12 Must-Read Stories From Northridge And Nearby

NORTHRIDGE, CA — It was a busy week on the San Fernando Valley — from unique real estate to police chases, there is always something happening in Northridge and nearby. Here are seven must-see stories from the San Fernando Valley area this week:

LA's Last Commercial Citrus Farm Hits The Market
A tug-of-war may be brewing over the fate of the historic Bothwell Ranch, a living link to the region's citrus roots.

Woman Arrested In Holocaust Survivor's Hit & Run Death
Police say they arrested the woman who struck a 91-year-old Holocaust Survivor and left him to die in the San Fernando Valley.

Worsening Smog Hits San Fernando Valley Disproportionately
Air quality in the Southland is on the decline, but the deadly impact is hitting some communities harder than others.

Sewer Trench Collapses Killing Worker in Encino
The worker was killed Wednesday evening while working on a sewer line near Ventura Boulevard.

Driver Fleeing Police Crashes, Killing Bystander In Northridge
An innocent bystander was killed along with a 24-year-old man who crashed into a parked vehicle while fleeing police in Northridge.

Abuse Suit Against San Fernando Valley Lawmaker Tossed
A judge Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit brought against Rep. Tony Cardenas, but the details around the dissolution of the case are murky.

Car Crashes Through Northridge Tire Shop
Two cars traveling at high rates of speed each lost control and crashed after hitting a dip in the road in Northridge, according to police.

Brush Fire Scorches A Half-Acre Near Chatsworth
Firefighters quickly contained a brush fire at the county line.

Man With Cane Nearly Run Down In North Hollywood Police Chase
A wild police chase in the San Fernando Valley involved several close calls for other drivers and a pedestrian.

Fire Damages Northridge Apartment Building
A fire broke out at a Northridge apartment building Monday afternoon, but firefighters quickly contained the damage.

5 Tied To Valley Clinics Charged With $20M Fraud
Five people tied to San Fernando Valley clinics pleaded not guilty to a $20 million healthcare fraud scheme.

Fourth Of July Fire Engulfs Studio City Garage
The blaze threatened a series of detached garages near the Los Angeles River in Studio City.