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Community meetings in the San Fernando Valley, March 27-April 3
California State University, Northridge’s VITA Clinic Income Tax Preparation: Appointments required for the free sessions, 2-6 p.m., and every Thursday through April 13. Check the website link for details on what you need to bring to an appointment and also the link to make an appointment. Sun Valley Branch Library, 7935 Vineland Ave. 818-764-1338. Details and reservations: bit.ly/3kNvwEu --LA Focus News
Three SCV high school students make regional arts semifinals
In addition to playing in the SCV Youth Orchestra and being part of West Ranch’s music program, she’s also performed in all-state ensembles and the California State University Northridge Youth Philharmonic. --The Signal
TEXAS GOP WANTS CITIZENS TO STOP MIGRANTS. CRITICS SAY IT’S A “VIGILANTE DEATH SQUADS POLICY.”
Eric Gamino, an assistant professor of criminology and justice studies at California State University, Northridge, grew up in the Rio Grande Valley, the South Texas epicenter of national-level border discourse and ground-level border militarization. For eight years, he was a police officer there. He now researches the way the border policing intersects border life. Gamino sees two important components to the Border Protection Unit Act: the immediate changes that would come to Texas if the bill is passed, and the long game Republicans are playing in angling for a Supreme Court fight. -- The Intercept
Reassess your spending and saving
The pandemic may have helped people think about saving differently, focusing on what brings them joy, said Inga Timmerman, a certified financial planner and associate professor of finance at California State University, Northridge. -- Indian Express
EY Gift to Support CSUN Accounting Students, Faculty
Global accounting and consulting giant EY has donated $850,000 to support accounting students and faculty at California State University, Northridge. -- SCV News
Photographer Says Shen Yun Represents ‘What Is of Value’ in Chinese History
NORTHRIDGE, Calif.—Photographer Bill Dow attended Shen Yun Performing Arts at the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts on March 22. -- Epoch Times
CSUN Political Science Professor Part of Effort to Re-Imagine City Governance
The scandal caused by the leak last fall of Los Angeles City Councilmembers using racist language as they discussed redistricting has prompted six local scholars — including California State University, Northridge political science professor Boris Ricks — to join forces to re-imagine how the city should be governed. -- San Fernando Valley Sun
Three-day LAUSD strike means three days without pay. How are low-paid workers coping?
She said she’s also trying to complete her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Cal State Northridge, which prevents her from taking a second job. -- Los Angeles Times
How to navigate the expanded Hammer Museum, plus must-attend L.A. arts events
Go out with the kids: The Soraya in Northridge is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Disney’s “Aladdin” with a kid-friendly event. “Disney in Concert: Aladdin” screens the animated film alongside a live performance of Alan Menken’s soundtrack by the New West Symphony. The event is at 3 p.m. Saturday, and tickets range from $35 to $75. More details can be found on the Soraya’s website. -- Los Angeles Times
Best Things To Do This Weekend In Los Angeles And SoCal: March 24 - 26
Disney in Concert: Aladdin
The Soraya at CSUN
18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of the Disney animated feature by listening to Alan Menken's memorable soundtrack and songs performed live by New West Symphony, with the film playing on the big screen.
COST: $35 - $75; MORE INFO -- LAist