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Ventura County residents hit road for higher-paying jobs

Still, not all residents dislike their commute: Moorpark resident and CSU Northridge associate vice president for student life Shelley Ruelas-Bischoff, considers her drive to work worth her rewarding job. Ruelas-Bischoff commutes at least five days a week and enjoys the peace and quiet the roughly 30-minute drive provides her. -- Ventura County Star

NIH Awards CSUN Professor $1.46 Million to Support Breast, Pancreatic Cancer Research

The National Institutes of Health has awarded California State University, Northridge biology professor Jonathan Kelber $1.46 million over the next four years to support his research group in their ongoing studies of the cancer “support wall” gene called PEAK1. His research has implications for future treatment diagnosis and treatment practices for breast and pancreatic cancer patients. -- San Fernando Valley Sun

Ash Wednesday starts solemn season of Lent

Traditionally, Catholics fast during the Lenten season in preparation for the sacrificial death of Jesus on Good Friday, “as a way to spiritually and psychologically prepare for that,” said Lara Medina, a Cal State Northridge professor who specializes in religion and social change. -- Daily Democrat

Technology conference helping people with disabilities

The CAL State Northridge Assistive Technology conference is the world’s largest meeting of educators, researchers and consumers dedicated to presenting and exploring new ways technology can help people with disabilities. -- CW6

Six Candidates Compete for LAUSD Seat

He also proposes a program where any student who graduates within District 6 receives access to California State University Northridge. -- San Fernando Valley Sun

Jazz fest at NPHS features concerts, competitions

The first concert will start at noon and feature jazz drummer, percussionist, clinician, author and educator Steve Houghton, who will perform with the Cal State Northridge Jazz “A” Band. At 6:30 p.m., Gordon Goodwin will close the festival with a special performance of the L.A. College of Music Big Band under the direction of Willie Murillo. -- Thousand Oaks Acorn

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