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Forestry wins, holiday hours and drop-off dates in Granada Hills

The Granada Hills library closes Nov. 11, city trash pickup stays on schedule, and Northridge hosts a free bulky-item drop-off Nov. 21.

Granada Hills · Nov. 8, 2026. All times Pacific.

The Granada Hills library closes Nov. 11, city trash pickup stays on schedule, and Northridge hosts a free bulky-item drop-off Nov. 21.

Northridge bulky-item drop-off is Nov. 21

LA Sanitation’s next free bulky-item drop-off in the West Valley is Saturday, Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 8840 Vanalden Avenue in Northridge.

Bring your current LADWP bill and a state-issued driver’s license or ID.

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Granada Hills Charter teams take top two spots at forestry challenge

Two Granada Hills Charter teams placed first and second at the El Dorado Forestry Challenge, held Oct. 28–31 in Grizzly Flats, California, the school announced.

Teams gathered field data and presented plans for managing privately owned forests.

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Granada Hills library closes on Veterans Day

Put your bins out on the usual day for Veterans Day week if LA Sanitation collects your trash. The Granada Hills Branch Library closes Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Los Angeles relaxes meter and street-sweeping enforcement for the holiday, with exceptions for signs that specify holiday enforcement.

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LADWP seeks input on Granada Hills water-main plan

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power proposes replacing about three miles of water main along parts of Rinaldi Street, Hayvenhurst Avenue, Chatsworth Street and Balboa Boulevard.

LADWP is taking comments through Dec. 11. If you live along the route, you can ask the utility to study driveway access, parking or construction noise.

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LA brings storm prep to Granada Hills Nov. 12

The city will hold a storm-preparation town hall Nov. 12 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Granada Hills Recreation Center, 16730 Chatsworth Street.

The RSVP form lets residents request interpretation or accessibility accommodations.

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Free shredding event returns Nov. 14

Residents can shred unwanted documents for free on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Euphrasia Church, 11767 Shoshone Avenue.

Remove clamps and clips before bringing your paperwork.

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On the calendar

Scholarships and financial aid workshop · Nov. 14, 1–2 p.m. For teens in the Granada Hills Branch Library study room, 10640 Petit Avenue. Library workshop listing.

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