by Tyra Ghamghamy | Aug 31, 2022 | Closeup
More Than Just A Tribute: Twisted Gypsy, Fleetwood Mac with a Twist “We aren’t just a tribute band – we’re a family. There’s never a dull moment when we’re together.”That’s what it means to be “more than just a tribute”, according to Melia Scaletty, one of the members...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Jun 27, 2022 | Closeup
Above and Beyond: SCV’s Own Spider-Man and His Team After a longtime career in law enforcement, Jiten Pandya knew that he needed to dedicate his time and efforts into continuing to serve his community. Inspired by his own love of superheroes, his impressive...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Apr 22, 2022 | Closeup
Dr. May Tao Forging A New Future in Cancer Treatment At the intersection of compassion and determination lies Dr. May Lin Tao, a radiation oncologist at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital and Medical Director of a new collaborative cancer program in conjunction with USC Keck...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Apr 22, 2022 | Closeup
Success Is The Name of the Game – West Ranch High School’s Dance Team This year, West Ranch High School’s dance team has a lot to be proud of – after bringing home a total of 12 national titles from the Contest of Champions Competition in Florida, there’s plenty...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Apr 22, 2022 | Closeup
HARD WORK PAYS OFF FOR TRENTON IRWIN For as long as he’s known, Trenton Irwin has had his heart set on following his passions, and after pursuing his education and doing his fair share of self-reflecting, it’s the football field that called out to him. Trenton is a 26...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Feb 18, 2022 | Closeup
A JOURNEY OF INSPIRATION, COURAGE AND DETERMINATION – Sarah Darabi Before she was a published author and a real estate agent, Sarah Darabi was a woman trying to make it out of the Middle East and stand against the oppression that threatened to take over her life...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Feb 17, 2022 | Closeup
BILL MIRANDA – Love For Country and Community Bill Miranda has a long history of public service that extends much farther back than his time as the mayor of our community. Before he was known as Mayor Bill Miranda, he followed his own journey of community...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Feb 17, 2022 | Closeup
Santa Clarita River Lake – John Pramik You’ll be hard pressed to find someone as versatile and multitalented as John Pramik – he’s equal parts artistic, sharp, and dedicated. As a pianist and composer, John first made a name for himself as a keyboardist in films...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Nov 19, 2021 | Closeup
One-On-One with Dr. Okoye-Johnson Founder Eagle Collegiate Academy Eagle Collegiate Academy (ECA) in Agua Dulce is the first and only International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program Candidate School in both the Santa Clarita Valley and the Antelope Valley. The...
by Alexander Hafizi | Nov 19, 2021 | Closeup
Meet Ashur Betmaleck Stevenson Ranch Branch Manager Ashur Betmaleck is eager to help Logix Federal Credit Union members fulfill their dreams.“Having worked at Logix for nearly a decade, I’ve been able to meet so many amazing people. Some have come in to open up...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Nov 19, 2021 | Closeup
BILLY OSBORNE – R&B, Jazz, Producer, Composer All of the above names hold a special place in Billy Osborne’s heart. Originally from Providence, Rhode Island, Billy first stepped foot into the world of jazz at three years old, having already accompanied his...
by Tyra Ghamghamy | Nov 19, 2021 | Closeup
Moon Over Seaville with Dr. Leighton Reynolds When he first moved to Santa Clarita in 2001, Dr. Leighton Reynolds had no idea what to expect. He knew that our community was the ideal place to call home, and that there was much about our valley that made it unique, but...
