kay Cosmetics, whose journey took her through career highs, personal challenges, and a unique perspective on...
by élite Magazine | Jun 24, 2024 | Closeup
A Creative Journey: Naomi Young’s Multimedia Art Exhibition “TEXTURA” “Every day is a new chance to create something new,” says Naomi Young, a multimedia artist whose vibrant work has captivated audiences around the world. Born in Jerusalem, Israel, Naomi has been a...
