Suspects set fire to a vehicle in a CSU Northridge parking lot early July 5. Campus cameras captured the arson. LAPD and LAFD also responded to a vehicle fire on Lassen Street minutes later nearby.
A vacant Walgreens site on Sherman Way in Reseda could become a seven-story, 290-unit apartment building. The proposal is part of a wave of major development projects reshaping the neighborhood's commercial corridors.
A federal judge rejected a plea deal for Woodland Hills resident Yevgeni Gershman, accused of running illegal poker games at Gilbert Arenas' Encino home. Gershman will now face trial in November.
Yaroslav Ponomarenko, 41, was killed in a four-car crash at Lindley Avenue and Victory Boulevard Sunday evening. A driver allegedly ran a red light, causing the collision that also brought down a utility pole.
Actor Josh Duhamel listed his Encino bachelor pad for nearly $3 million. He bought the 3,310-square-foot home in 2017 for $2.65 million and also owns a second Encino home and a Minnesota cabin.
A four-car crash near the Encino-Tarzana border killed one person and injured several others Sunday evening. The collision on Lindley Avenue also knocked down a utility pole, sending power lines across the roadway.
The Calabasas City Council adopted a Community Wildfire Protection Plan on June 10, 2026, after nearby fires and an insurance crisis raised stakes for every homeowner in the canyon community.
A man was wounded in an early morning shooting on Cahuenga Boulevard in Toluca Lake. The incident follows a ransacked home in the same neighborhood, raising concerns among residents about rising crime.
San Fernando Police Chief Fabian Valdez retires June 19 after 28 years on the force and four years as chief. The city will name an interim chief to lead the department forward.
Approximately 2,500 Porter Ranch customers remain without power as LADWP crews work overnight to restore service after an outage began late on June 28.
Chatsworth Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo advances to the November general election with 55.6% of the primary vote. Republican Ricky Tracy Hayes II will be her opponent.
LAFD crews responded Thursday to a structure fire at 13131 N Glenoaks Boulevard in Sylmar. Fire Station 91 was assigned to the call. Officials have not confirmed injuries. A separate two-vehicle accident on N Sylmar Avenue on June 26 left one person in critical condition.
The LA County Fire Department's USA-2 rescue team, based in Pacoima, deployed to Venezuela on Thursday after two massive earthquakes killed at least 188 people. The 71-person team brought search dogs and 84,000 pounds of equipment to aid in recovery efforts.
LAFD responded to a large trash fire at a Sun Valley scrap yard on Saturday. No injuries or structural damage were reported at the Tujunga Avenue site.
A man in critical condition fell up to 45 feet at a North Hollywood construction site on Friday. Fire crews rescued him from a subterranean concrete space near Cleon Avenue.
A Panorama City homeless encampment reappeared after a city clear-out last month. An activist with Hope The Mission says there are four or five times more homeless people than available beds in the San Fernando Valley.
Van Nuys resident Oren David Shachar, 59, faces 16 federal counts for allegedly billing Medicare $27 million for hospice care provided to dead or ineligible patients. Shachar purchased identities from funeral home workers and funneled proceeds into luxury purchases including a Rolls-Royce Phantom.
Two masked suspects fled a Studio City home on Berry Drive Friday night after the alarm sounded. LAPD searched for 45 minutes but the pair remain at large. One suspect may have been armed. Homeowners were inside during the incident.
The Office actor Leslie David Baker and music producer Tony Vennie opened a Honey Baked Ham store at 14427 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. The grand opening is set for July 11, 2026.
Miguel Raudes, a 46-year-old Northridge contractor, has been detained by ICE for over four weeks at Adelanto despite winning a 2023 immigration court ruling that barred his deportation to Nicaragua. DHS is now seeking a third-country removal.
Eight people were hospitalized after a six-vehicle crash in Reseda on Tuesday. One person was ejected and two were in critical condition. LAPD is investigating as roads remain closed on North Tampa Avenue.
A Los Angeles judge ruled that Michael Gledhill, charged with murdering actor James Handy in Tarzana, is not mentally competent to stand trial. Gledhill was ordered to receive involuntary medication for one year. The case will resume if he is later found competent.
Orange groundwater flowing down Encino's Ballina Canyon streets has stained homes, caused accidents, and sparked safety fears. A permanent fix could cost $5 million to $15 million, but residents say the city has no funding timeline.
The Calabasas City Council adopted a Community Wildfire Protection Plan on June 10, creating a formal strategy for fire preparedness, defensible space, and evacuation readiness. Construction also begins on a new roundabout at West Calabasas Road.
The Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council voted on whether to oppose Council File 26-0638, a measure that would allow noncitizens to vote in Los Angeles city and school board elections. The Los Angeles City Council advanced the measure 10-5 on June 17 for the November 3 ballot.
San Fernando Police Chief Fabian Valdez has been forced out after four years of conflict with the police union. Retired Pasadena Chief John Perez, linked to two major settlements totaling $10.7 million, now oversees the department. City officials are not granting interviews.
A new UCLA study published June 2026 finds Porter Ranch residents experienced 26 more emergency department visits per 1,000 people during the Aliso Canyon gas blowout, with spikes in respiratory, gastrointestinal, and anxiety-related conditions.
Four masked suspects are sought after a motorcyclist was shot once in the back during an alleged road-rage incident in Saugus on Sunday night. Detectives recovered shell casings across a quarter-mile stretch of Bouquet Canyon Road.
A 77-year-old pilot survived a runway overrun at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima, reigniting calls from local officials to close the county-owned airfield. The FAA says the airport cannot shut down while it accepts federal funding.
LAPD arrested 35-year-old Agustin Vidana in Sun Valley in connection with alleged sexual assaults. Detectives are seeking additional victims and have released his photo to the public. Vidana is held on a $1.375 million booking hold.
A transgender woman was assaulted in North Hollywood after confronting a man about dogs left in a hot car. The LAPD is investigating the incident as a felony hate crime and expects an arrest. Meanwhile, about 20 cars were broken into on Erwin Street in a separate overnight smash-and-grab spree.
Panorama City residents face unhealthy air quality as the Boyle Heights warehouse fire enters its sixth day. LAFD Chief Jaime Moore says smoke will linger for two to three more days. Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency.
Comedian Carlos Mencia faces arraignment today at the Van Nuys Courthouse on 12 felony tax counts. Prosecutors allege he failed to report $8.7 million in income from 2019 to 2024.
Universal Studios Hollywood has expanded its security bubble to include Universal CityWalk for the first time since 2001. New metal detection hubs at parking structures mean Studio City visitors now screen before entering the entertainment district.
Van Lokeren Construction Inc. of Sherman Oaks has reached a tentative settlement in a gender discrimination lawsuit filed by former employee Maria de Lourdes Cervantes, who alleged the firm owner told her she was stepping into a man's world.
A suspect was arrested in Northridge after stabbing a victim described as his brother and barricading himself in a backyard. The 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. standoff forced neighborhood evacuations. No charges have been filed publicly.
Reseda father Erick Denton has filed a motion seeking psychological records about Liliana Carrillo, the woman who drowned their three children in their Reseda apartment in 2021. Denton argues the records are critical to his ongoing civil lawsuit against the LAPD.
Michelin-recommended restaurant Nàdair in Woodland Hills will close June 27, citing unsustainable economics. Chef Kevin Gillespie's Scottish-Southern concept earned critical acclaim before shutting down after two years.
Veteran actor James Handy, 81, was stabbed to death in his Tarzana neighborhood. His girlfriend's son, Michael Gledhill, 44, was charged with murder after making a bizarre 911 call. Bail is set at $2 million.
An Encino mansion owned by talent manager Andy Bachman has drawn national attention after neighbors reported large parties, a swatting incident, and a commercial-scale content operation. Celebrities including Ray J, Blac Chyna, Shannon Elizabeth, and Offset have appeared at the property. City Councilmember Nithya Raman says the city is monitoring the situation. No violations have been issued.
The Calabasas City Council adopted a Community Wildfire Protection Plan on June 10, 2026. The decision comes after two nearby wildfires in May and June underscored the region's fire risk. The plan covers defensible space, home hardening, and evacuation readiness.
Bondfield, LLC has secured permits for a $4 million, five-story apartment building with 13 units at 4423 North Cartwright Avenue in Toluca Lake. Two units will be affordable.
Joshua Trujillo, 43, son of San Fernando Pastor Rudy Trujillo, was shot and killed May 30 at a Santa Clarita sports complex. The LA County Sheriff's Department says an uninvolved third person fired the fatal shot. No charges have been filed.
A Porter Ranch resident captured video of a stray cat chasing a coyote away from another cat in her backyard. The incident follows a similar viral video from Ontario of a mother cat fighting off a coyote. Both cats in Porter Ranch were unharmed.
Three Placerita Bible Church leaders are named in a civil lawsuit filed in the Chatsworth Courthouse over allegations that nude photos were shared without consent. One defendant, Adam Tyson, has ties to rapper Kanye West.
The LAPD released video showing officers shooting Jason Vega on the 210 Freeway in Sylmar after he allegedly attempted to carjack a pickup truck while armed with a handgun. Three officers opened fire. Vega was taken into custody and treated at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center.
A small plane crashed at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima after landing gear failure, injuring the 77-year-old pilot. The fifth major incident since 2020 has renewed calls from Supervisor Lindsey Horvath and Councilmember Monica Rodriguez to close the airfield.
LAPD arrested 35-year-old Agustin Vidana in Sun Valley in connection with alleged sexual assaults. Felony charges have been filed and the suspect is held on a $1.375 million bond. Detectives are seeking additional victims.
About 20 cars were broken into along Erwin Street near Cahuenga Boulevard in North Hollywood early Thursday. The LAPD received a report at 5 a.m. and is asking residents with video footage to contact detectives. No arrests have been made.
The family of Nilo Ortiz, a 78-year-old Panorama City man who died after an alleged robbery scam at Seafood City, is seeking justice as his widow testifies in Los Angeles County Superior Court. His daughter, Rhiza Pascua, is calling for greater senior safety awareness.