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04/07/2025

It’s National Library Week (April 6-12)
Time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support, lifelong learning! Visit your local San Fernando Valley libraries. Here are a few of my favorites: https://sfvrocks.com/blog/libraries-of-the-san-fernando-valley-3/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaeAk372lVk2beiOqij7l74QO09s3JV2hnp1YEEpduRVawN0XvjggtHwE15kRA_aem_KcUlk0k65n2knrO61o0bkg

04/01/2025

Cesar Chavez, known for his non-violent yet effective approach to helping farmworkers working in unsafe conditions and receiving extremely low pay, has a significant connection to the San Fernando Valley. On May 14, 1983, Cesar, along with local 645 president Pete Beltran, Maxine Waters, Jesse Jackson, and members of the Los Angeles UAW, marched down Van Nuys Blvd. to prevent the closure of the General Motors (GM) plant in Panorama City. As a result of their efforts through marching, boycotting, and vigorous activism, they kept people employed ten years longer than anticipated. Even though the plant eventually closed, their organizing efforts demonstrate what’s possible when people unite as a community for positive change.
“Si, se puede.” - Cesar Chavez (March 31, 1927 - April 23, 1993)

03/27/2025

As Women’s History Month draws to a close, I must recognize the remarkable Indigenous woman named Espiritu Chijulla. She was a Chumash/Gabrielino-Tonga Native American, born in 1836, raised in San Fernando, and baptized in the San Fernando Mission. A courageous woman, a head of her time, a Spanish-speaking Native American, she became the common law wife of a basque farmer named Miguel Leonis, also known as “The King of Calabasas” later in life due to his extensive land ownership and influence in the area. She lived as Miguel Leonis’ common-law wife for almost 30 years until his untimely death in 1889. He left the bulk of his estate and landholdings, estimated to be $300,000, to French relatives. He left Espiritu $10,000, half in cash and half in investments to be distributed over time, which she would only receive if she did not contest his will. Well, she did, and after sixteen years, in 1905, in a landmark decision, she won her case and spent the remainder of her life comfortably living on her property. Her pioneering victory was a groundbreaking feat for the period. Unfortunately, she passed away seven months later, on May 10, 1906. She is buried on the Mission San Fernando Rey de España grounds. Espiritu, we honor you 💗

To learn more about this amazing woman’s life visit the Leonis Adobe Museum in Calabasas.

03/05/2025

March is National Reading Month! 📚Reading has many benefits, including improved memory, concentration, and stress management. It can also help you sleep better, be more empathetic, and expand your vocabulary! Ready. Set. Read!!

01/29/2025

Join us as The Museum of the San Fernando Valley Hosts
A Black History Month CELEBRATION!

A sacred journey through tragedy to triumph.

When: Saturday, February 15th 11am-5pm
Where: 18904 Nordoff St. Northridge CA 91324

A special theme on Mental Health Awareness, Support, and Providers.

Special Guests, Speakers and Recognition Awards Networking Opportunities and Educational Resources

Food Vendors, Entertainment, Family Friendly, Vendor Market

See you there!

01/16/2025

Happy Birthday, Dr. !

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. King—a global leader who dedicated his life to justice, freedom, and equality. His vision for the continues to inspire us to create a more just, humane, and peaceful world.

We invite you to join us as we continue our 2025 Observance (KHO): https://thekingcenter.org/king-holiday-2025/

Let’s work together to make our 2025 theme, ‘Mission Possible: Protecting Freedom, Justice, and Democracy in the Spirit of Nonviolence365,’ a reality.

01/05/2025

Former President and humanitarian, Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter’s connection to the San Fernando Valley is fascinating. This article beautifully illustrates the genuine and inspirational life the Carter’s lived. They were truly once-in-a-lifetime humans 💛

Thank you, The San Fernando Valley Sun. 💛

World, national, state and local leaders have released statements and condolences following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter on Sunday, Dec. 29. But, for all of the students and […]

01/02/2025

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✨It’s 80’s time! ✨ This Friday, January, 3rd, it’s our first karaoke of the year! JOIN US for 80’s Karaoke featuring ALL NIGHT HAPPY HOUR! From 9pm - 2am, stop by for a drink and sing your favorite 80’s song! From Prince to Madonna, from Bon Jovi to Duran Duran, and Poison to Guns N’ Roses, you can choose any 80’s classic hit! We’ll see you there!

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄

The annual NORAD Tracks Santa program is a decades-long Christmas-themed initiative by the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) that simulates tr...

12/22/2024

The holidays are here! Remember to give yourself plenty of time to get to the airport.

Safe travels ✈️ Happy Holidays ✨

Airport Travel in the SFV Let the Good Times Fly! The holidays are just around the corner: time to start planning that vacation. With the recent issues surrounding airline safety, statistically speaking, traveling by airplane is still the safest form of transportation. So, where are we going? If tra...

11/24/2024