Arts + Culture

Dancing Through Generations: 40 Years With California Dance Theatre

Article and Photography by California Dance Theatre, in the heart of Westlake Village, proudly celebrates its 40th season of inspiring dancers across the greater Conejo Valley. Since opening its doors in 1985, the studio has remained a cornerstone of the local arts community—an enduring space where creativity, discipline and joy come to life through movement. Founded by Joyce Hurley, her daughter Kim Maselli and fellow dance artist Lori Sorensen, California Dance Theatre was born from a...

Health + Wellness

Sounds of the Future:

Hearing Health in the AI Age Article by Roya Razin, AuD Audiology is undergoing a quiet revolution—where healthcare and cutting-edge technology are converging to not only improve how we hear, but how we live. For decades, hearing aids were seen as simple amplifiers, designed to make everything louder for those with hearing loss. But hearing is about more than volume. Untreated hearing loss is now linked to a range of serious health concerns, including dementia, depression, social isolation...

Beauty

The Blend Beyond

Look Your Best and Put Scars to Rest Article by Tracy Marcynzsyn Scars, whether from surgery, burns, or accidents, can affect self-image. Thanks to the services offered by industry professional Monica DiPrimeo, you don’t have to live with unsightly scars. Serving clients from Orange County to Santa Barbara, Monica specializes in diminishing the visibility of scars with various camouflaging techniques. “I specialize in medical scar camouflage,” says Monica, who founded The Blend Beyond after...

Home + Design

The Sofa Guy

2 Decades of Style in the Conejo Valley Article by Alicia Doyle As the owners of The Sofa Guy, Paul and Holly Trent provide a long-lasting, extraordinary experience for clients in a warm, friendly and knowledgeable environment. “What makes us unique is our attention to our clients’ comfort and design needs,” says Paul, whose business has been established for more than 2 decades. “It’s not one size fits all,” Paul emphasizes. “We spend a lot of time in our showroom helping our clients find...