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Northridge is a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California in the San Fernando Valley. It is the home of California State University, Northridge, as well as eleven public and eight private schools.
Originally named Zelzah, the community was renamed North Los Angeles in 1929 to emphasize its closeness to the booming city. This created confusion with Los Angeles and North Hollywood. At the suggestion of a civic leader, the community was renamed Northridge in 1938. Northridge can trace its history back to the Gabrielino (or Tongva) people and to Spanish explorers. Its territory was later sold by the Mexican governor to Eulogio de Celis, whose heirs divided it for sale.
The area has been the home of notable people, and it has notable attractions and points of interest. Residents have access to a municipal recreation center and a public swimming pool.

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Looking for part time care giving i.e. shopping, groceries and taking the elderly to doctor and paying his/her bills within my local residency.

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Consumer friendly, reasonably safe, good shoping, decent living accommodations.

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Northridge is a student friendly environment. It houses the California state University. There are many amenities put in place to make living for students a pleasant experience.

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It is a university town.

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