Articles by Stephanie Stassel

386 articles since 1997

James Cleary, 80; CSUN president guided school through an era of massive change

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | May 1, 2007
James W. Cleary, former president of Cal State Northridge who led the institution through a period of unprecedented growth that transformed it from a sleepy, mostly white commuter school to a diverse and respected university, has died. Read more
 

Ralph Prator, 97; Founding President of Campus That Became Cal State Northridge

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | July 27, 2005
Ralph Prator, whose 10-year term as the first president of what later became Cal State Northridge was characterized by tremendous growth and tension within the student body, has died. Read more
 

Behind the Fun, Serious Preparation for Real Life

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | June 30, 2004
Ryan thought he was all set. Read more
 

35 City Pools Reopen Today

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | June 19, 2004
Although June is still gloomy, Los Angeles city officials expect a warm reception from swimmers at 35 public pools scheduled to reopen today. Read more
 

As Guiding Lights for Foster Youth, They’re Brightest

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | June 6, 2004
They are an eclectic bunch with varied life experiences, careers and ages that span seven decades. Read more
 

Sisters Share Same Calling

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | May 19, 2004
They grew up under the same roof in San Fernando, and are still vacationing together and shopping as a group, sometimes buying the same outfits. Read more
 

Organization Offers a Lifeline for Single Mothers

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | May 9, 2004
Newly separated from her husband and searching for emotional support, Sandie Plush was relieved to learn about a Santa Clarita organization offering help for single mothers. Read more
 

Widow Found Dead in Mexico Had Heart Attack

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | May 6, 2004
An elderly Glendale woman who mistakenly drove to Mexico and later was found dead in her car had suffered a fatal heart attack, family members said Wednesday. Read more
 

Students Keep History Alive in Talks With Seniors

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | April 28, 2004
Hi Hand was nearly 13 years old when the stock market crashed in 1929. Read more
 

Glendale Woman, 80, Found Dead in Mexico

California | Local | By Stephanie Stassel | April 28, 2004
After authorities spent two days searching from Tujunga to Tijuana, a missing diabetic woman from Glendale was found dead in her car in Mexico, officials said Tuesday. Read more
 
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