San Fernando Daily Briefing: Safety Updates and Weekend Plans

Here is a quick look at what is shaping life around San Fernando and Sylmar on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from public safety to neighborhood events.

Valley Stabbing Leaves Family Shaken but Recovering

Authorities say a 10-year-old girl and her 70-year-old grandfather were stabbed during a suspected carjacking in the San Fernando Valley on Friday morning. The pair were reportedly driving to school when a man approached their vehicle on Eldora Avenue, attacked the grandfather, and fled in the family’s car.

First responders treated both victims at the scene before taking them to a nearby hospital. The girl was released by midday, while her grandfather remains hospitalized with serious but stable neck injuries, according to officials. Police later arrested a suspect believed to be responsible. The investigation is continuing, and neighbors are being urged to stay alert and report any suspicious behavior.

Emergency Preparedness Fair at L.A. Mission College

Just up the road in Sylmar, residents are being encouraged to spend part of their Saturday getting ready for disasters. A free emergency preparedness event is running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at L.A. Mission College on Eldridge Avenue.

The fair, hosted by county leaders and social services staff, offers help enrolling in assistance programs, information on emergency supplies, and tips on how to prepare older adults, children, and pets for earthquakes, wildfires, and power outages. San Fernando and northeast Valley residents can drop in, ask questions, and leave with concrete steps to make their households more resilient.

Eco-Friendly Foraging in the Hills Above Sylmar

For those looking to get outside today, an eco-friendly foraging walk is scheduled at Reptacular Ranch in the Sylmar foothills. The guided outing introduces participants to edible and medicinal plants that grow wild around the region, including many invasive species.

Organizers frame the event as both a nature walk and a lesson in sustainability, showing how careful foraging can reduce reliance on chemical weed control and deepen people’s connection to local landscapes.

Community Calendar: Food Drive, Tax Help and Local Market

Several other events around the Valley round out the weekend. A morning food pantry drive at Cal State Northridge is collecting donations to support students and families facing food insecurity. Free income tax preparation is being offered during the late morning and early afternoon, aimed at helping low- and moderate-income households get filings done early.

In Granada Hills, a Friday night farmers market brought together local growers, food vendors, and small businesses, kicking off the weekend with music and family-friendly activities. Later today, a sneaker and streetwear gathering will give local collectors and small brands a place to buy, sell, and trade.

Sources

• https://people.com/10-year-old-girl-and-grandpa-stabbed-while-on-their-way-to-school-by-carjacker-11901958
• https://dpss.lacounty.gov/en/events/2026/02/emergency-preparedness.html
• https://rodeorealty.blog/2026/02/05/february-6-february-8-weekend-events/
• https://sanfernandosun.com/