Celebrating Moms and Dads!

One thing we’ve learned from the past year is just how important it is to cherish special moments with our loved ones. This Mother’s and Father’s Day,

Twin Sisters and Authors

Local teens, Malia and Jade Haakonsen, both seniors at Oaks Christian High School, recently had their first books published on Amazon. The Agoura-native twin sisters, inspired by their special interests that arose from their studies—including history, psychology, and anthropology courses taken over the past two years at Oaks Christian and in the dual-enrollment program with […]

Inspiring Teen’s Charity

Shoes for Souls Struck by the homeless living conditions she noticed around L.A.’s Staples Center at only 12 years old, Lindsay Sobel was inspired to make a difference. Now a junior at Sierra Canyon School, Lindsey started her charity, Shoes for Souls, in 2016 as a Mitzvah project. The charity provides new or gently worn […]

Wine Tasting on the Malibu Wine Trail

A burgeoning wine scene known as the Malibu Coast American Viticultural Area, or the “Malibu Wine Trail,” has been steadily gaining popularity and accolades as the hot new spot for iconic Californian wines. There are an abundance of beautiful vineyards and wine tasting rooms which produce and serve incredible and unpretentious California wines. From Malibu […]

Why We’re Obsessed with Our Air Fryers

Crispy Brussels sprouts, low-calorie buffalo cauliflower, crunchy zucchini chips…is it any wonder we’ve gone nuts over our air fryers? As of 2020, nearly 40% of the homes in the U.S. have an air fryer. This compact gadget fits on your counter and crisps your food without any of the muss or extra calories of deep-frying. […]

Crafting Wine: How Sweet It Is

Dr. Carlos Guanche has spent nearly three decades as a top-rated orthopedic surgeon. A few years ago, he turned his passion for wine into a more substantial hobby. When his wife, Anna, dermatologist and owner of Bella Skin Institute, had the lower part of their Sherman Oaks backyard cleared, she had the idea of setting […]