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For many college students, "The Simpsons" is a staple cartoon. With the first "The Simpsons" shorts airing in 1987, the show has been alive longer than many University of Arizona students. On Feb. 15, students in the UA School of Anthropology professor David Soren’s Art History of the Cinema class were given the opportunity to attend an exclusive online lecture with Rick Polizzi, a former producer of "The Simpsons" and a family friend of Soren's. With Soren’s help, the Daily Wildcat was able to sit down for a one-on-one interview with Polizzi. In front of a backdrop of collectible board games, Polizzi spoke animatedly about his creative endeavors, the industry and the making of "The Simpsons." RELATED: UA alumni form popular music trio SZN and release EP MORE FROM THE DAILY WILDCAT Postal Progress Q&A: How UA artists are fighting for racial equity one postcard at a time Seven tips to prepare financially for an unpredictable semester … [Read more...] about A conversation with ‘The Simpsons’ producer Rick Polizzi

SANTA ANA (CBSLA) — Orange County was closer to moving out of the purple tier of the state’s coronavirus monitoring system Tuesday, as the weekly update from the state showed that it meets key criteria to enter the red tier. The county’s test positivity rate improved from 7.8% last week to 5.4% Tuesday, and the adjusted case rate per 100,000 on a seven-day average with a seven-day lag improved from 20.7 to 11.9. The Health Equity Quartile Positivity Rate, which reflects the rates in lower-income and minority neighborhood hot spots, improved from 10.7% to 7%. READ MORE: Tiger Woods 'Responsive And Recovering' After Suffering Serious Leg, Ankle Injuries In Rollover Crash To get to the red tier, the county has to have a positivity rate of 5 to 8%, a case rate per 100,000 of 4 to 7 and a Health Equity Quartile rate of 5.3 to 8%. Under the red tier, more businesses and organizations would be able to reopen. Retail stores could allow half capacity inside instead of 25%, and … [Read more...] about Orange County Now Meets 2 Key Metrics To Move From Purple Tier Into Red Tier

TUSTIN (CBSLA) — As Orange County’s COVID-19 metrics continued to move closer to the less-restrictive red tier Wednesday, restaurant workers began to prepare for the possibility of indoor dining returning. Orange County restaurant owners hope that lower COVID case numbers are a sign that the county will be moving from the most-restrictive purple to the red tier in the coming weeks. READ MORE: Pasadena's Lucky Boy Burgers Sues Postmates Alleging Unfair Business Practices Business has dropped 35 percent at Christakis Greek Cuisine since indoor dining has stopped. (credit: CBSLA) At Christakis Greek Cuisine restaurant in Tustin, staff and customers were counting down the days until the dining room can reopen for business. The tables in the dining room have been sitting empty since November, but that’s expected to change soon. “We’re excited that there’s some movement hopefully,” said one customer. Under the red tier, restaurants would be permitted to reopen … [Read more...] about Restaurants Hopeful Orange County Will Soon Move To Red Tier, Allowing Indoor Dining To Resume