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Latest news from Pacoima in the San Fernando Valley.

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Jun 1, 2026
Pacoima
Pacoima: Over 100 Firefighters Battle Explosions and Black Smoke as Auto Salvage Yard Blazes on Montague Street
Over 100 firefighters battled a massive blaze at a Pacoima auto salvage yard on Montague Street Sunday evening. Explosions from combustible metals and concerns about electric vehicles complicated the response. The property was red-tagged after the fire.
Marisol Vega·Jun 1, 2026
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Jun 3, 2026
softball
Pacoima: Arleta Softball’s Pacoima-Raised Co-Captains Lead Historic Run to City Section Title

Pacoima-raised co-captains Adriana Vasquez Duran and Emily Sandoval lead Arleta High to its first CIF City Section Division II title and a matchup against top-seeded Madison in the regional playoffs.

Marisol Vega·Jun 3, 2026

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Jun 4, 2026

Pacoima: $850,000 in Federal Funds Will Install Cool Roofs at San Fernando Gardens to Combat Deadly Heat

Congresswoman Luz Rivas secured $850,000 in federal funding for cool roofs at Pacoima's San Fernando Gardens public housing complex, protecting 1,500 residents from extreme heat ahead of a forecasted hot summer.

Marisol Vega·Jun 4, 2026

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May 31, 2026

Pacoima: 77-Year-Old Driver Crashes Into Metrolink Train, 43 Passengers Safe

A 77-year-old driver crashed into a Metrolink train in Pacoima Saturday morning. The motorist suffered minor injuries while all 43 passengers on the train were unharmed.

Marisol Vega·May 31, 2026

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May 20, 2026

Pacoima Business Owners Credit ABC7 Investigation for Clearing Montague Street Encampment Dubbed 'Skid Row of the Valley'

Pacoima business owners say the city finally cleared a Montague Street encampment dubbed the 'Skid Row of the Valley' only after ABC7 investigated their complaints. Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez says 373 individuals have been housed through her RV-to-Home program.

Marisol Vega·May 20, 2026

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Jun 23, 2026

Whiteman Airport

Pacoima Plane Crash Sparks Renewed Calls to Close Whiteman Airport

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.

Marisol Vega·Jun 23, 2026

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Jun 17, 2026

Pacoima: 77-Year-Old Pilot Walks Away After Plane Crashes Into Whiteman Airport Parking Lot

A 77-year-old pilot walked away after his small plane veered off the runway and crashed into a parking lot at Whiteman Airport in Pacoima. The Whiteman Airport Coalition said landing gear failed to deploy. Fuel leaked but was contained. No one outside the airport was injured.

Marisol Vega·Jun 17, 2026

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Jun 20, 2026

Whiteman Airport

Pacoima Plane Crash Sparks Renewed Fight to Close Whiteman Airport

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.

Marisol Vega·Jun 20, 2026

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Jun 29, 2026

Pacoima Rescue Team Deploys to Venezuela After Deadly Earthquakes Kill 188

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.

Marisol Vega·Jun 29, 2026

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May 28, 2026

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

Pacoima: Vaughn School Breaks Ground on Wellness Center and 21-Apartment Housing Project

Vaughn Next Century Learning Center in Pacoima broke ground on a wellness center and 21-unit apartment building. The project aims to expand mental health services and provide workforce housing for teachers in hard-to-fill positions.

Marisol Vega·May 28, 2026

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May 5, 2026

Bear Spotted in Pacoima Neighbors Trigger School Lockdowns as Wildlife Roams Residential Area

A large bear spotted roaming Pacoima neighborhoods triggered school lockdowns before being tranquilized by wildlife officials. The 275-pound male bear has been tagged and will be released to the Angeles National Forest.

Marisol Vega·May 5, 2026