Mayor Garcetti and Councilmember Lee celebrated the Trebek Center, a 107-bed interim housing facility, at a ribbon-cutting event Thursday. The Trebek Center, a newly built interim housing project in Northridge, will welcome its first residents Tuesday after a momentous ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning. The 107-bed interim housing facility for individuals experiencing homelessness was spearheaded by […]
13th Annual Senior Symposium – Saturday, May 14
13TH ANNUAL SENIOR SYMPOSIUM Saturday, May 14th, 2022 9:00am – 12:00pm ONEgeneration Intergenerational Daycare Center 17400 Victory Blvd. Lake Balboa, CA 91406 Join us IN-PERSON to gain access to local resources in healthcare and aging. COVID protocols and practices will be implemented. Click here to register via Eventbrite *All who pre-register will be entered into […]
LA County Masking Update
Effective today, LA County has made modifications to masking rules. After hitting a key milestone, the Los Angeles County Health Officer has lifted indoor mask requirements in many places, but federal and state rules continue to require masks for everyone* 2 years of age and older in some locations (see table). Masks are required indoors […]
Seeking Candidates to Serve on Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) Boards
Do you have a passion for historic preservation? Are you interested in helping to celebrate and maintain the architectural and cultural heritage of Los Angeles’ historic districts? If so, please consider joining a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Board. The HPOZ Program aims to identify and protect the distinctive architectural and cultural resources of Los Angeles’s […]
VIDEO: 38th Annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade
It was such a beautiful day in So Cal and the crowd was full of LOVE! The 1970 GH HS Championship Football Team was a JOY to get to know. Video Courtesy of Mark Hovater.
Roadmap for Aliso Canyon 2023 Closure Proposed by State Senator Stern
State Senator Henry Stern proposed to jumpstart the longed-for closure of the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility on Friday, December 10, 2021, when he introduced a road map to accelerate the closure by 2023. It is still being drafted and has four key elements: Increase in clean energy generation and storage Reducing the demand for […]
Northridge Educator Named LA County Teacher Of The Year
The County Office of Education honored 16 teachers, who overcame the challenge of teaching amid a pandemic to touch the lives of students. AP English teacher Andrea Caruso, of Northridge, has been named a Los Angeles County’s Teacher of the Year for helping her students thrive during the challenging 2020-21 pandemic school year. Caruso, who […]
Valley Budget Listening Session – April 22
As you may have heard, Mayor Garcetti discussed the proposed city budget yesterday during his State of the City Address. This Thursday, April 22nd there will be a Valley Budget Listening session that will allow residents to provide input and make recommendations on how funds should be spent. Thursday, April 22, 5:30pm to 7:30pm For example: Tree trimming, sidewalk repairs, […]
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 […]
LA County To Shut Down All Restaurant Dining Amid COVID-19 Surge
Beginning Wednesday, restaurants will be ordered to close all outdoor dining for three weeks as coronavirus cases continue to stack. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across Los Angeles County, officials announced Sunday that all dining at restaurants and bars would be prohibited for three weeks beginning Wednesday. Eateries will only be allowed to remain […]
Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study – Community Opinion Survey
The community is at the heart of the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study and it is critical that the Health Study reflect the community’s questions, concerns and priorities. To inform the Health Study, just last month, Public Health sponsored a health opinion survey of 400 residents who live in the North San Fernando Valley. […]
SoCalGas Increasing Rebates by 50% on Energy Efficient Appliances and Smart Thermostats
SoCalGas announced the company is increasing rebates by an additional 50% on all energy efficient appliances offered through its rebate program now through December 31, 2020. This means customers can get an additional 50% cash back on energy efficient products that will help them conserve energy and reduce their SoCalGas bill. The rebates are funded through energy […]
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 […]
Covid-19 Drive-Up Testing in the San Fernando Valley (Video)
Hello Community Members and Valley Residents, Anyone who exhibits COVID-19 symptoms can be tested for free at any one of 3 test sites set up in the San Fernando Valley. Please see the link below to a LA City video on COVID-19 Mobile Drive-Up Testing. The video was customized for Our Valley Community by videographer […]
Draft EIR Report on the City’s Sidewalk Repair Program is Now Available for Public Comment
The draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City’s Sidewalk Repair Program is now available for public review and comment. The comment period closes on February 24, 2020. The report is available on the City’s website at this link: https://sidewalks.lacity.org/environmental-impact-report. As one can imagine, this is a very large report but it is posted online in sections […]
Peach Fruit Fly Eradication Activities – Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, and Northridge
On October 31, 2019, the County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures (ACWM) detected two Peach Fruit Flies (PFF), a major agricultural pest, in Granada Hills. In response, the ACWM will be implementing eradication efforts to prevent the growth and spread of the pest infestations, and protect backyard fruit, community gardens, and California’s commercial agriculture. […]
LA Metro Board Report on North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit Now Available
Metro Board Report on the North San Fernando Valley Bus Rapid Transit Project Available Online Metro’s staff report and agenda for the North San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project is now available on the Metro Board page. You are encouraged to check out Metro’s blog The Source article for more information. The Board meeting will be held […]
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 […]
“Text-to-911” Now Available in Los Angeles County
Mobile users in LA County now have the ability to send text messages to 9-1-1, giving hearing and speech impaired residents, or those in situations where it is too dangerous to dial 9-1-1, and making noise could put their life in jeopardy, a potentially lifesaving option.