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The Cassina Group engages new agents Buxton, Pedro in Mount Pleasant

Pedro came to the Lowcountry recently. A California native, she has a bachelor’s from California State University Northridge and a law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in Los Angeles. With a strong background in negotiation, she began her real estate career to help clients who were relocating. -- Palmetto Business Daily

Serj Tankian Goes Symphonic — Then It's Back to System of a Down

Now, on a recent early-autumn afternoon in Los Angeles, Tankian — as politically passionate as ever — is explaining the symbolism in his Orca Symphony No. 1, which he will present on Nov. 10 and 12 at Valley Performing Arts Center, performed by the CSUN Symphony Orchestra. The symphony is a long way from the terse, manic snap of System of a Down albums like Toxicity or Mezmerize, and that’s where Tankian wants to be — for the moment, at least. -- LA Weekly

New Business – The Edge Martial Arts

Education is the focus of the family-owned business. Patrick Prager’s wife is a teacher at a San Fernando Valley charter school and Mary Ann Cummins is the former associate vice president for student access and support services at California State University, Northridge. -- Santa Clarita Gazette

Three for Tweens to Explore the Arts or Aerospace

Dance takes center stage at the Valley Performing Arts Center (18111 Nordhoff St. Northridge; www.valleyperformingartscenter.com) when U.K.-based Akram Khan Dance Company performs there at 3 p.m. Nov. 20 as part of the family matinees series. Khan’s acclaimed troupe is probably best known for its appearance at the 2012 London Olympic Games. This production, entitled “Chotto Desh,” uses interactive animation and innovative choreography to tell its mythical tale of one young man’s memories and dreams. $38-$58. -- LA Parent

Play It Forward Nov. 7-13: College hoops tipoff gives new optimism for UCLA, concerns for USC

• Cal State Northridge: No. 188 by CBSSports.com, No. 196 by SI. Coach Reggie Theus (36-62 in three seasons) launched a rather modest 945 3-point shots in his 13-season NBA career. His Matadors are even more shy about it, having taken the fewest 3-point tries over the last three seasons (1,165) than any other school in the country. In a 94-75 exhibition win over Cal State L.A. last week, the Mats took 11 3-pointers, while the visitors tried 41. -- Los Angeles Daily News

TMU Insider: TMU runs to the GSAC

Last Friday, The Master’s University women’s basketball team fell to CSUN 74-53 victory in an exhibition at the Matador. -- Santa Clarita Valley Signal

Camarillo Council: Kevin Kildee

Name:Kevin Kildee Age: 60 Occupation: Small business owner, retail clothing store Party affiliation: Democrat, Non-partisan office Education: Bachelor of science degree, CSU Northridge -- Ventura County Star

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