Deformed Mountain Lion A Product Of Inbreeding In LA's Mountains

At least three mountain lions with crooked tails have been spotted in the local mountains, including one with a reproductive deformity.

Northwest Valley Teams Up To Help The Homeless

A number of community organizations helped deliver meals and care packages as part of pilot program Lunches With Love.

Deanna Dull: Northridge Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Chatsworth Mother And Son Help Clean Up Park Graffiti

Fonda Hurt and her son Sage have been spending their weekend getting rid of graffiti at Stoney Point and Garden of the Gods.

'Her Humanity Shines For All': Northridge Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Maria Argyropoulos: 'Generous' Northridge Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Northridge Hero A 'Beacon Of Light'

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

'One Of The Most Giving People I Know': Northridge Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference. Let's help share these amazing stories! Presented by Ring.

Northridge Heroes: Help Recognize Those Making A Difference

The helpers are the people who make life better. Nominate your Local Heroes to give them the recognition they deserve, presented by Ring.

Back to School Bash Supports over 500 Foster Youth

James Storehouse partners with Homes with Heart VC for largest ever back to school, Covid-19 friendly, drive through event.

Cal State Northridge Athlete Killed In Fiery Crash

Ezekial (Zeek) Bishop, 20, died in Westlake Village over the weekend along with former Oaks Christian High School classmate Ryan Breaux.

Reopening West Valley Animal Shelter: Future Up In The Air

The Los Angeles Animal Services Department is proposing changes to the West Valley Animal Shelter in Chatsworth and seeks community input.

Thoughtful donation goes a long way to support local charity

Local PODS Moving & Storage celebrates 15th anniversary with a donation to Women of Substance and Men of Honor

Valley Comes Together To Help Northridge Fire Victims

Councilmember John Lee announced that the Change Reaction would match community donations to fire victims.

Northridge Student Collects Food For Kids In Need

This July 4, Granada Hills High School student Nirvan Rayamajhi helped collect 160 grocery bags of food for kids in need.

Auditorium Filled To The Brim With Donations For Fire Victims

The Napa Street Elementary School auditorium has been filled to the brim with donations for victims of Saturday's fire.

Fireworks Near Northridge & Chatsworth July 4th 2020 Canceled

Fourth of July fireworks & parades are canceled, but local towns are getting creative with live & virtual holiday fun in San Fernando Valley

Bear Tranquilized After Wandering Sylmar Neighborhood

A bear that came from the El Cariso Regional Park was shot with a tranquilizer dart Monday after wandering through a Sylmar neighborhood.

Chatsworth Children March For Justice

Hundreds of families gathered in Chatsworth Saturday for a kid-friendly protest.

VCPWA and Southern California Edison Upgrade Streetlights to LED

2,400 new LED light fixtures will replace streetlights in unincorporated areas of Ventura County

Peaceful Protesters March At Cal State Northridge

A gathering organized by Black Lives Matter Northridge and local citizens marched peacefully in the area around campus mid-day Tuesday.

World “No Tobacco” Day - #Tobacco Exposed

World Joins Together to Stop a New Generation from a Lifetime of Addiction

Class Of 2020: Grenada Hills High's Grace Nasser

Before this year's graduates head on to that next step in their lives, we want to take a moment to let their star shine here on Patch.

Pedestrian Killed In Pacoima Hit-And-Run, Police Say

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene Friday night.

Chatsworth Coach Puts Homeless Residents To Work

Chatsworth coach and personal trainer Kiko Garcia has founded Jobs for the Homeless, which pays homeless people to help beautify the city.

VCPWA's Biggest Educational Event of Year the Goes Virtual

VCPWA’s 8th annual Public Works Week event May 17-23 goes virtual, bringing all the bells and whistles from years prior

Salute Your 2020 Northridge-Chatsworth Grad With Photos, Messages

We're profiling local grads from across Northridge, Chatsworth, and the Southland, but we need YOUR help to do it.

Northridge Teen Gets Creative To Raise Funds, Feed Frontliners

Nirvan Rayamajhi, a sophomore at Granada Hills High School, has delivered 185 meals to six local hospitals.

2nd Earthquake Felt In Los Angeles County

Sunday afternoon's earthquake was reported in Chatsworth at 2:45 p.m., the second to strike the area in less than a day. Did you feel it?

Northridge-Chatsworth Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Them

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's give them some of the recognition they deserve.

Councilmember Lee And The Change Reaction Offer Community Relief

District 12 Councilmember John Lee has teamed up with The Change Reaction to provide relief to struggling residents and businesses.

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Santa Clarita Business Owners: Open Or Closed? Tell Customers

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Santa Clarita Valley businesses. Here’s how to get listed.

Fair Says Farewell | Korean Community Big Gift To Doctors | Patch

Another Daily Dose of Disney From Patch | How to Apply For Prepaid Debit Cards | Big gift for doctors, nurses, from the Korean Community.

Gas Prices Fall Below $3 In Northridge, Chatsworth

Gas prices plummeted to prices not seen since 2017. What was the best price you've seen, and when did you fill-up the tank last?

Northridge Teen Arrested On Suspicion Of Reckless Driving

Police allege an 18-year-old driver with a car full of other teens was driving at high speeds near pedestrians and cyclists.

LA Orders Child Care For Hospital Workers & Distancing Protocols

Additionally, essential businesses in Los Angeles have a deadline to submit city approved social distancing/hygiene protocols to be posted.

Khalsa Care Foundation Offers Free Drive-Thru Vegetarian Meals

Khalsa Care Foundation in the Northeast San Fernando Valley will provide free, warm meals on Fridays available through pick up or drive-thru

Broken Water Main Floods Porter Ranch Neighborhood

Crews Thursday morning worked to repair a 4-inch water main that burst late Wednesday night.

McDonald's To Provide Free Breakfast To Local First Responders

McDonald's will provided free breakfasts to health care workers, police and firefighters, joining several chains honoring coronavirus heroes