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Rebecca Bjork Named Santa Barbara City Administrator
Prior to her appointment, Bjork served as the interim community development director, and before that spent five years as Public Works director. Earlier in her career, Bjork also served as Water Resources manager. She holds a BA in biology and environmental studies from Grinnell College and an MPA from Cal State Northridge. -- Santa Barbara Independent
After bruising setbacks, can Democrats convince women to show up to the polls during the midterms?
Karin Stanford, a political science professor at California State University, Northridge, said Biden has not done enough work to improve the lives of Black women voters in particular, whether it means securing reproductive rights or supporting other issues such as student loan debt. Black women are a cornerstone of the Democratic Party, among the most loyal voters to cast their ballots for Democrats. -- USA Today
More Than 100 Academics Condemn Firing Of Professors In Iran
Dr Kazem Alamdari of California State University, Northridge told Center for Human Rights in Iran that “We did not want to endanger the professors in Iran, but we wanted to speak out about this, because we believe that putting authorities under the pressure of public opinion is most impactful approach.” -- Iran International
Sachem Head Nominates Seven Candidates for Election to US Foods Board
We believe Mr. Harris’ more than three decades of experience in operational and executive roles at the world’s largest food and beverage company would be extremely additive to the US Foods Board. Mr. Harris served in a number of senior roles at Nestlé S.A. (OTC: NSRGY), the world's largest food and beverage company, including as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nestlé Waters, S.A., and Chief Executive Officer Nestlé Petcare Europe. He is a former Chairman of the board of directors of the North American Pet Food Institute. Mr. Harris joined Carnation Company in 1974 and joined Nestle in 1984 after it acquired Carnation, retiring after a 39-year career at the combined company. Mr. Harris serves on the boards of directors of the California State University, Northridge Foundation and the Advocates Pro Golf Association Tour. -- RFD TV
Generation Vaxxed: Activists boost COVID-19 shots for young people who are resistant
The grant from L.A. County is how Chynna Lloyd got hired with Young Invincibles shortly after she graduated from Cal State Northridge last year with a major in public health. Lloyd, 23, helped create the Generation Vaxxed campaign, which her nonprofit has now rolled out in California, Colorado, Illinois, Texas and New York. -- Los Angeles Daily News
A Collection of Beautiful Words to Express Powerful Feeling
Ali Nazari grew up in the faith of Islam before the Lord opened his eyes to the truth of the Gospel. God completely transformed his life when he fully surrendered to Christ. Ali has earned his degree from California State University, Northridge. He met His beautiful fiancée at their church and they are getting married in March 2022. Ali loves Jesus and He hopes to continue to serve Him all the days of his life. -- PRWeb
Nickelodeon Announces Participants for Annual Writing and Artist Programs
Roger Hernandez (CG Generalist Track): Born in the Greater Los Angeles area to immigrant parents from El Salvador, Hernandez’s parents were always a pillar of support. Despite limited resources, they got him through college where he pursued his dream in CG animation at Cal State Northridge. Though truly a CG generalist, his primary focus is CG modeling. Sculpting 3D models is his passion and it is his goal to share his vision and talent through his art. -- Animation World Network
AMERICANS MOURN TWO DOYEN COMPOSERS
De La Vega, from Havana, settled in Los Angeles in 1959, spending his career until 1992 as Director of the Electronic Music Studio and Composer-in-residence at California State University, Northridge. He received two commissions from Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Intrata (1972) and Adiós (1977), the latter a farewell piece for the conductor who was leaving for New York. He was four times nominated for a Latin Grammy. -- Slipped Disc
Muere en Los Ángeles el compositor cubano Aurelio de la Vega
En 1950 regresó a Cuba, y aquí fue decano de la Facultad de Música de la Universidad de Oriente (Santiago de Cuba). Entre 1953 y 1957, impartió conferencias en los Estados Unidos, Puerto Rico, México y Venezuela. Desde su establecimiento definitivo en Los Ángeles trabajó como profesor de composición en San Fernando Valley State College (hoy California State University, Northridge). -- Periodico Cubano (in Spanish)
Licorice Pizza Ending Explained: What Alana & Gary's Final Scene Means
Lucille Doolittle, based on actress Lucille Ball, would continue starring in Here’s Lucy for another year along with bits in TV specials, then became an assistant professor at California State University, Northridge in 1979 before passing away in 1989. Bradley Cooper’s character Jon Peters went on to produce 1976’s A Star is Born, split with Barbra Streisand, produce several Superman films, and become subject to numerous sexual assault accusations. Licorice Pizza’s Joel Wachs, played by Uncut Gems director Benny Safdie, lost his 1973 mayoral race, was on the LA City Council for 30 years, eventually came out publicly in 1999 when running for mayor, and is now president of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Arts in New York City. -- Screen Rant