Would you like to participate in a mass care drill and experience a spontaneous shelter operation in action? The City’s Emergency Management Department is looking for actors/volunteers to role-play citizens seeking shelter for an emergency response drill at the Northridge Recreation Center on December 9 from 7:30 am to 1 pm. Northridge Recreation Center 18300 […]
Strength and Love, The City of Angels’ COVID-19 Memorial
Los Angeles is a city of belonging, and if there was ever a time in which this was clear, it was during the pandemic. COVID-19 showed us that communities across Los Angeles are united — in a city as vast as ours we still found ways to step up and support each other. Now, to […]
The Great CA Shakeout: Is Los Angeles Earthquake Ready?
Join L.A. County in participating in The Great California ShakeOut earthquake drill at 10:21 am on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. Drop, cover and hold on… the Great California ShakeOut Day is Thursday and it begs an important question: Are you ready for an earthquake? If not, fear not — ShakeOut Day is the largest-ever earthquake […]
Final City Redistricting Hearing – TODAY at 10am
Today (September 11th at 10am) is the last opportunity to provide public testimony on the City’s redistricting process. Redistricting helps assure that communities have equal access to political representation. For more information on LA City Redistricting, click here. For details about the September 11 hearing, click here. Join us for an important meeting about “redistricting.” The purpose of […]
How to Get Free Trees to Plant in Your Yard
Want to add some greenery to your yard? Take home up to seven free trees from the Sherman Oaks Farmers Market next week. Orders must be placed by Sunday at 5 p.m. Want to grow your own tree in your yard? City Plants, L.A. Conservation Corps, and Councilwoman Nithya Raman want to help make that […]
CSUN Plans Virtual Graduation Ceremony, Car Parade
Even though many schools are opting for socially distanced graduations, CSUN says it has too many students to do that safely. Cal State Northridge announced Friday that it is planning virtual graduation ceremonies. An all-university graduation will take place on May 15, which will be followed by a series of smaller ceremonies for individual colleges […]
CSUN Vaccine Site Video
Here’s the link to the CSUN Covid-19 Vaccine site. You need to have an appointment so go to: www.vaccinatelacounty.com to get your FREE Vaccine. Starting January 20th, 65-year-olds can get signed up for the Vaccine. Make sure when you go to enter off Reseda Blvd. & Plummer Street, it’s the only way into the site. Stay safe! Video courtesy […]
2020 Granada Hills Virtual Holiday Parade – Sunday, December 6 – LIVE Streaming at 11am
This is a LIVE YOUTUBE PREMIERE of the Parade. We hope you all stay safe and have a wonderful Holiday Season! See you LIVE on Sunday, December 6, at 11am! Over the past four-plus decades …the Community of Granada Hills “ The Valley’s Most Neighborly Town “ has taken great pride in its annual hometown parade. Since […]
Linda and Bill Hopkins Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair Tomorrow (It’s VIRTUAL This Year!)
Our community lost Bill Hopkins on Father’s Day this year. Bill was the co-founder of the “Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair,” which was a yearly event that brought out thousands of people who wanted to get their homes prepared for a SFV Disaster. He did so much for our community and he’ll be missed tremendously. Tomorrow, […]
The Linda & Bill Hopkins Annual Valley Disaster Preparedness Fair
A Live Virtual Event! Held online at valleydisasterfair.com October 10, 2020 from 9am to 1 pm You will have more time to enjoy the Fair by pre-registering (Click here to register, but not until July 1, 2020) and your family will be eligible for a complimentary Family Emergency Preparedness (EP) Starter Kit*. Only one registration per family is […]
Greater L.A. 4th Of July Celebration & Event Guide 2020
Fireworks may be sidelined this year, but patriotic live and virtual festivities still are planned in & around Los Angeles County. Independence Day celebrations will look decidedly different this year, as COVID-19 concerns spurred cancellations of most July 4th parades, carnivals, and fireworks extravaganzas throughout Greater Los Angeles and statewide. More events are canceled then […]
How to Find NC-Sponsored Halloween Events in Your Neighborhood
Neighborhood Councils sponsor family-friendly festivities throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season. Now that Halloween is coming up, here’s a quick overview of how to look up events sponsored by your local NC. Click the button below to open our Citywide list of Councils, and select yours to open your NC’s EmpowerLA webpage. […]
Granada Hills Street Faire Video – October 5, 2019
The 15th Annual Granada Hills Street Faire was a huge success for the community. Thousands of people walked the four block stretch on Chatsworth St. in the Granada Village. There was good food, Entertainment, Oktoberfest, Classic Car Show and over 150 different vendors to choose from. Just a wonderful day for all! Video courtesy of […]
National Night Out 2019 and Movie Under the Stars
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 The annual National Night Out Celebration is just around the corner! National Night Out is a neighborhood celebration recognized around the country to strengthen bonds between communities and the police officers that serve them. Come out to enjoy games, food, and a movie under the stars!
July 4th Guide to Fireworks & Parades – 2019
Your complete listings of times and locations of Independence Day fun throughout the San Fernando Valley. Looking for Independence Day celebrations in your area? Find an event near you, don your red, white and blue, and Happy Fourth of July 2019! Not all events occur on Thursday, July 4. Double-check with event organizers to confirm times […]
Celebrate LA! LA Phil 100 x CicLAvia
On Sunday, September 30th, CicLAvia is partnering with the LA Phil and Community Arts Resources (CARS) and clearing the roadways between Walt Disney Concert Hall and Hollywood, transforming them into an auto-free zone where you can walk, run, skate, scoot, bike, and wander however you like! Six hubs along the route will feature art, food […]
Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration 5/12/18
May 12th 12:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Granada Hills Charter High School 10535 Zelzah Ave. Granada Hills, CA 91344 ACTIVITIES Chinese Lion Dance, Japanese Taiko, Korean Folk Dance, Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu, Asian Arts and Crafts, Food, Boba and more! ORGANIZER San Fernando Valley Chinese Cultural Association SFVCCA Chinese School www.sfvcca.org
California Assembly District 45 Candidate Panel – February 21
For those of you that live in Assembly District 45, there is a special election to fill the vacant seat. The Candidate Panel will be held West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday February 21 at 6:00 PM. Click here for a map of CA Assembly District 45: https://a45.asmdc.org/district-map More info regarding the […]
The Tripping Point Summit – The Valley Edition
9:30AM – 2PM (breakfast served at 9AM) Panorama High School – 8015 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402 For over 40 years, our sidewalks, crosswalks, and bus stops have gone mostly unimproved in the City of Los Angeles. The Tripping Point goal is to highlight the importance of these public amenities on our quality of life. Come join the […]
CSUN Associated Students Sustainability Center Grand Opening
CSUN ASSOCIATED STUDENTS SUSTAINABILITY CENTER GRAND OPENING Thursday, October 26th at 1:00 PM Sustainability Center / OST Lawn (corner of Lindley and Vincennes) 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA