Community Inspired
“Community Inspired” is a new advertorial series focusing on people who are strengthening our community
and essential to the future of the Santa Clarita Valley.
The print/online series — and accompanying podcast — is presented by Valencia by FivePoint.
Episode 3
The Great Outdoors
June 4, 2025
Guests discuss what they love about the great outdoors in SCV– including navigating local trails, enjoying locally grown fresh foods, and protecting and preserving our unique open spaces.
With:
• Matt Carpenter, Senior Vice President, Environmental Resources, FivePoint
• Matthew Geldin, Head Farmer, Farmscape
• Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel, President, Community Hiking Club
• Matthew Geldin, Head Farmer, Farmscape
• Dianne Erskine-Hellrigel, President, Community Hiking Club
Episode 2
Excellence in Education
April 30, 2025
Guests offer their perspectives on SCV’s award-winning schools and how the impact of a quality education extends beyond the classroom.
With:
• Michelle Velikorodnyy, principal at Bridgeport Elementary School
• Kylie Combs, a teacher at Pico Canyon Elementary School
• Aishwarya Sudan, Graduating student from West Ranch High School
• Michelle Velikorodnyy, principal at Bridgeport Elementary School
• Kylie Combs, a teacher at Pico Canyon Elementary School
• Aishwarya Sudan, Graduating student from West Ranch High School
Related story: Valencia Resident Says Community and Schools Make the Neighborhood Home
Episode 1
Healthy Living
March 29, 2025
In this inaugural podcast episode, guests share a range of perspectives on what it looks like to live better, happier and healthier in the Santa Clarita Valley.
With:
• Don Kimball, Executive Vice President of FivePoint
• Kevin Klockenga, President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
• Sean Franklin, Valencia resident and former All-Star with the LA Galaxy
• Don Kimball, Executive Vice President of FivePoint
• Kevin Klockenga, President and Chief Executive Officer of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital
• Sean Franklin, Valencia resident and former All-Star with the LA Galaxy
Related story: Woman Goes from Cardiac Arrest to Heartfelt Home in Valencia
