by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 24, 2014 | December/January, Looking Back
In 1969 the cost of gas was only 35 cents, and the average home was about $15,550. President Nixon was in office, and the Beatles recorded their final album together. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid graced the big screen that year, while Neil Armstrong and Buzz...
by élite Magazine | Nov 24, 2014 | December/January, Fabulous Finds
You’ll find some wonderful gift ideas from local family owned retailers – try them, you will be surprised at the amazing choices avaialble to you… Ma Maison 24261 ½ Main Street, Newhall www.ma-maiasonandgift.com 661-799-7983 Looking for a fun gift idea,...
by élite Magazine | Nov 24, 2014 | Closeup, December/January
Rob and Faye Kayne could not breathe. It was like the air had just been knocked out of them. They knew their son was a little different, quirky perhaps, but autism was not even on their radar. Their son was two years old and no one had even mentioned that word...
by Eve Bushman | Nov 24, 2014 | December/January, Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine
What are some wines that pair well with traditional holiday appetizers? I recently paired and led a private wine and food pairing. I had the menu from the caterer, as well as the budget and flavor profile (she disliked Chardonnays) from the host. She had some...
by élite Magazine | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Great Escape
Camarillo Camarillo is home to one of So Cal’s hottest shopping destinations. It’s also a place where its history is celebrated on the streets of Old Town and in the impeccably restored Camarillo Ranch House. The vast agricultural influence around Camarillo...
by élite Magazine | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Henry Mayo
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is one of the few hospitals in the Los Angeles area to offer a groundbreaking procedure to patients over the age of 18 with severe persistent asthma, which can improve their quality of life. Chand Khanna, MD, successfully treated Henry...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Spotlight
A few years ago we featured Santa Clarita resident Jahruba “Ruba” Wilson, actor, host, dancer, singer and red carpet correspondent. Just last month Ruba made his debut on Oprah Winfrey Network’s Flex & Shanice, a reality series following the lives of actor and...
by élite Magazine | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Ultimate Awards
In 2010, élite Magazine kicked off the élite Ultimate Awards, honoring our very own in Santa Clarita. Throughout the years, more and more readers have been voting for their favorites, so we decided to add a new category to start off 2015, the élite Ultimate Business...
by élite Magazine | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Social Scene
Guests gathered to honor six beautiful and successful women who have dedicated their lives to helping improve the lives of others in our community at the Empowering HeArts Gala on Saturday, November 1. Single Mothers Outreach, friends, family and community members met...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Spotlight
He taught chess to well over 35,000 kids and has recently created an app to help even more students develop a love for the game. Coach Jay Stallings began teaching chess to a group of students in 1993. Chess For Kids continued to grow as Santa Clarita residents began...
by Stephanie Struyck | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Million Dollar Home
While Hollywood is known for being the home of the entertainment industry, Santa Clarita is no stranger to film. Otherwise known as Hollywood’s backlot, the Santa Clarita Valley has played an important role in the movie industry. In fact, it has become a local hot...
by élite Magazine | Nov 22, 2014 | December/January, Henry Mayo
Three beautiful Santa Clarita Valley homes will be decked out in true holiday style during Henry Mayo’s 34th annual Home Tour on Saturday, December 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Ticket cost is only $30. A Holiday Boutique will be open to the public that same day from...
