👋 Welcome to Northridge Now — Issue #003

Your quick scan of what’s happening around Northridge, CSUN, and nearby neighborhoods—curated to save you time and keep things genuinely local..

In this issue:

  • ❤️ Valentine’s events and socials happening close to home

  • 🏫 A CSUN campus sports update worth a quick read

  • 🍕 A local food spot the community is genuinely excited about

No fluff. Just the things people around Northridge are actually talking about this week.

Let’s get into it 👇

💘 Events Happening This Week (Valentine’s Edition)

🎶 Valentine’s Weekend Concert at The Soraya (Northridge)
A special Valentine’s-weekend performance at The Soraya at CSUN—ideal for couples or anyone looking for a polished night of live music close to home.

🍽️ Compassionate Valentine’s Brunch (Northridge)
A Valentine’s-themed brunch centered on connection, compassion, and community—warm, intentional, and refreshingly low on clichés.

💃 Granada Hills Centennial Valentine’s Dance
A formal Valentine’s dance celebrating Granada Hills’ centennial year—live music, dinner, and a classic dressed-up night out.

🥂 Samira’s Network Valentine’s Party – Porter Ranch
A high-energy Valentine’s celebration focused on music, fashion, and social connection at The Vineyards in Porter Ranch.

💞 Friendship Valentine’s Social – Reseda
Hosted by the West Valley Family YMCA, this inclusive Valentine’s social focuses on friendship, community, and connection for adults of all ages.

🏫 CSUN Campus Spotlight

🥎 CSUN Softball: Easton Classic Final Day

California State University, Northridge wrapped up play at the Easton Classic with a hard-fought matchup against Portland State, falling 8–5 on the tournament’s final day. The Matadors showed resilience throughout the contest, staying competitive against a strong non-conference opponent.

A solid early-season test for CSUN Softball as the team continues to build momentum heading deeper into the 2026 season—and a reminder that high-level college athletics are happening right here in Northridge.

🍕 Community Story

What people are excited 👇

🥖🥪 Fresh Sourdough, Hot Sandwiches & Crisp Salads? Yes, Please.

I'm so excited to hear about Sourdough & Co. coming to Northridge.

Fresh sourdough bread and made-to-order meals sound absolutely perfect for our neighborhood. I've been craving a spot with quality ingredients and bold flavors, and this seems like it'll hit the spot.

It's great to see something new and delicious replacing that old Subway location. Can't wait to try their hot sandwiches and crisp salads.

Who else is looking forward to this opening?

👀 What’s Coming Next

  • More local business spotlights

  • Short, relevant Northridge news

  • Events, deals, and community updates worth paying attention to

💡 Know something we should feature?

📅 A local event coming up
🏪 A new or longtime local business
📣 Something happening others should know

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