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Beth Peerless, Where it’s at: Dick Whittington Trio coming to Carl Cherry Center
Whittington, who turns 87 next month, grew up in Los Angeles and started to play boogie-woogie style piano by ear when he was 4. Although he attempted to stick with classical piano lessons, he preferred to teach himself by copying the jazz and popular music of the 1940s that he heard on radio and records. He studied with exceptional jazz piano teacher Sam Saxe by the time he was 16, learning more about keyboard harmony and improvisation than he would from any other teacher at that time. By analyzing the music of Charlie Parker, Bud Powell and other great jazz pianists, Whittington developed quickly and by the time he finished high school he was able to sit in with many of the best musicians on L.A.’s South-Central jazz scene. While earning his college degree in elementary education at CSU Northridge he was working gigs with Bobby Hutcherson, Sonny Criss, Barney Kessel and Charles Lloyd. Later on he worked as an accompanist to singers Anita O’day, Ernestine Anderson, Dinah Washington and Mel Torme. -- Monterey Herald
Rigby's Luke Flowers, top 2024 Idaho quarterback, pledges to play for Montana Grizzlies football
There are some indirect family ties to Montana: Dad, Aaron - who is Rigby's offensive coordinator - once set the Cal State Northridge single-game passing mark against the Grizzlies in 1996. -- ScoreBook Live
David Girón Launches Campaign For California Assembly District 52
David is a lifelong Angeleno, having received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in Constitutional Law from California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Throughout his life, he attended public schools, from Hobart Blvd Elementary School to Berendo Middle School and Los Angeles Center for Enriched Studies (LACES). A passionate community advocate who has worked closely with residents, community organizations, labor unions, social justice organizations, and small business owners. -- KTLA
Early voting begins in LA City Council District 6 special runoff election
The 35-year-old Padilla was born in Van Nuys and raised in Sun Valley, graduating from Roscoe Elementary School, Byrd Middle School and Polytechnic High School. She received a bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and a master's degree from Cal State Northridge. -- CBS Los Angeles
A Surprise Graduation: Santa Monica College student walks 30 years after completing credits
When J.J. Israel unexpectedly got a phone call from the admissions office at Santa Monica College asking if she wanted to graduate in 2023, she was confused. It had been over thirty years since she finished classes at SMC before transferring to Cal State Northridge. Somehow, she said, her eligibility for graduation had gone overlooked for three decades. -- The Argonaut
U.S.-based Nigerian education therapist, Adejugbe-Williams in Changemakers 2023 list
Dr. Adejugbe-Williams earned her Doctor in Education degree from Capella University, a Master’s Degree in Educational Therapy and an Educational Specialist credential from California State University, Northridge. She earned another Master’s Degree in Multicultural Education and a Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential from California State University, Dominguez Hills, USA. -- The Guardian Nigeria
New Book, “I Am Pink: Embracing Life in Full Color,” Challenges Traditional Formulas and Invites Readers on a Journey of Personal Growth
Dani Forrest, an author, mentor, and educator, complements the book's exploration with her vast knowledge and experience. With a B.A. in English literature from Wellesley College, a J.D. from Loyola Law School, and a teaching credential from California State University, Northridge, Forrest's understanding of emotional sobriety and empowerment is instrumental in guiding readers through an imbalanced world. -- Digital Journal
Early Voting Begins in Council District 6 Special Runoff Election
The 35-year-old Padilla was born in Van Nuys and raised in Sun Valley, graduating from Roscoe Elementary School, Byrd Middle School and Polytechnic High School. She received a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree from Cal State Northridge. -- MyNewsLA
A big idea from a small Kansas university makes college a better value | Opinion
When I started college in California, I was what they called “concurrently enrolled.” I attended Glendale Community College on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to take general education courses, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cal State Northridge, to take classes in my major. -- Yahoo! News
City of Chino Hills Selects Nicholas Liguori as New Community Development Director
Mr. Liguori earned a master’s degree in public administration from California State University, Northridge and a bachelor’s degree in urban and regional planning from the California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. He is also a Certified Planner through the American Institute of Certified Planners. Mr. Liguori and his family are no strangers to the Chino Valley as longtime residents of Chino. He enjoys spending time with his family in the outdoors, gardening, camping and backpacking, as well as hiking on the City’s extensive trail system. -- Chino Hills