Happy Monday from Northridge Now. Stay safe, stay local, and thanks for being part of the community. This week’s issue brings major local headlines from Tarzana, Sylmar, CSUN, and around the community. Let’s get you caught up before the week gets moving.

• 🚨 Chris Brown’s Tarzana home sees repeated trespassing arrests
• 🚒 Sylmar’s long-awaited second fire station gets major funding boost
• 🎓 Two CSUN students win prestigious NSF research fellowships
• 🥇 Matador athletics bring home Big West titles and season-ending wins
• 🦅 Memorial Day flag placement volunteers needed across the Valley
• 🥕 Farmers markets, Grubfest, networking events & local weekend happenings
• 🤝 Valley Referral Network continues growing in Porter Ranch

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A man was arrested multiple times this week after allegedly repeatedly trespassing at singer Chris Brown’s home in Tarzana, according to LAPD and FOX 11 reports.

Police say the suspect first attempted to enter the property earlier this week before being confronted by security. After being arrested and released, authorities say he allegedly returned to the home again — leading to additional arrests over the following days.

🔹 What Happened:

• LAPD responded to multiple trespassing calls at the Tarzana property
• The suspect was reportedly arrested, released, then returned again hours later
• FOX 11 reports the man was taken into custody for a third time early Friday morning
• Investigators are reportedly looking into possible stalking-related concerns

📍 The incidents happened in Tarzana and come amid ongoing concerns involving celebrity home security across parts of Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

👀 Neighbors in the area say the repeated returns to the property were unusual and raised concerns about how quickly suspects are sometimes released following arrests.

👉 Full story: FOX LA

After nearly two decades of delays, plans for a second LAFD fire station in Sylmar are finally moving forward with a new $850,000 federal funding allocation toward construction costs.

The future LAFD Station 31 has been planned since 2006 and is expected to help reduce emergency response times in one of the Valley’s largest and highest wildfire-risk communities.

🔹 What’s Happening:

• Sylmar currently has only one fire station serving more than 80,000 residents across roughly 12 square miles
• The new station will be built near 16300 Foothill Boulevard
• Congresswoman Luz Rivas secured $850,000 in federal funding for building materials and construction support
• LA City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez previously helped secure about $4 million for project design funding
• Officials say response times could drop from roughly 8–9 minutes down to 3–4 minutes once the station opens

📍 The project comes after years of concern following major fires that impacted Sylmar, including the Sayre Fire, Saddleridge Fire, and more recently the Hurst Fire. Community leaders say the added station is badly needed as the northeast Valley continues to grow.

👉 Full story: San Fernando Sun

Two students from California State University, Northridge have been awarded highly competitive National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships — one of the nation’s top honors for young scientists and researchers.

The fellowship program supports students pursuing advanced research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields across the country.

🔹 What Happened:

• One CSUN graduate student and one undergraduate student were selected for the prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
• The fellowship provides three years of financial support for graduate study and research
• Recipients were recognized for their academic achievement, leadership, and research potential
• The award is considered one of the most competitive science fellowships in the United States

📍 CSUN officials say the recognition highlights the growing strength of the university’s STEM and research programs, with students competing alongside applicants from major universities nationwide.

👏 The fellowships are expected to help both students continue advanced research and open doors to future careers in science and innovation.

👉 Full coverage: CSUN Newsroom

CSUN athletics closed out the week with conference championships, a strong baseball finish, and a key volleyball addition for next season.

🔥 What’s happening:

• 🥇 Track & Field — Big West Champions: Summer Mosley and Kyriaun Davis both captured Big West discus titles, continuing a huge season for CSUN throwers.

• 🥏 Track & Field — Championships Continue: The Matadors continued competition at the Big West Championships with multiple athletes advancing and posting strong performances.

• ⚾ Baseball — Season Ends With Statement Win: CSUN wrapped up its season with an impressive 8-1 victory over Hawai‘i behind a dominant outing from pitcher Ryan Christopher.

• ⚾ Baseball — Tough Series Battle: The Matadors also dropped a close game two matchup against Hawai‘i during the final conference series of the season.

• 🏐 Men’s Volleyball — International Addition: CSUN announced the signing of Buğra Bayrak to the 2026-27 men’s volleyball class as the program reloads for another nationally competitive season.

👉 Full coverage: GoMatadors.com

Caps and gowns are about to take over the Valley as high schools, colleges, and universities across Los Angeles prepare for graduation ceremonies throughout the coming weeks.

The Daily News released its full 2026 graduation schedule, including dates and times for campuses across the San Fernando Valley and greater L.A. area — from local high schools to major universities like CSUN, UCLA, and USC.

Families are encouraged to plan ahead for parking, traffic, and large crowds around campuses during ceremony dates, especially during peak evening and weekend events.

For many Valley families, graduation season marks one of the biggest community milestones of the year — celebrating years of hard work, late nights, and proud moments finally paying off.

👉 LAUSD Schools: LA Daily News

LANCSF is inviting Valley residents to help place American flags at veterans’ gravesites ahead of Memorial Day weekend ceremonies.

🇺🇸 Thousands of flags
🤝 Community volunteers of all ages
❤️ Honor those who served

Organizers encourage residents to reserve volunteer spots early as participation continues growing each year.

👉 Volunteer Link: bit.ly/MemorialDayWLACC

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TUESDAY · MAY 19

🥕 Sherman Oaks Farmers Market

🕑 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Every Tuesday · Rain or Shine

Fresh produce, baked goods, flowers, prepared foods, and local vendors with laid-back neighborhood market vibes in the heart of Sherman Oaks.

📍 Sherman Oaks / Parking lot of the Westfield Mall

🔗 More info: Facebook Page

WEDNESDAY · MAY 20

🥬 Weekly Farmers Market at Northridge Fashion Center

⏰ 5 PM – 9 PM

Fresh produce, artisan foods, flowers, desserts, and local vendors with relaxed midweek Valley vibes.

📍 Northridge Fashion Center

🔗 More info: Northridge Fashion Center Events

FRIDAY · MAY 22

🥬 Olive View Farmers Market

🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Every Friday

📍 14445 Olive View Dr, Sylmar / Parking Lot A · Corner of Eisenhower Ave & Reagan Rd

Perfect stop for fresh fruits, vegetables, and local shopping heading into the weekend. Accepting EBT

🔗 More info: Sylmar NC

FRIDAY · MAY 22

🌮 Granada Hills Grubfest

5:00 – 10:00 PM · Chatsworth St between White Oak & Zelzah · 30+ rotating food trucks. Casual, dog-friendly. The standing Valley food event.

🔗 More info: Facebook

SUNDAY · MAY 17

🥬 Weekly Farmers Market at The Vineyards

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · The Vineyards at Porter Ranch · Fresh produce, artisan foods, local vendors. Mother's-Day-meets-fresh-flowers energy — perfect plus-one for Mom.

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