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Don’t be surprised if you bump into Doug Emhoff getting a cup of coffee in L.A.

Emhoff was born in Brooklyn and raised in New Jersey, but he moved to Southern California in the early ’80s when he was only 17. He graduated soon after from Agoura High School and then got a degree from California State University, Northridge—“so I do consider myself a true 818’er, it’s in my blood.” Though he was hanging out in the area at a time he compares to Fast Times at Ridgemont High, Emhoff never picked up a Valley inflection, but he does occasionally slip into the remnants of a New Jersey accent when he’s around his mutha, as he animatedly tells me. -- Time Out

Kampbell announces campaign for ‬COC board‬

‬Kampbell recently returned to college to complete her higher education, earning her‬ bachelor’s degree in public administration management, with honors, from California State University,‬ Northridge, in 2023. -- Santa Clarita Valley Signal

New principal named at Malibu High School

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District has just announced the appointment of a new principal at Malibu High School. Dr. Adam Almeida will assume his new role August 1. Almeida replaces Patrick Miller who was promoted to a district position as director of assessment, research, and evaluation. Dr. Almeida is a familiar face at MHS where he served as assistant principal from 2019 to 2022. While at Malibu High, Dr. Almeida was involved with curriculum and instruction, special education, facilities and operations, project-based learning and career tech education pathways, student activities, athletics, and discipline. Dr. Almeida is an educator of more than 25 years. He most recently served as an assistant principal at La Canada High School and part-time lecturer and mentor to aspiring teachers at Cal State Northridge. “Dr. Almeida’s familiarity with Malibu High, staff and the community, combined with his educational experience make him a perfect fit for this position,” said Superintendent Dr. Antonio Shelton. “We welcome him back to the SMMUSD family!” -- The Malibu Times

Long-serving cellist leaves San Diego Symphony Orchestra after 47 years

Bookstein is an alumna of the University of California, Los Angeles, and received a bachelor of arts at California State University, Northridge. She went on to attend the University of Southern California where she took part in masterclasses with Gregor Piatagorsky. She also studied with Jacqueline du Pré in 1984. -- The Strad

Michelle Kampbell Announces Campaign For COC Board Of Trustees

Michelle Kampbell recently returned to college to complete her higher education, earning her Bachelor’s in Public Administration Management with Honors from California State University, Northridge (CSUN), in 2023. This achievement was made possible because College of the Canyons was accessible to her as a working parent, allowing her to complete the classes needed to transfer. -- KHTS

What to Know About Doug Emhoff, Prospective First Gentleman

Emhoff was born in Brooklyn to Mike and Barbara Emhoff on Oct. 13, 1964 and raised in Old Bridge, N.J., with siblings Jamie and Andy. When Emhoff was 16, he and his family moved to Los Angeles, Calif. Emhoff earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies in 1987 at California State University - Northridge and a J.D. from University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 1990. -- Time Magazine

Who is Kamala Harris' husband?

He graduated from the California State University, Northridge, in 1987 and obtained a law degree from the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law. Emhoff opened his law firm in 2000, which he sold in 2006. He worked in Washington, D.C., and California as a partner for DLA Piper in 2017 but stepped down when Harris became vice president. -- Desert Sun

Some in a blue-collar job are in risk of homelessness

Daniel: My name is Daniel, and I’m 64. I was born in Oxnard, and I had an excellent childhood. Mom was a social worker and Dad was a contractor. I was valedictorian of my senior class. I went to Cal State Northridge on a baseball scholarship — played shortstop. Loved my classes. Paula Abdul was in one. I was sharp in math, but I wanted to play pro baseball and concentrated on that so much I didn’t finish. I still have four or five classes to go. After college I worked for an electrical company. I’d made contacts with all these contractors because they sponsored the summer leagues. When work was slow, I took jobs with Ferro’s, a framing contractor. That was steady work for seven years. But I got tired of the Valley and moved back to Ventura, where I was a mortgage lender — construction loans, refinancing. Because of my math skills, I was good at it but I didn’t care for it. There’s no base salary. Everything’s commission. Some months I’d make $8,000, some months nothing. -- Gulf Today

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