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Latest news from Van Nuys in the San Fernando Valley.

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Carlos Mencia
Carlos Mencia Arraigned Monday at Van Nuys Courthouse on 12 Felony Tax Evasion Counts
Comedian Carlos Mencia faces arraignment Monday at the Van Nuys Courthouse on 12 felony tax evasion counts. Prosecutors allege he failed to report $8.7 million in income from 2019 to 2024. He remains in custody on $250,000 bail.
Marisol Vega·Jun 19, 2026
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crime
Van Nuys Man Sentenced to 56 Years to Life for Fatal Stabbing of Stepfather

Robert Schneider, 59, of Van Nuys was sentenced to 56 years to life in prison for the 2018 fatal stabbing of his stepfather, Steven Waite, in Lawndale. A neighbor witnessed the attack and followed Schneider to deputies.

Marisol Vega·Jun 17, 2026

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Jun 4, 2026

Rebecca Grossman

Van Nuys Jury Awards $176 Million in Rebecca Grossman Westlake Village Crash Verdict

A Van Nuys jury awarded $176 million to the family of two boys killed in a 2020 Westlake Village crash, holding Rebecca Grossman and Scott Erickson liable. Punitive damages phase begins Thursday.

Marisol Vega·Jun 4, 2026

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Jun 2, 2026

Van Nuys Court: YouTube Star Jack Doherty Accused of Ordering Bodyguard to Attack Plaintiff for Viral Content

A Van Nuys Superior Court judge will decide whether YouTube star Jack Doherty must reveal his finances before trial in a lawsuit alleging he ordered his bodyguard to assault a man during a live-streamed Halloween party for viral content.

Marisol Vega·Jun 2, 2026

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Jun 1, 2026

Van Nuys to Westwood: I-405 Northbound Closures Hit Sepulveda Pass This Weekend, Caltrans Warns

Van Nuys drivers face extended weekend lane reductions on northbound I-405 through the Sepulveda Pass as Caltrans continues a $143.7 million repaving project. Full overnight closures are scheduled for June 6 and June 8.

Marisol Vega·Jun 1, 2026

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May 30, 2026

Van Nuys: 21-Year-Old Resident Dies After CHP Pursuit Ends With Land Rover Submerged in Lake Isabella

Van Nuys resident Ashot Geboyan, 21, was identified as the driver who died after a CHP pursuit ended with his Land Rover submerged in Lake Isabella in Kernville.

Marisol Vega·May 30, 2026

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May 28, 2026

Van Nuys Car Wash Owner Rafie Shouhed Sues Federal Agencies for $50 Million, Says ICE Agents Assaulted Him During Raid

Rafie Shouhed, 80, is seeking $50 million from federal agencies after alleging ICE agents assaulted and detained him during a September 2025 raid on his Van Nuys car wash. DHS disputes the claims, saying Shouhed obstructed the operation.

Marisol Vega·May 28, 2026

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May 27, 2026

Van Nuys Tech Company at Center of Ozzy Osbourne AI Avatar That Fans Call 'Disrespectful'

Proto Hologram, a Van Nuys technology firm, partnered with the Osbourne family to create an AI avatar of the late Ozzy Osbourne. The digital version will speak and interact with fans in real time, sparking backlash from fans who call the project disrespectful.

Marisol Vega·May 27, 2026

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May 25, 2026

Van Nuys Residents Among Targets of Serial Burglar Facing 26 Years in Prison, 19 Felony Counts

Byron Gonzálo Sáez Sotomayor faces 19 felony counts for a serial burglary campaign that targeted 18 homes across the San Fernando Valley, including Van Nuys. He is held on $1.4 million bail and faces up to 26 years in prison.

Marisol Vega·May 25, 2026

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May 20, 2026

Van Nuys Residents Face 26 New Anti-Camping Zones After City Council Vote

The LA City Council voted 11-4 to add 26 new anti-camping zones in the Sixth District, affecting Van Nuys and surrounding neighborhoods. Critics say the law displaces unhoused residents without solving homelessness.

Marisol Vega·May 20, 2026

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May 16, 2026

Van Nuys Native Ivan Barahona Among First Three SJSU Golfers to Reach NCAA Regional in Same Season

Van Nuys native Ivan Barahona joins teammates as first three SJSU golfers to reach NCAA Regional in same season at historic Trysting Tree Golf Club competition.

Marisol Vega·May 16, 2026

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May 12, 2026

Driver Smashes Into Van Nuys Storefront At High Speed, Severe Structural Damage Reported

A driver reportedly smashed a blue vehicle into a Van Nuys storefront on West Saticoy Street at 2:14 a.m. on May 8, 2026, causing severe structural damage. The driver was transported to a hospital in unknown condition and investigators found a beer can in the wreckage.

Marisol Vega·May 12, 2026

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May 5, 2026

Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash at Van Nuys Intersection Leaves Victim Unidentified

A 40-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash at a Van Nuys intersection on Monday evening. The suspect was taken into custody after officers noticed damage to his vehicle.

Marisol Vega·May 5, 2026