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L.A.'s Central American Community by Breaking the Silence
Pérez studied philosophy at the University of El Salvador, as well as literature at Cal State Northridge and creative writing at Antioch University, attaining two master's degrees. -- KCET
What is ‘social housing’? California lawmakers pass trio of bills to shift affordability debate
Supporters of social housing say the practice of turning homes into vehicles for investment, like short-term rental properties, depletes the supply of long-term rentals. They cite, among other evidence, a paper written by researchers for the National Bureau of Economic Research, California State University, Northridge, and the USC Marshall School of Business. -- Sacramento Bee
By exploring L.A.’s racial injustice, Luis Valdez’s ‘Zoot Suit’ gave birth to Chicano theater
But, for now at least, “Zoot Suit” alone remains the alpha and omega of Chicano theater. Valdez credits a long list of names with its ambition and endurance: The Taper’s Diane Rodriguez and Jose Delgado, who dug up books and articles to assist his research. Carey McWilliams, the prolific leftist journalist, who offered several timely and valuable suggestions during the fact-gathering phase. An ethnomusicologist who rounded up a collection of Lalo Guerrero songs, snippets of which found their way into the text. Miguel Algarín and Miguel Piñero of the Nuyorican Poets Café, which lent spiritual support to the show during its New York run. Many more names, dates and anecdotes can be found in the El Teatro collections at UC Santa Barbara and Cal State Northridge. -- Los Angeles Times
KCSN (88.5FM The SoCal Sound)/Northridge, CA Announces Inaugural Summer Benefit Concert Series
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE Triple A KCSN (88.5 FM THE SOCAL SOUND)/NORTHRIDGE, CA will kick off its inaugural summer benefit concert series on MONDAY, JUNE 5th. -- All Access
Tax on Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb Could Fund California Affordable Housing
Recent research has found a reallocation of long-term housing units into short-term rentals, leading to an upward pressure on prices. A 2020 study by a team from the National Bureau of Economic Research; California State University, Northridge; and the University of Southern California pegged the number at an annual increase of $9 in monthly rent and $1,800 in home prices in the median neighborhood. That is often driven by large-scale operators from outside of the communities; a 2017 analysis of short-term rentals in New Orleans found that nearly half of permitted units were registered to fewer than a fifth of operators. -- California Political Review
Autodesk Recognized for Diversity Efforts
During the past year, Autodesk gifted California State University, Northridge (CSUN) $5 million dollars to start building the Autodesk Technology Engagement Center. Once completed, this research facility will include a Global Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Equity Innovation Hub. Howard University received a donation of $1 million to help make its facilities state-of-the art to create better opportunities for students. -- engineering.com
SGV Connect 111: The Reclaimer Movement’s Place in a Nationwide Crisis
Today’s podcast is the follow-up to that one. SGV Connect is joined by Timothy Ivison with the United Caltrans Tenants Union, and Kristina Meshelski, a leader with the local chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America and a philosophy professor at Cal State Northridge. This pair of activists have worked with and adjacent to the Reclaimer movement. -- StreetsBlog LA
DON DIEGO AWARDS $62,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO 21 EXCEPTIONAL SCHOLARS!
Nicole Guerrero, Encinitas; $2,500 Schenk Family Endowment Employee Scholarship; Cal State Northridge, Screenwriting -- Vista Press
LAUSD high school graduations and college commencements in San Fernando Valley
Northridge Academy High School: 6 p.m. at California State University, Northridge, Matadome, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge -- Los Angeles Daily News
Lorraine Hansberry Statue Will Be on Display in Los Angeles This Summer
Estela Garcia, a Los Angeles born native, is an actress, director, movement coach, deviser, community engagement specialist, mask maker/performer, and teacher. She received her MFA from Dell'Arte in ensemble based physical theatre and was a student of the Viewpoints originator, Mary Overlie. In addition to being a resident teaching artist with Center Theatre Group, Garcia is Movement faculty at CalArts and at South Coast Repertory. As a director/movement coach, Estela worked with Kinan Valdez on Popul Vuh: Heart of Heaven, coproduced by Center Theatre Group and El Teatro Campesino, was Puppetry Director for South Coast Rep’s The Long Road Today, and numerous award winning productions with Rogue Artists Ensemble. As an actress, Garcia is best known for her portrayal of surrealist painter Remedios Varo in a play by the same name that she developed and toured to several performance venues, most recently at 2018's [LAX] Performance Festival. Garcia has been a guest artist at Cal State LA, The University of Irvine, Cal State Northridge and East LA Magnet where she helped lead the creation of Ensemble Created Devised Work. In addition, Garcia has led art making, playwriting, mask performance and acting workshops to underserved communities in LA and Orange County. -- Broadway World Los Angeles