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New Book Published on Innovations in Public Leadership Development

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new book titled Innovations in Public Leadership Development (edited by Ricardo S. Morse and Terry F. Buss), which includes a chapter on designing and delivering leadership programs by Dr. Rich Callahan, Associate Dean and Director of Leadership Programs. The book includes discussions of leadership frameworks, competencies for public leaders for the "new governance," and strategies for senior leaders in government.

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EML Student Shares Insights with the L.A. Times

"A New Career in the New Year: Keeping the resolution that could change your life"
Los Angeles Times: 2008 New Year's Special Edition: Sunday, January 13, 2008
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Downtown Stockton is Lookin' Up
Emily Baime and the Downtown Stockton Alliance

As Marketing Director for the Downtown Stockton Alliance since January 2008, Baime refuses to let any negative portrayals of the city sway her.
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Cops4Causes Visits NYSE

President of the Board of Directors of Cops4Causes, Deputy Sheriff, Christopher T. Landavazo, and the star of Showtime's #1 hit series "Dexter," David Zayas, To Ring Opening Bell
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Representatives from the San Bernardino Economic Development Agency, led by Moises Cisneros, Economic Development Manager, were presented with the "Service to World Traders" Award by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce’s Southern California World Trade Week Committee

The award honors organizations which have "demonstrated a sustained commitment to serving world traders in such areas as transportation, financing and law". More than 400 diplomats, business and civic leaders were present at the event held in Los Angeles. Keynotes included USC President Steven B. Sample and U.S. Trade Representative, Ron Kirk. World Trade programs like this are held throughout the nation to showcase the importance of international trade to our economy.
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Gardena Police Department, led by Chief Edward Medrano, Won the 2009 IACP-iXP Excellence in Technology Award for Medium Agency Division

The Gardenia Police Department earned the 6th Annual IACP-iXP Excellence in Technology Award for Medium Agency Division as a result of the its Regional Crime Mapping Project.
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Ventura Country Star Op-Ed
"State: Keep hands off local funds"

By Patrick Hunter
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"Jail hosts job fair for inmates"
Ventura County Star
October 9, 2009

"This job fair is one piece of a strategy that’s trying to decrease our population and create more bed space," said sheriff’s Cmdr. Brent Morris, who is responsible for the Todd Road Jail.
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