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Governor Newsom announces appointments 11.27.24

Tyrique Shipp, of Los Angeles, has been appointed to the State Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Shipp has been an Advocacy and Community Organizing Associate at Anti-Recidivism Coalition since 2024, where he was a Policy and Community Organizing Fellow from 2023 to 2024. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from California State University, Northridge. This position does not require Senate confirmation and there is no compensation. Shipp is a Democrat. -- Governor of California

Two Napa nonprofits partner in new therapy program for LGBTQ youth

Mentis' youth mental health therapist Kailie Musgrove leads QTAP. The 25-year-old Napa native focused her studies on gender and sexuality in the context of mental health while working toward a master's degree at CSU Northridge in the Los Angeles area. -- Fresno Bee

Menendez brothers’ resentencing hearing delayed until late January

Granada Hills resident Precious Romero, 20, showed up at 5:15 a.m. with her brother and his girlfriend – the second party to arrive at the courthouse. A criminal justice student at Cal State Northridge, Romero said she wanted to hear “what factors go into play” that determine the outcome of a case, but she wasn’t selected in the drawing. -- Los Angeles Daily News

Where you can see ‘The Nutcracker’ in Southern California during the holidays

Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite Tap shoes kick pointe shoes aside in this animated version of the holiday classic, percussively danced to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s “Nutcracker Suite,” reimagined from Tchaikovsky’s score in 1960. This differing approach is just what’s to be expected from 2015 MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” award winner Michelle Dorrance, whose tap creativity knows few boundaries. The work debuted last year at the Kennedy Center. 8 p.m. Dec. 18, Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (on the Cal State University Northridge campus), 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. $48-$95. thesoraya.com -- Los Angeles Daily News

CSUN's Gabriel Buelna: The great Latino apology: It’s ‘the street,’ stupid

Donald Trump secured a surprising 43 percent of the Latino vote, enough to swing the election in his favor. Now, Democrats are forced to confront the fallout of their failure, which is rooted in decades of disinvestment and disregard for the diverse Latino communities. Articles, conferences and white papers have warned of these consequences for years. -- The Fulcrum

CSUN Dominates Denver 89-60, Improving to 5-1 in Stew Morrill Classic

CSUN Men's Basketball secured a commanding 89-60 victory over Denver, enhancing their season record to 5-1. Marcus Adams Jr. achieved his first career double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds, while Keonte Jones contributed 17 points and three blocks. The Matadors' offensive prowess was evident as they built a significant lead, highlighted by a pivotal 14-0 run in the first half. Denver struggled to keep pace, unable to recover after CSUN established a dominant presence both offensively and defensively throughout. -- BVM Sports

Women’s Soccer Senior Class Completes Memorable Careers at CSUN

The 2024 CSUN Women’s Soccer senior class, including Ashly Torres, Angelica Claiborne, Brooklin Woolf, and Kaylee Gutierrez, concluded their collegiate careers with memorable contributions to the program. Each of the four seniors played pivotal roles as starters this season, leading their teammates and helping to build a positive legacy for future players. Torres highlights the team's growth and successful conference wins as key memories, while Claiborne cherishes her leadership role and playing alongside her sister. Woolf expresses pride in the team’s improvement over the years, and Gutierrez fondly recalls team bonding experiences. Collectively, this senior class leaves behind a strengthened program heading into the future. -- BVM Sports

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