Northridge-Chatsworth Residents Urged To Conserve Water

Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking residents across the state to voluntarily cut their water use by 15% amid extreme drought conditions.

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Northridge-Chatsworth Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Los Angeles County decreased recently.

Los Angeles County Close To Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

Here is how the Northridge-Chatsworth area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Lee, Buscaino Urge Vote On Stricter Anti-Camping Ordinance

Lee and Buscaino urged a full council vote on an ordinance that would place many restrictions on camping on the sidewalk.

Redistricting Hearing Held For CD12

Want a say in how the borders of District 12 are redrawn? Register for a July 1 public comment session.

DA's Controversial Policy Means Wife Killer Can Be Paroled

A Washington man pleaded to murdering his estranged wife, and the judge lashed out at LA's top prosecutor for giving him a shot at parole.

New Evacuation Alert System Available At Torrance Beach In Los Angeles County

“Our beaches belong to everyone and they have to be safe and accessible for everyone,” said LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn.

LA's Sidewalk Encampments Must Be Banned, Says LA City Councilman

Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino is pushing for the city to resume its controversial ban on sidewalk camping.

Plans Released For Chatsworth Affordable Housing Project

The $43 million project at the corner of Devonshire and Eton would feature 99 apartments for the unhoused.

Unemployment Not Changed In Northridge-Chatsworth Area: Feds

There are a record number of job openings in the U.S. labor market; Los Angeles County's unemployment rate hasn't had a month-to-month ch...

Englander Begins 14-Month Sentence At Federal Prison

Former CD12 Councilmember Mitch Englander will serve at a minimum security satellite to a high security penitentiary in Tucson.

Lee Welcomes LA For All Inclusion Campaign

Lee and other councilmembers launched a campaign to help people understand, report, and prevent the city's rising number of hate crimes.

Race To Represent Northridge And Chatsworth Heats Up

Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin is the second big name in local politics to announce plans to run for the Board of Supervisors.

Aliso Canyon Must Be Closed, LA City Council Votes

The Council passed a resolution by Councilmember John Lee urging government agencies to speed up a permanent closure plan for the facility.

Broadband Speed In Northridge-Chatsworth Area: See How It Compares To Rest Of U.S.

U.S. shows great variance in access and use of high-speed internet.

Lee's HHH Motion Rejected By LA Council Homelessness Committee

The committee unanimously voted down Lee's motion to rescind HHH funds from the Topanga Canyon Boulevard homeless housing project.

Northridge, Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council Winners Announced

Learn the preliminary winners of the April 27 elections for the Northridge East, Northridge West, and Porter Ranch Neighborhood Councils.

Lee Backs Motion To Rescind Funds For Proposed Homeless Housing

Despite voting for the housing, Councilmember Lee is now asking that the City Council reallocate the funds for an alternative project.

How To Vote In Tuesday's Neighborhood Council Elections

Learn about the candidates and how to vote in your Neighborhood Council election in Northridge and Porter Ranch.

Northridge Restaurants To Serve Plastic Utensils By Request Only

The Los Angeles City Council banned restaurants from handing out disposable utensils, foodware and napkins unless requested.

Tuesday Last Day To Register For Neighborhood Council Ballots

If you want to vote in neighborhood council elections in Northridge, Porter Ranch, or Granada Hills, apply by Tuesday at 5.

It Is Time To End The Filibuster

The “rights” of the minority party should not come at the cost of minority rights. HR1 must be passed to defend against voter suppression.

Chatsworth Neighborhood Council Winners Certified

The Selection Committee certified the official 12 winners Wednesday after a recount.

Federal Tax Payments And Refunds: How Do Yours Stack Up?

IRS figures allow you to compare what you’re paying in taxes with that of your Los Angeles County neighbors.

Lee Helps Welcome Trebek Center At Skateland Site

Councilmember John Lee unveiled what will soon be a homeless shelter with members of Alex Trebek's family.

Chatsworth Neighborhood Council Preliminary Winners Announced

The Selection Committee released a preliminary list of winners that will be certified next Wednesday, but there may be a recount.

L.A County D.A's Office: District Attorney George Gascón Applauds California Supreme Court Ruling On Cash Bail

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón issued a statement today regarding a state Supreme Court ruling in case S247278:

Canoga Park Receives $30.7 Million For Transportation Improvement

The grant will fund projects like new sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes between Topanga Canyon Boulevard and DeSoto Avenue.

Chatsworth Neighborhood Selection Takes Place Saturday

Saturday is the last day to mail in a ballot for the 11 seats available on the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council.

Can This Candidate Turn CA30 Progressive?

Shervin Aazami seeks to replace long term Congressman Brad Sherman with a platform that is solidly to the left of the corporate Democrat.

L.A County D.A's Office: Man Pleads No Contest To Killing Two Young Boys In The 1980s

Convicted sex offender Kenneth Rasmuson pleaded no contest today in connection with the sexual assault and murder of two children in the ...

Want To Run For Chatsworth Neighborhood Council? Hurry!

Friday is the last day to apply to run in the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council race, while Tuesday marks the deadline for many nearby races.

Condoning Corruption At City Hall

Two former members of the Los Angeles City Council have already been ensnared in a federal probe. Why won’t the council clean their house?

Kobe Anniversary: Rep. Sherman Announces Helicopter Safety Bill

Rep. Brad Sherman and Sen. Dianne Feinstein announced the "Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant Helicopter Safety Act" to strengthen regulations.

Want To Make A Difference? Run For Neighborhood Council

Patch has assembled a guide to running and voting in 2021 Neighborhood Council elections in Northridge and Chatsworth.

CSUN Graduate Doug Emhoff Becomes First Second Gentleman

Vice President Harris's husband is a 1986 graduate of Cal State Northridge.

Did An Elected Official Falsify A Public Record?

Fallout from John Lee controversy continues to grow as Northridge West Neighborhood Council whistleblower resigns after alleging misconduct.

Stern Drafts Legislation To Prevent Domestic Terrorism

Stern teamed up with Sen. Tom Umberg of Orange County to draft legislation that would create units to investigate white nationalist groups.

Every. Vote. Counts.

A total of 338,943 votes were cast in the CA-25 congressional election. Christy Smith lost her bid to unseat Mike Garcia by 333 votes.

LA City Council Votes To Reduce Investments In Fossil Fuels

The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously to reduce its investment in fossil fuels, which currently total in the hundreds of millions.