The election for Northridge East Neighborhood Council is in less than a month, and we’re excited to see you there! WHEN: Saturday, May 4 HOURS: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Northridge Park Child Care Center (To park: Enter from Reseda Blvd., just before the Northridge Park Aquatic Center at 10058 Reseda Blvd. The child […]
Northridge’s Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School Honored as California “School to Watch”
The State Superintendent identified 49 successful schools statewide that others should attempt to emulate. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Wednesday announced 49 California middle schools, including Northridge’s Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School as “schools to watch.” The Schools to Watch-Taking Center Stage program recognizes “high- performing model schools (that) demonstrate academic excellence, social equity, and responsiveness […]
Cal State Northridge Receives $1 Million Stadium Lighting Grant
Cal State Northridge and the Major League Baseball-MLB Players Association Youth Development Foundation on Feb. 12 announced a $1 million grant to upgrade the university’s sports facilities and support its youth baseball program. The grant will go toward renovating Matador Stadium through a new lighting system, as well as helping CSUN’s youth baseball initiative, which […]
Asphalt repair being done today in Northridge East
Today the Neighborhood Community Initiative crew is making #LA community selected asphalt repairs in the Northridge East area.
Southland Choked by Unhealthful Air Levels 87 Days Straight
It was a summer of unprecedented bad air for the entire Southland. LOS ANGELES, CA — A thick layer of unhealthy smog blanketed the Southland for an unprecedented 87 days in a row this summer. The region endured 87 straight days of unhealthful air, violating federal smog standards almost every day this summer, it was […]
West Nile Virus Confirmed in Northridge
Mosquitoes collected from across the San Fernando Valley have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Ten mosquito samples collected from six communities in the San Fernando Valley tested positive for West Nile virus, the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District announced Monday. The samples were collected in Encino, Northridge, Panorama City, Porter Ranch, Sherman […]
Salute to Recreation Family Festival Senior Dance
Get on your dancing shoes and get ready to twist to some classic rhythm and blues. Dinner is provided for $2 cost of admission. Friday, June 1 Doors: 5:30 pm Dinner & Dancing: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Northridge Park Gymnasium 18300 Lemarsh St. Northridge, CA If you have questions please call the Council District 12 Community Service Center at […]
Northridge METRO Relocation Info
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Turning Down the Volume on Party Houses
L.A. City Council to impose new fines in crackdown on ‘party houses’ On Wednesday, February 21st, the City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to rein in out-of-control party houses in Los Angeles. The ordinance creates a series of escalating fines against the homeowners or those who rent from them, who use their homes for massive […]
Fires May Be Fading, But Smoke Still Plagues Northridge
Though crews have the LA County wildfires mostly contained, Northridge residents are advised to take precautions for the smoke. Although firefighters are getting the upper hand on the wildfires burning in the Southland, unhealthy air was expected to continue Monday afternoon due to smoke rising from the blazes. The county Department of Public Health issued […]
2017 San Fernando Valley Veterans Day Parade Video
Video Courtesy of Mark Hovater
“Love is a Warm Blanket” Donation Drive
“Love is a Warm Blanket” is an annual blanket drive for the homeless in Los Angeles and beyond during Winter months, whose mission is to warm the hearts of the homeless and spread love with donations of blankets. New and gently used (washed) blankets will be collected at drop off sites until February 2018. You can also order directly through […]
Happy Independence Day
July 4th is one of the best days of summer. Whether you take your party to the beach or stick with a backyard barbecue, remember that fireworks are illegal in the City of Los Angeles! Fireworks are dangerous – they can cause serious injury and death to people, damage homes and property, and potentially start […]
A Guide to L.A.’s 2017 Outdoor Movie Screenings
There are few things better than watching a movie under the stars in Los Angeles. OK, maybe an all-you-can-eat taco bar under the stars is better, but barely. From an iconic cemetery to a rooftop in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world, L.A.’s spring and summer outdoor screenings are held at amazing […]
CD 12 Board of Public Works Town Hall
Councilmember Mitchell Englander and the Department of Public Works invite you to attend a Town Hall Meeting of the Board of Public Works. During the meeting, we will discuss public works projects in our district, offer an opportunity for community members to interact with Public Works staff, and learn about the challenging and exciting work that […]
CSUN On-Campus Hotel Project Public Meeting 5/10/17, 6:30 pm – RSVP
A five-story, 148-room hotel is proposed to be built on the CSUN campus on the site of the existing Orange Grove Bistro (formerly The University Club), located northwest of Nordhoff Street and Zelzah Avenue. CSUN is holding a public information meeting on Thursday evening, May 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. The project details are contained […]
Be Part of the Los Angeles Welcome – Saturday, May 6
This Saturday, please join the LA Department of Convention and Tourism Development in kicking off National Travel & Tourism Week by showing that the City of Los Angeles does welcome all visitors from everywhere! You may have seen the inspiring #EveryoneisWelcome video which is part of the global welcome initiative launched last week by our […]
Last Call for Public Surveys
The Police Commission is seeking the assistance of the community by completing an online survey to express their thoughts, opinions, and concerns in regards to the LAPD’s video release policy. We encourage the neighborhood Council members and their community constituents to visit www.lapdvideo.org to complete the online survey. The survey is provided in both English/Spanish […]
West San Fernando Valley Not Immune from Gang Violence, City Leaders Acknowledge
LA police and city leaders are brainstorming ways to combat the rising gang problem in west San Fernando Valley. A Los Angeles City Council committee Monday discussed ways to combat three years of rising gang-related crime in the west San Fernando Valley. Although the west valley enjoys a reputation as a quiet area low in […]
Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti to Address State of City
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is set to deliver his 2017 State of the City address today at City Hall at 10am. Watch it live at https://facebook.com/Garcetti The location of the City Hall chambers for the annual speech is a departure for Garcetti, who last year delivered it at an LED maker near the Port […]