2 Valley Hospitals Earn 'Straight A' Grades In New Hospital Safety Ranking

Two San Fernando Valley hospitals earned the highest grades possible for safety.

Latest Measles Patient Went To Valley Restaurant While Infectious: Officials

This is the third measles case confirmed in LA County in the last week.

2 Valley Hospitals Among Top 50 In Nation: New Ranking

Two San Fernando Valley hospitals are ranked among the top 1% in the country.

Injured Mountain Lion Cub Rescued From Castaic Neighborhood By Wildlife Officials

Neighbors say that it's common for them to see all types of wildlife in the area.

Wellness In 2026: Where To Sweat, Stretch & Recharge In Northridge

Start the year feeling stronger & more balanced with a look at local spots offering everything from energizing workouts to calming escapes.

Bird Flu Discovered In SFV: How To Prevent Infection Among People

The birds all tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza H5, also known as H5 bird flu.

LADWP Lifts Boil Water Notice For Granada Hills And Porter Ranch

While repairs restored service on Monday, LADWP kept the boil advisory in place until test results ensured the water supply was safe.

Planet Fitness To Offer Free Workouts In Northridge And Chatsworth

Planet Fitness is celebrating National Fitness Day with free workouts and recovery sessions this weekend.

Soccer Coach Questioned After Death Of San Fernando Valley Teen

The body of Oscar Omar Hernandez was found Wednesday, three days after he was reported missing by his family.

San Fernando Valley Resident Dies From West Nile Virus

A Valley resident has died after contracting West Nile virus, marking the county's first fatal case of the mosquito-borne illness this year.

Fireworks Cause Hazardous Air Quality In Northridge And Chatsworth

Health officials issued an Air Quality Alert due to hazardous air quality in Southern California due to Independence Day fireworks shows.

Northridge Hospital Ranked Among Best In World: Newsweek

The annual ranking of the world's best hospitals evaluated 2,400 institutions across 30 countries. Here's how California hospitals stack up.

Measles Confirmed In Northridge Health Officials Warn Of Exposure

In the face of a global outbreak, health officials are warning people who may have been exposed to the infected person.

Hospitals Serving Northridge-Chatsworth Ranked Among Best In Nation

LA County is home to some of the nation's best hospitals as ranked by Healthgrades.

No Burn Order Issued For Northridge-Chatsworth

The indoor and outdoor ban on wood burning was extended another 24 hours, according to the South Coast Air Quality Management District.

No Burn Order Extended In Chatsworth

Residents in the affected areas are reminded that burning wood in their fireplaces or indoor or outdoor wood-burning device is prohibited.

Nurses at West Hills Hospital Begin Weekend-Long Walkout

According to Service Employees International Union Local 121RN, the strike began Wednesday and will continue until Monday.

Nurses At West Hills Hospital To Stage Walkout

Nurses complain that nurse-to-patient ratios are creating a "system- wide crisis" because units are understaffed.

LA County Confirms First West Nile Virus Death Of The Year

The county's first West Nile Virus death this year comes in the aftermath of record rain that created conditions ripe for mosquito breeding.

Ozone Advisory Extended For San Fernando Valley

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued the advisory that is in effect July 18-22.

Smog Advisory Issued Across The San Fernando Valley

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued the advisory that is in effect July 14-18.

Sherman Oaks Galleria Odor Triggers Hazmat Investigation

One person was hospitalized and five others were examined by paramedics after reporting minor symptoms caused by the odor.

Heat Threat Raises Concerns For Sylmar Residents During Summer

"Our bill every other month was pushing a thousand dollars," said Lubliner. "So that's significant and that's a pain."

LA County Logs 13 More COVID-19 Deaths, 600 New Infections

LA County reported another 13 COVID-19-related deaths and 643 new infections in its latest data. The county's pandemic death toll is 35,864.

LA County Reports 15 More COVID-Related Deaths And 882 New Cases

Another 882 COVID-19 infections were reported by LA County along with 15 more virus-related deaths in its latest data.

LA County COVID-19 Hospitalizations Spike Up

The number of COVID-19-positive patients in LA County hospitals is back over 700, while 1,105 new COVID infections have been reported.

LA County COVID Cases Fall Again, But Vigilance Still Urged

On the third anniversary of the first confirmed COVID-19 infection in LA County, the public health director reported declining statistics.

Cal State Northridge Prof Exploring Ways To Detect Early Stage Cancer

A Cal State Northridge associate professor and his collaborators have developed a new method for detecting cancer in its early stages.

Mercury Spill Triggers West Hills Medical Facility Evacuation

A building was cleared out "in an abundance of caution," after the small amount of mercury spilled on the floor and wall of one room.

20th COVID Pediatric Death Recorded In LA County As Cases Fall

New COVID-19 infections reported in Los Angeles County are quickly falling, but daily virus-related fatalities are up this week.

Valley Amazon Centers, Retailers Slammed With COVID Outbreaks

From Rodeo Drive to Amazon centers and Clippers headquarters, active COVID-19 outbreaks reflect the increasing risk across LA county.

UCLA To Study Health Impacts Of Aliso Canyon Gas Leak

Researchers will evaluate the long and short-term impact of the nation's largest natural gas leak affecting residents around the valley.

Free Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Screening Near Northridge-Chatsworth

Walmarts across California will host free health screenings and low-cost immunizations on Saturday.

Free COVID Tests: Where To Find PCR Tests Near Northridge-Chatsworth

Libraries across LA County will offer free PCR test kits as Angelenos prepare for another possible indoor mask mandate.

Gold's Gym Opens Location In Northridge

Gold's Gym SoCal opened a location in the Northridge Fashion Center and will look to become the go-to spot for CSUN student-athletes.

Latest: Hospital Capacity In Northridge-Chatsworth Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Los Angeles County and across CA.

Get Paid By Donating Blood In Northridge-Chatsworth: Red Cross

Anyone who donates blood in February will automatically win a $10 Amazon gift card amid a pandemic-fueled blood shortage.

Hospital Capacity In Northridge-Chatsworth Area: Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Los Angeles County and across CA.

How To Get Free N95 Masks In Northridge-Chatsworth

Next week, Northridge and Chatsworth residents will be able to get up to three N95 masks for free. See where and when you can get yours.

Hospital Capacity In Northridge-Chatsworth Area: Latest

Here's an update on how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in Los Angeles County and across CA.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.