Trash Pick-up on Presidents Day 2-16-2026

Posted on 02/15/2026

This Monday, February 16th, is Presidents' Day. Your Trash Pick-up Service will not be changed due to the holiday.
 
In Los Angeles, trash pickup is delayed by one day for the remainder of the week if a holiday falls on your regular collection day. The six holidays that cause delays are......

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Free Sand Bags in preparation of rainfall

Posted on 02/15/2026

LAFD / LOS ANGELES-

To help City of Los Angeles residents prepare for rainstorm needs, the Los Angeles Fire Department provides free ready-to-fill sandbags year-round at: 

  • Sylmar / City of San Fernando - Sylmar Recreation Center, adjacent to Fire Station 91, 14430 Polk Street. Bags at Fire Station

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Advisory: President’s Day Adverse Weather Event (Start: Monday, Feb. 16, 2026)

Posted on 02/14/2026

City of Los Angeles Emergency Alert: The National Weather Service has forecast that a major storm will impact the City of Los Angeles beginning Monday, February 16, through at least Friday, February 20.  The worst of the storm is anticipated on Monday, February 16, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

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Presidents' Day • Monday,  February 16th, 2026

Posted on 02/13/2026

Presidents’ Day, in the United States, holiday (third Monday in February) popularly recognized as honoring George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. The day is sometimes understood as a celebration of the birthdays and lives of all U.S. presidents.

Monday, February 16. Federal offices, banks, and the U.S. Postal Service are closed, though many retail businesses remain open.

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20-minute police chase across Sylmar • Thursday, Feb 12th, 2026

Posted on 02/13/2026

Over the course of the 20-minute chase, the suspect drove across various parts of Sylmar before eventually pulling over and surrendering to the cops. No one was hurt in the arrest process.

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Want a career with the Los Angeles Fire Department?

Posted on 02/13/2026

Curious about a career with the Los Angeles Fire Department?
Join us at the LAFD Career Expo on March 7, 2026 at Frank Hotchkin Memorial Training Center to meet firefighters, specialists, and recruiters who can walk you through the path to the badge.

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Do you want to know what is happening in your community?

Posted on 02/11/2026

Sign up to receive your Sylmar Neighborhood Council meeting agendas as they get posted.

 No Junk Mail • No ads • Just Agendas!

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FREE Citizenship Classes in Spanish (Ciudadania en Espanol) at Sylmar Library

Posted on 02/11/2026

FREE weekly class offered in Spanish. Contact the library to sign up. Please tell your friends and family interested in passing the citizenship exam to contact us for more information and to sign up!

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Assemblywoman Celeste Rodriguez • EVENT • Sat. Feb. 14th

Posted on 02/11/2026

This Saturday, we’re spreading love—not hate—in the 818 by sharing Know Your Rights information with our neighbors. Join us for a community literature drop and help protect families.

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Emergency Management Department Los Angeles

Posted on 02/11/2026

The official readiness, response & recovery agency for L.A. City families, businesses & communities.

Stay Prepared with the Emergency Management Department’s Monthly Newsletters

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