👋 Welcome to Northridge Now — Issue #0006
Your quick scan of what’s happening around Northridge, CSUN, and nearby neighborhoods — curated to keep you informed, connected, and in the know.
In this issue:
🥃 A curated tequila tasting experience nearby
🎶 Friday night freestyle vibes in Granada Hills
🧧 A Lunar New Year celebration at Northridge Park
🚶♂️ A simple CSUN campus walk worth trying
🌧️ Storm flooding across LA
⚠️ Another gas leak in Porter Ranch
⚾ CSUN Baseball opens strong
🍜 A local Korean noodle spot earning serious loyalty
🇬🇷 A community festival to mark your calendar
No noise. Just what people around Northridge are actually talking about right now.
Let’s get into it 👇
🎉 Events & Things To Do
🥃 Cazcanes Crafted Expressions: A Curated Tequila Experience
Discover one of the most respected additive-free tequila producers in Mexico.
📅 February 18, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Vintage Wine & Spirits – Lake Balboa
🎟️ FREE Admission
🎶 Freestyle Fridays — Granada Hills
The weekend starts here. Live DJs. Drink specials. No cover charge.
📅 February 20, 2026
⏰ 9:00 PM
📍 Caruso’s Granada Hills
🎟️ FREE Admission
Dance to your favorite old-school hits and celebrate late into the night.
🧧 Lunar New Year Family Village Celebration
A daytime community celebration filled with culture, connection, and family energy.
📅 February 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Northridge Park
🎟️ FREE Admission
💪 Health & Wellness
🚶♂️ Matador Walk at CSUN
An easy 1.5-mile campus loop featuring:
Sierra Hall
Oviatt Library
Student Union
The Duck Pond
Botanical Garden
Valley Performance Arts Center
⏱️ 30–60 minutes
🔥 4.4 rating (173 reviews)
💪 Easy
A simple reset walk with some of CSUN’s most recognizable spots.
🏓 Petit Park Pickleball – Granada Hills’ Quietly Competitive Hotspot
The courts at Petit Park have quietly become one of the most active pickleball meetups in the northwest Valley.
🏓 Open Play, Real Competition
Tennis courts are lined for pickleball, and players rotate in during peak hours. It’s friendly — but the games can get competitive fast.
👥 Strong Local Community
Regulars show up consistently, and newcomers are usually welcomed into the rotation.
⏰ When to Go
Weekend mornings are busiest. Midday is lighter. Evenings depend on daylight and season.
🚗 Easy Setup
No complicated reservations for casual play — just bring your paddle and jump in.
Have you played at Petit Park lately? Let us know how the vibe’s been — we may feature your take in a future issue.
⚾ CSUN
🔥 Season-Opening Sweep
Three games. Three wins.
CSUN Matadors Baseball starts the season strong and sets an early competitive tone.
🏛️ Community
🇬🇷 Valley Greek Festival — Coming in May
One of the Valley’s favorite annual traditions returns soon — food, music, dancing, and full cultural celebration.
Mark your calendar now.
📰 Local News
🌧️ Torrential Storm Flooding Across LA County
Heavy downpours overwhelmed storm drains across Los Angeles County, flooding streets as a slow-moving system settled over the region. Video footage showed cars navigating high water in North Hollywood.
⚠️ Gas Leak in Porter Ranch… Again
Another gas leak rattled Porter Ranch residents. Some community members say they sounded the alarm before the official response.
Authorities have not released additional information.
👀 What’s Coming Next
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