by Linda & Moe Hafizi | Mar 24, 2015 | April/May, Publisher's Letter
Talent seems to be abundant in our Valley, and issue after issue, it is with great pleasure that we are able to highlight some of the many wonderful people who call Santa Clarita their home. As you flip through élite, you will find stories of success and...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Features
Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder as we refer to it today, is described as a developmental disability that causes substantial impairments in social interaction and communication. One in sixty-eight children in America is diagnosed and boys are four times more...
by élite Magazine | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Million Dollar Home
Steven and Michelle Gilbertson have lived in their beautiful Peachland Estate home, built 1981, and have taken on remodeling and redecorating throughout the years, paying keen attention to design, comfort and magnificence. Nestled in the heart of Newhall, the estate...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Spotlight
With a passion for creativity and a talent for design, Santa Clarita resident Patrick Ceo has left his artistic flair on quite a bit, creating portraits, murals and more with one touch of the airbush. His love for art began well before he started working...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Social Scene
Guests went around the world to celebrate the SCV Senior Center’s Celebrity Waiter Dinner on Saturday, February 21 at the beautiful Hyatt Regency in Valencia. Cities of the World was this year’s theme and guests came dressed to impress. From London to Paris, Gotham...
by élite Magazine | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Henry Mayo
Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for its Spine Surgery and Joint Replacement program by demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety in disease-specific care. Henry Mayo is now a...
by élite Magazine | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Profiles
Taking control of your health and wellness has become an integral part of our every day lives, and creating a healthy lifestyle and making conscious choices results in more energy and enthusiasm, improving the quality of our life. Focusing on health and wellness is a...
by élite Magazine | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Great Escape
The classic California beach town of Pismo Beach, situated on California’s celebrated Central Coast, offers 26 miles of uninterrupted, pristine ocean-side views. With a population under 8,000, Pismo Beach is one of San Luis Obispo County’s most sought-after vacation...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Closeup
She has opened 36 La Quinta Inn & Suites and called Santa Clarita her home since 2006. She is the General Manager at La Quinta in Stevenson Ranch and the current Chairman of the Board at the SCV Chamber of Commerce. Meet Sue Nevius. Born and raised in Kansas, Sue...
by élite Magazine | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Ultimate Awards
Oh the many choices we have when it comes to dining out in the Santa Clarita Valley, and with a plethora of places to choose from, we all have our favorites…and we want to know yours. Get ready to vote for the best of the best for the 5th Annual élite Ultimate Dining...
by Eve Bushman | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Eve's Wine 101, Food & Wine
Spring is the time for awakening, and to refresh and restart! So for this issue Eve will tackle your questions about wine and spirits that may be new to you: What is the hot trending wine right now? White and red Rhône varietals as well as Bordeaux blends seem to be...
by Stephanie Struyck | Mar 23, 2015 | April/May, Love Stories
They met back in 1975 at Cal State University of Northridge, but it wasn’t until 1992 when the two reconnected. “It was definitely fate that our paths crossed again,” smiles Lydia. “Curt needed his college transcript and I had been working at CSUN.” She continues,...
