Rock stars and trend-setting jewelry are a notoriously inseparable combination (thankfully, designer adornments are a habit that rarely requires a stay in rehab), and so it comes as no surprise that Rikki Rocket, the drummer for Poison, was on hand for the Room 101 trunk show at Bella Jewelers (owned by locals Manya and Harut Nazarian).
Remember when, scorned by a high school crush who (mistakenly) fell for the charms of another, you were prompted to question, "What do they have that I don't have?"
I'm pretty sure that the Santa Clarita Valley knows how you feel. For years - decades, in fact - our pretty valley has fought for your attention.
For the 11th year, the fresh vibe of live Jazz and Blues bands will once again fill Town Center Drive in Valencia. Featuring regional, national and international entertainers in a quaint street party setting, the free festivities also include fun interactive activities for adults and children.
Will a Hyatt hotel by any other name still smell as, well, Hyatt-y? That was the question as Noble Investment Group unveiled the "new" Hyatt Regency Valencia.
Dining in the elements can be a sensuous experience. With a little forward thinking, your meal under the sun or stars will be as relaxing as a warm summer's breeze.
June is National Rose Month. For some, that means extra hours in the garden, cultivating richly-toned blooms. But for those of us without green thumbs, it may inspire a different sort of cultivation: friendships.
When a child reaches his or her full potential and becomes a responsible, caring, productive adult, the entire community benefits.
That's why the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley is so important. Each year, nearly 3,000 local kids are provided with engaging programs that reinforce good values and provide healthy avenues for personal growth and academic development.
Statement of the obvious: Santa Clarita is full of golf-themed fundraisers. That's why we heart Carousel Ranch for dropping the "olf" and adding a bullet-filled "un" to the end of that "g" at their first Trap Shoot.
Statement of the obvious: Santa Clarita is full of golf-themed fundraisers. That's why we heart Carousel Ranch for dropping the "olf" and adding a bullet-filled "un" to the end of that "g" at their first Trap Shoot.
This job rarely rewards kindness, which is why I as a mom was simultaneously elated and depressed when I discovered that one of the sweetest women in the world, Myrna Condie, was named the 2009 California Mother of the Year.
If the nicest restaurant you've been to in the last six months served ketchup in packets, it's time for a change. And even if you know the joys of cloth napkins first hand, you're still looking for a deal, right? Attention bargain shoppers: Trade your bland drive-thru fare this month for the finest House Specials from over 30 SCV eateries - all in one spot.
No one would confuse Pardee's VP of community development, Jim Bizzelle, for Santa - which is not to say that Jim can't get his jolly on. Bizzelle, along with Director of Land Development Tom Mitchell and Susie Sheeler, played the vital roles of Santa's Helpers at Carousel Ranch's Santa Day.
Surely you have come across the "make your own mug" kit... You know - the $9.99 "craft" set that includes a plain white coffee mug and a few crummy permanent markers? We both know that your kids deserve better.
This Valentine's Day, turn their greatest works of art into gifts that will actually be appreciated - for both style and substance. They'll be worth their weight in sentimental value.
Full disclosure: I "heart" Bob Kellar. He's got that cute "cowboy who drinks chardonnay" thing going for him, and he used to be a cop. Bob Kellar with a gun? Now that's hot. (I'll wait for you to complete your brain scrubbing before we move on.)
MB2 raceway will host a "Day of Racing" fundraiser on November 22 with the goal of providing much-needed assistance to the survivors of the recent Sylmar fires.
Monday, November 24
Valencia Country Club Hosts Tournament for Birdies for the Brave
If you've been waiting for an opportunity to mock the perpetual fashion "don't" that is Valencia Country Club's Craig Cliver, now is your appropriate opportunity.
photography by Ted Dayton
The sweet aroma of freshly baked cinnamon buns, fragrant winter pine and the familiarity of family and friends evokes inviting memories of annual Christmas gatherings. Where novelty typically cores the quintessential hub of our hectic lives, there is something reassuring about the notion that some things are meant to last.
Publishers' Note: While the title of this piece may seem mildly alarmist, we at Inside SCV Magazine really do believe that the issue discussed here is of major importance to our community. Thank you for taking the time to read it - and thank you in advance for helping keep Santa Clarita strong.
Don't miss the boat; Santa Clarita's biggest New Year's Eve extravaganza - LETMESAIL's Bon Voyage Ball - was a sell out last year. And with good reason...
To ring in 2009, guests will again enjoy delicious food, including hand-passed hors d'oeuvres, a four-course dinner and a scrumptious dessert bar. Swinging music provided by the Bump City Band will encourage party goers to dance all night long.
Like the life-boat loading rules of the Titanic, we will chat about the famous people first (Sorry, Tom Hough. You're well liked enough, but you've got about 22 more letters to climb until you make it to the D list.).