Encino

The evacuation warning in Encino was lifted as crews gained control of a brush fire that started around noon near the 4500 block of North Encino Avenue. The fire initially covered half an acre but quickly expanded to five acres.

An evacuation warning in Encino was lifted as crews gained control of a brush fire that started near the 4500 block of North Encino Avenue. The fire rapidly expanded from half an acre to five acres within hours.

A small brush fire erupted in Encino near the Sepulveda Basin on Tuesday. The incident is localized and described as a minor fire.

A four-car crash near the Tarzana-Encino border resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident on Lindley Avenue, where one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

A new poll by the West Health-Gallup Affordability Index reveals that only 49% of U.S. adults could afford high-quality healthcare in 2025, down from 56% in 2021. Rising healthcare costs and financial burdens have left many Americans, like Twannetta Weaver and Inger Perez, struggling to balance medical expenses with other essential needs, with half of respondents expressing concern about affording care in 2026.

Residents of an Encino neighborhood report that a home on Weddington Street, allegedly used for adult content production, has caused disruptive parties and chaos on their quiet street. Neighbors described the property as a hotspot for constant visitors and rowdy gatherings.

A large bear was seen roaming near homes in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles near the 405-101 Freeway interchange on Tuesday night. Preliminary reports indicate the bear was spotted near the 3900 block of Sepulveda Boulevard in Encino around 10 p.m., though law enforcement has not yet verified details.

Residents in an Encino neighborhood are frustrated with the owner of a mansion on the 4400 block of Grimes Place, who hosts unruly, illegal weekend parties that bring crime and violence to the area. The parties, which attract hundreds of people and last well into the night, have led to ongoing complaints from neighbors.

An alert dog prevented an attempted break-in at an Encino home by barking around 12:30 a.m. on Thursday. The resident heard the dog, hid in a bedroom with the pet, and called 911. Officers responded to the two-story home on Valley Vista Boulevard.

A person was killed in a chain reaction crash on the westbound 101 Freeway in Encino overnight. The incident occurred around 1:56 a.m. Saturday near White Oak Avenue, as reported by the Los Angeles Fire Department.

A burglary spree targeting affluent neighborhoods in Los Angeles has escalated, with masked thieves striking multiple areas and a violent home invasion resulting in a 70-year-old woman being strangled. A former LAPD investigator warns that burglars are using online research and strategic planning to exploit vulnerabilities in high-end homes.

Three people were detained after a robbery involving force at an alleged gambling operation in Encino. The incident occurred around 1:05 p.m. near Valley Vista Boulevard and Sherman Oaks Avenue, as reported by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Los Angeles County is experiencing a surge in residential burglaries, prompting increased police patrols and resources. Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD have deployed targeted strategies, including mobile license plate readers and air support, to address the spike in high-end home break-ins in neighborhoods like Sherman Oaks and Encino.