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Northridge Branch Library
Northridge could refer to: Places in the United States Neighborhoods and CDPs *Northridge, Los Angeles, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California ** California State University, Northridge ***Cal State Northridge Matadors athletic teams from California State University, Northridge ** The Northridge earthquake of 1994 * Northridge, Clark County, Ohio, a census-designated place * Northridge, Montgomery County, Ohio, a census-designated place Shopping malls * Northridge Mall, a shopping mall in Salinas, California * Northridge Mall (Wisconsin), a former shopping mall in Milwaukee, Wisconsin High schools *Northridge High School in Middlebury, Indiana * Northridge High School (Dayton, Ohio) * Northridge High School (Layton, Utah) * Northridge Preparatory School in Niles, Illinois Niles is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, located in the townships of Maine Township, Cook County, Illinois, Maine and Niles Township, Cook County, Illinois, Niles, directly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northridge, Los Angeles
Northridge is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley region of the City of Los Angeles. The community is home to California State University, Northridge, and the Northridge Fashion Center. Originally named Zelzah by settlers in 1908, the community was renamed North Los Angeles in 1929 but the appellation sometimes caused confusion between North Hollywood and Los Angeles. In 1938, civic leader Carl S. Dentzel decided to rename the community to Northridge Village, which morphed into modern-day Northridge. The Northridge area can trace its history back to the Tongva people and later to Spanish explorers. It was sold by the Mexican governor Pío Pico to Eulogio de Celis, whose heirs divided it for resale. Population The 2000 U.S. census counted 57,561 residents in the Northridge neighborhood—or , among the lowest population densities for the city. In 2008, the city estimated that the population had increased to 61,993. In 2000 the median age for residents was 32, about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
California State University, Northridge
California State University, Northridge (CSUN or Cal State Northridge), is a public university in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. With a total enrollment of 36,848 students (as of Fall 2024), it has the fourth largest total student body in the California State University system. The size of CSUN also has a major impact on the California economy, with an estimated $1.9 billion in economic output generated by CSUN on a yearly basis. As of Fall 2024, the university has 2,173 faculty members, of which around 36% are tenured or on the tenure-track. California State University, Northridge, was founded first as the Valley satellite campus of California State University, Los Angeles. It then became an independent college in 1958 as San Fernando Valley State College, with major campus master planning and construction. In 1972, the university adopted its current name of California State University, Northridge. The 1994 Northridge earthquake ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cal State Northridge Matadors
The Cal State Northridge Matadors (branded as the CSUN Matadors) are the athletic teams that represent California State University, Northridge in Northridge, Los Angeles, California. The Matadors field 17 teams in nineteen sports. The Matadors compete in NCAA Division I and are members of the Big West Conference. CSUN has been a member of the Big West Conference since the summer of 2001 for most sports. The men's and women's indoor track and field teams compete in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation instead. Men's volleyball also competed in the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, but began to compete in the Big West beginning in 2018. Nickname The Matador nickname was suggested in 1958 by student submissions, and was chosen over four other finalists. These included the Apollos, Falcons, Rancheros and Titans. The Matador is said to reflect the region's Spanish heritage. History CSUN had previously been a member of the Big Sky Conference from 1996 to 2000. The Matadors won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northridge Earthquake
The 1994 Northridge earthquake affected Greater Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 1994, at 04:30:55 PST. The epicenter of the moment 6.7 () blind thrust earthquake was beneath the San Fernando Valley. Lasting approximately 8 seconds and achieving the largest peak ground acceleration of over 1.7 ''g'', it was the largest earthquake in the area since 1971. Shaking was felt as far away as San Diego, Turlock, Las Vegas, Richfield, Phoenix, and Ensenada. Fifty-seven people died and more than 9,000 were injured. In addition, property damage was estimated to be $13–50 billion, making it among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. Geology The epicenter region of the earthquake was located in the San Fernando Valley, about northwest of downtown Los Angeles. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) placed the hypocenter's geographical coordinates at and at a depth of . Measuring 6.7, it was the largest earthquake recorded in the Los Angeles area since the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northridge, Clark County, Ohio
Northridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Clark County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,518 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Ohio Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography Northridge is located in north-central Clark County in the western part of Moorefield Township. It is bordered to the south by the city of Springfield. Ohio State Route 334 crosses the southern tip of the CDP, leading east to Ohio State Route 4 and west to U.S. Route 68. Ohio State Route 72 (Urbana Road) forms part of the western edge of the CDP. The center of Springfield is about south of the center of Northridge. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of , all of it land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 6,853 people, 2,828 households, and 2,101 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 2,905 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.78% White, 1.21% African ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northridge, Montgomery County, Ohio
Northridge is an unincorporated community in Harrison Township in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States. It was delineated as a census-designated place (CDP) for the 2000 census, at which time its population was 8,487, but has not been delineated as such since then. It is located directly north of the city of Dayton and is part of the Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area. Northridge suffered serious damage in the tornadoes that struck the Dayton, Ohio area on May 27, 2019. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of , all land. Demographics As of the census of 2000, there were 8,487 people, 3,398 households, and 2,409 families residing in the CDP. The population density was . There were 3,689 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.99% White, 11.91% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.42% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northridge Mall
Northridge Mall is a shopping mall in Salinas, California, the largest in Monterey County. Located off U.S. Route 101, Highway 101 near Boronda Road and North Main Street in the northern part of the city, the single-story structure encompasses of retail space. Northridge Mall features more than 110 shops, two restaurants, a fast-food court with eight outlets (2 vacant), a Round One Entertainment, and three department stores including Hobby Lobby, JCPenney, and Macy's with one vacant anchor last occupied by Sears. It receives approximately 7.2 million visitors annually with approximately 5,800 spaces in the open-air parking lot. It is the only indoor shopping mall between San Jose, California, San Jose and Santa Maria, California, Santa Maria. History Northridge Mall opened in 1974 with 60 stores and The Emporium, San Francisco, Emporium Capwells, JCPenney, and Mervyns as anchor stores. It was owned by the insurance company Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Northwestern Mut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northridge Mall (Wisconsin)
Northridge Mall is former enclosed shopping mall located in the northern part of Milwaukee, Wisconsin that first opened in August 1972. It was developed by Taubman Centers. The mall's original anchor stores were JCPenney, Sears, Boston Store, and Gimbels. Gimbels was sold to Marshall Field's, then H. C. Prange Co., and finally Younkers. The mall underwent a period of decline and was shuttered in 2003. History Opening and initial success The grand opening occurred in August 1972, two years after its sister mall, Southridge Mall, opened in 1970. Both were financed and owned by Senator Herb Kohl and part of the Taubman Centers. Northridge Mall was co-developed with the nearby Northridge Lakes development, a residential development consisting of a mix of inventive multi-family residences, in concert with a planned northern beltline freeway which would have connected the area to the rest of the Milwaukee area. The pioneering mall was planned and designed as a regional center, c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Middlebury, Indiana
Middlebury is a town in Middlebury Township, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States. It is located approximately 35 miles east of South Bend, 130 miles east of Chicago, Illinois, and 165 miles north of Indianapolis. Middlebury is nestled in Northern Indiana's Amish country. As of the 2010 census, the town population was 3,420. Geography Middlebury sits on the banks of the Little Elkhart River in the middle of a mix of rolling hills and rural farm land. According to the 2010 census, Middlebury has a total area of , of which (or 99.47%) is land and (or 0.53%) is water. History Before the Europeans came to the region, the Miami and later the Potawatomi ruled the area. That changed in 1832, when the first settlers came from Middlebury, Vermont. They chose this specific area because the rolling hills reminded them of Vermont. Later, in 1841, the first Amish families came from Somerset County, Pennsylvania and settled in the countryside surrounding the town. Middlebury Township wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northridge High School (Dayton, Ohio)
Northridge High School is part of Northridge Local Schools. The school is located in Dayton, Ohio, United States. The school mascot is the polar bear. Northridge's mission is "Educating Today for Tomorrow's Success". Northridge met nine of the 12 state indicators for the 2008–2009 school year, earning an "Effective" rating. Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships * Boys Basketball – 1945 *Track - Boys-4 X 800 Relay (1988-1989) - Scott Rairden, Mike Green, Brian Smith, Mike Banta *Track - Boys-800 Meter Run (1994-1995) - C.J. Szekely *Wrestling - 160 lb (1996-1997) - Shawn Brightman Alumni This is a partial list of notable alumni of Northridge High School (Dayton, Ohio). * Joseph G. Lapointe Jr – received Medal of Honor * Frank J. Myers – Grammy winner, singer-songwriter of Baker & Myers *Robert Pollard – lead singer of Guided by Voices * Chris Spurling – Former MLB player (Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers) * Walter Hirsch – former colle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northridge High School (Layton, Utah)
Northridge High School (NHS) is a publicly funded high school located in Layton, Utah, United States. It was opened in 1992 and is part of the Davis School District. History Northridge High School opened in the fall of 1992 as one of seven comprehensive 5A high schools within the Davis School District. Extracurricular activities The Knights have been successful in athletics in their fairly young history. From 2001 to 2003, they won three Utah class 5-A state football championships, and finished just short of a fourth consecutive title in 2004, after starting the season 11-0 and eventually being upset by Skyline High School 21–7 in the state semifinals. The Knights also held a 5A State Title in men's track and field during the school's inaugural year in 1994. Northridge placed second in the 5A Men's Golf Championships in 2002, and placed second in the 5A Men's Wrestling Championships in 2005. The school's club varsity hockey team placed third in the 2002 state championship. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Northridge Preparatory School
Northridge Preparatory School, or Northridge Prep, or NRP is an independent college preparatory school for young men, located in Niles, Illinois. The school offers a recognized curriculum and a strong athletics program. Northridge was established in 1976 by a group of parents who envisioned a college preparatory school that would challenge their sons academically, socially and spiritually. Realizing the importance of the middle school years, they sought to include grades 6 through 12 in the Northridge curriculum. The founding parents entrusted the spiritual dimension of Northridge to Opus Dei, a Personal prelature of the Roman Catholic Church that was founded in 1928. Northridge is the brother school of The Willows Academy, a girls college preparatory school in Des Plaines, Illinois; parents continue to foster a relationship with The Willows Academy by organizing dances and social events throughout the school year. The School is a member of The Independent School League and Ill ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
