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Connecting People to Their Better Nature: The Schwartz Family

Whitney and Howard Schwartz clearly believe in giving back. Even the motto of their collaborative venture, Whitney Howard Designs, “Do Good; It Feels Good,” reflects their attitude of paying it […]

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Sharing a Passion for Healing, Fun, and Family: The Andersson Family

Dr. Suzie Bash and her husband, Dr. Peter-Brian Andersson, share a passion for neurology, a branch of medicine focused on the central nervous system. CEO of Neurology Consulting, Dr. Andersson […]

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Taking Education to Heart: The Chernin Family

Andrea Chernin grew up in Calabasas. After graduating from Calabasas High School, she attended college at UCLA, majoring in psychology with a minor in public policy. In 2001, the proud […]

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At Home with The Rylands

Morgan and Amber Ryland somehow manage to make it all look easy. Morgan grew up in Orange County. She lived in West Hollywood and Sherman Oaks with her wife, Amber, […]

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When Opposites Attract: The Gurvey Family

When two people first meet, whether in business or romance, they usually notice all the wonderful things they have in common. What unites them, however, is often their differences. The […]

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The Heroes Behind the Masks: The Ostick Family

Dr. Aimee Ostick and her husband, Dr. Brian Ostick, care deeply for their family, patients, and the community at large. These two dedicated physicians actually met while preparing for a […]

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Promoting Acts of Kindness: The Smith Family

Proud parents and real estate power couple David and Tracy Smith chose The Oaks at Calabasas to purchase their own home. They love the small-town feel and sense of community. […]

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Making Beautiful Music Together: The Duncan Family

Many couples these days have transitioned into stay-at-home moms and dads. But how many parent six kids under the age of 15? Katie and Rob Duncan manage to hit all […]

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Heroes in Our Midst: The Miller Family

So many brave souls fight on or near the front lines of our current pandemic. One such hero, Mark Miller, relocated with his wife, Shelby, and their four young children […]

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Experiencing Life From the Inside Out: The Weintraub Family

Being mayor of our wonderful city during a heartbreaking pandemic is less than ideal. Calabasas Mayor Alicia Weintraub and her family handle it like pros. Our “outside is now inside,” […]

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Traveling the World Together: The Solano Family

World travelers Billy and Laura Solano found their forever home in Calabasas with their family—their 16-yearold daughter, Dali; 12-year-old son, Billy Jr.; albino Siberian Husky, Chester; and adorable Siberian Himalayan […]

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The Balsamo-Gillis Family: Making Movie Magic Together

Calabasas couple Alec Gillis and Alaine Balsamo and their four daughters clearly know their way around a movie set. Alec began working in the entertainment industry four decades ago on […]

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