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Giancarlo Mercado of Los Angeles, 1964-2023

Born on 18 of August, 1964 in Los Angeles, Giancarlo received his bachelor of science degree in political science from UCLA; his MA in TESOL, and doctorate degree in educational leadership from CSUN. -- Noozhawk

The Diane Warren paradox: The perennial Oscar nominee for romantic songs has never fallen in love

But young Diane was not dissuaded. She continued to play and taught herself to compose during a rebellious adolescence: she ran away from home and was arrested for smoking marijuana several times; she was 14 years old the first time it happened. Higher education did not deter her, either. While she was not encouraged in her vocation at college, the facilities helped her. At California State University, Northridge, the piano rooms became her home on campus, and she took advantage of the opportunity to play the instrument that would become the tool of her trade. -- El Pais

‘Stay Invested,’ Says $2 Billion Wells Fargo Advisor

Background: Jennifer Garcia grew up in the Los Angeles area, learning at an early age from her mother how to set money aside for different purchases and goals. A finance major at California State University, Northridge, she ended up working at TT +10.2%. Rowe Price as a customer service representative after graduation. Garcia was a quick study and soon was promoted to retirement planning specialist. At 26, she joined Wells Fargo as a financial advisor. Her team of four is all women and takes a multigenerational approach to managing high-net-worth clients. -- Forbes Magazine

Dos alientos entrelazados: Megan Maiorana y Jonathan Wilson

En ese primer año de la Licenciatura en la Universidad del Estado de California, Northridge (CSUN) aparecía con el estatus de «non declared». Posteriormente, estudió con James Decker y Richard Todd en la Universidad del Sur de California (USC). En 1995, audicionó para la OSA y desde entonces radica en Aguascalientes. -- Lider Empresarial (in Spanish)

Carlsbad Resident Keeps Kids at the Forefront

A Carlsbad resident and native of the San Fernando Valley, Sherlock started his career with the organization when he was 20, working as a playground leader 50 years ago at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Clarita Valley while attending school at Cal State Northridge and studying recreation administration. -- San Diego Business Journal

OBITUARY: Randy Hagihara, Former L.A. Times Editor, Mentor for Young Journalists

A graduate of Roosevelt High School in Boyle Heights, Hagihara served four years in the Air Force, with postings in Denver and Guam, then attended Los Angeles Trade-Technical College and CSU University Northridge. In 1979, he joined the staff of Koreatown Weekly, the first English-language newspaper for Korean Americans. -- Rafu Shimpo

On the Move: Preservation Equity Fund Advisors Welcomes Jake Drexl and Sam Manoochehri

PEF Advisors also welcomes Sam Manoochehri as the Director of Acquisitions. A graduate of California State University Northridge, he brings more than 12 years of multifamily experience on both the debt and principal side of the business to his role. As Director of Acquisitions, Manoochehri is responsible for sourcing and closing new investment opportunities for the organization. -- Orange County Business Journal

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