by Linda & Moe Hafizi | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Publisher's Letter
A few months ago, we were incredibly excited to have legendary icon, Willie Nelson, grace the cover of élite Magazine. Who knew that just two issues later we would be featuring country superstar LeAnn Rimes? It is such an honor for us to have her come to our...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Looking Back
You can’t say Santa Clarita without mentioning Connie Worden-Roberts. Afterall, she is a vital part of the formation of the City of Santa Clarita. Raised in Minnesota, Connie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from San Jose State before making her...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Social Scene
Santa Clarita’s 4th of July Parade had a very special entry this year honoring all of our Vietnam Veterans, presented by Suzon Gerstel of Prayer Angels for the Military and Dick Jeffrey of Back to the War Zone. Santa Clarita’s 4th of July Parade had a very special...
by élite Magazine | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Social Scene
Santa Clarita residents and jazz and blues fans were excited to once again be entertained by the sounds of live music as various jazz & blues bands took the stage on Town Center Drive at McBean Parkway, adjacent to the Hyatt Regency Valencia. Santa Clarita...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Closeup
It’s not just another book on the shelf. It’s a book that can change your life. While his sights were set on becoming a child psychologist, Santa Clarita resident Howard Crampton Jr. soon realized his journey took him elsewhere, inspiring others and helping them...
by élite Magazine | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Calendar
Looking for cool things to do in Santa Clarita? Whether you’re just stopping by or have lived here for years, there are always fun events and concerts to keep everyone busy. August and September has everything from musicals to festivals, so get ready because it’s a...
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, Spotlight
It’s heartbreaking. We turn on the news and discover another one of our youth was killed in traffic-related collisions. Lives are taken much too soon and family, friends and community members are left to grieve. The statistics are startling. Traffic collisions...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Spotlight
They are the mothers, the sisters, the friends, the colleagues, the aunts, cousins and mentors, and they’ve spent most of their life dedicated to helping others. They are women who have made a difference in the lives of others. They are our 2014 Empowering HeArts...
by Eve Bushman | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine
We are trying something new in this column: I will be answering some of your troublesome questions about wine that you’ve either been afraid to ask or wanted more clarification on. We are trying something new in this column: I will be answering some of your...
by Stephanie Struyck | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Food & Wine
The word “chef” is derived from the term chef de cuisine…the director or head of a kitchen. A chef is highly skilled and proficient and has a love for the art of culinary and food preparation unlike any other. From planning to preparation, to cooking and more,...
by élite Magazine | Jul 23, 2014 | August/September, Ultimate Awards
We would like to congratulate all the winners of élite Magazine’s 4th Annual Ultimate Dining Awards 2014 and say a special thank you to the following advertisers for their support. We would like to congratulate all the winners of élite Magazine’s 4th Annual Ultimate...