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:

No noise. Just what people around Northridge are actually talking about right now.

Let’s get into it 👇

If you step outside tonight in Northridge and surrounding Valley neighborhoods, you’ll be treated to a solid lineup in the sky.

✨ Jupiter is the standout — the brightest object in the southern sky after sunset. Easy to spot with the naked eye. With binoculars, you might even glimpse its major moons.

🪐 Saturn will be visible earlier in the evening, lower in the western sky — best viewed shortly after sunset.

🌟 Depending on visibility, Venus and Mercury may also appear low near the horizon just after sundown.

And winter constellations are still adding drama overhead — look for Orion and the bright star Sirius shining nearby.

No telescope needed.
Just step outside, give your eyes a few minutes to adjust, and look up.

Clear skies, Northridge. 🌠

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.

👉 Full details on Caruso’s site

A daytime community celebration filled with culture, connection, and family energy.

📅 February 28, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Northridge Park
🎟️ FREE Admission

👉 Full details on DoLA site

Before Grammy awards and international tours, Serj Tankian, frontman of System of a Down, was a student right here at California State University, Northridge.

Tankian attended CSUN in the late 1980s and graduated with a degree in Marketing. Long before leading one of rock’s most distinctive bands, he was immersed in business studies and campus life in the Valley.

In interviews, he’s credited his CSUN years with helping shape both his entrepreneurial mindset and creative independence — tools he later used to build not just a band, but an artistic platform that spans music, activism, and publishing.

World-changing creativity can start in a Valley classroom.

The CSUN Matadors women's tennis delivered a dominant performance this week, sweeping Westmont to improve to 3–1 on the season.

Strong doubles play set the tone early, and the momentum carried straight into singles.

The sweep reflects depth and consistency — and early signs that this squad is building something solid.

Matador Nation — keep your eyes on this team. 🎾🔥

👉 Full details on Instagram

In the heart of the Valley, Re Coffee has quietly become a go-to spot for Northridge locals looking for quality coffee and a laid-back vibe.

Known for:

Whether you’re grabbing a quick latte before work, settling in with your laptop, or meeting friends for a mid-day reset — it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay awhile.

Consistency. Flavor. Community.

One cup at a time. ☕✨

One of the Valley’s favorite annual traditions returns soon — food, music, dancing, and full cultural celebration.

Mark your calendar now.

👉 Full details on Valley Greek Festival site

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.

👉 Full details on KTLA

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.

👉 Watch coverage on YouTube

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