COVER STORY
A Life of Purpose Dr. Robert “Jack” Casey and the Heart of Emergency Medicine
In every community, there are individuals whose work quietly shapes the lives of others in profound and lasting ways. In Santa Clarita, one of those individuals is Dr. Robert “Jack” Casey, a physician and leader whose impact reaches far beyond the walls of Henry Mayo...
ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
A Message from the Associate Publisher Alexander Hafizi – May/June 2026
There are moments in life that truly make you pause, reflect, and feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude. Being nominated for SCV Man of the Year is one of those moments for me.To be recognized is an honor in itself, but to be nominated by three incredible...
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Getting to Know Family Promise of Santa Clarita Valley
Who We Are Family Promise brings shelter, meals, and support services to pregnant women and families who are experiencing or soon will be facing homelessness. Family Promise is a cost-efficient and effective community response to the families in our community...
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
A Season of Celebration Your Insider Guide to Santa Clarita’s May and June Events
The City of Santa Clarita is a place unlike any other, where community comes first and creating meaningful moments is part of everyday life. With a strong family-oriented community, the City recognizes the importance of creating opportunities for quality time and...
Unearth a Story: A Prehistoric Summer of Reading Awaits
This summer, the Santa Clarita Public Library is inviting the community to step back in time (way back) to a world of discovery, imagination and adventure. From Monday, June 8, through Friday, July 24, readers of all ages can take part in the annual Summer Reading...
MEET THE PROS
Elevating Wellness in Santa Clarita at Perspire Sauna Studio
In a world where wellness is no longer a luxury but a lifestyle, Perspire Sauna Studio Valencia is redefining how the Santa Clarita community approaches health, recovery, and longevity. At the helm is franchise owner Robin Litvak, whose background in healthcare...
VALLEY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
Why VIA Is the Santa Clarita Valley’s Business Lifeline—and Why You Need to Be Part of It
For more than 40 years, the Valley Industry Association (VIA) has been the invisible engine driving Santa Clarita Valley’s business prosperity. Yet too many local businesses operate without knowing what they’re missing: a unified voice advocating for their interests,...
SENIOR LIFE
A Life Built on Connection, Creativity, and Community Featuring Mario Brucker
For SCV Senior Center member Mario Brucker, life has been a journey defined by resilience, creativity, and the power of human connection. Having been part of the center for nearly three years, Mario has found not just a place to spend his days, but a true sense of...
ULTIMATE AWARD
Ultimate Medical Award Winners 2026
Congratulations to élite Magazine’s 9th Annual Ultimate Medical Professionals! These are the best of the best in their field voted on by hundreds of community members and our readers. Be sure if you see them to say you saw it in élite Magazine. To vote for the next...
FOOD
Lemon Mint Arugula Summer Green Salad With Burrata Cheese
Summer is here and that means warmer days. It also means beautiful summer produce is in season! We like to serve up a light yet hearty salad that just screams summer. To do this, we put together a combination of beautiful summer produce, tossing it in a lemony...
CLOSEUP
Santa Clarita’s Sandi Naba Is Signing Up To Save Lives
Santa Clarita resident Sandi Naba is turning her personal story into powerful action as a 2026 All-Star candidate in Blood Cancer United’s Visionaries of the Year campaign. Now in her fourth year participating, Sandi is competing nationally in a 10-week fundraising...
MILLION DOLLAR LISTING
A Rare Canyon Country Retreat with Timeless Character
Set on an expansive and private 2.5-acre lot in Canyon Country, 29952 Louis Avenue offers a rare opportunity to own a truly distinctive property that blends charm, space, and long-standing pride of ownership. Offered at $1,399,000, this hacienda-style ranch...
SPOTLIGHTS
Living Limitless Collective: Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs
In a world where connection can often feel out of reach for individuals with developmental disabilities, Living Limitless Collective is redefining what community truly means. Founded in 2025 by Mariah Gunnin, Director of Operations, the organization was born from a...
EVE WINE 101
A Toast to Your Health
Wine and the Mediterranean Diet with Jacqueline Coleman, AKA History and Wine, and Maria Valetta, AKA Maria The Wine Blonde Ideas like moderation, the enjoyment of wine as part of a balanced lifestyle, and the Mediterranean approach to living— where wine, food, and...
SCV HISTORY
Popular Film Series Re-Launched at Hart Hall
Friday Night Flickers, a fun movie night hosted by the SCV Historical Society featuring classic films and free popcorn, has returned with a new focus. All of the films showcased in the series will highlight local landmarks use by the filmmakers - some still here, some...
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