San Fernando Valley

Burglars broke into a San Fernando Valley home through a sliding glass door Thursday night, ransacked the residence, and escaped before officers arrived. The incident occurred at a home in the 11200 block of Blix Street, with no one present inside when police arrived.

Los Angeles County is expected to experience 100-degree temperatures and gusty winds next week, increasing wildfire risk. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for specific regions including the San Fernando Valley, San Gabriel Mountains, San Gabriel Valley, and Santa Clarita Valley starting Tuesday.

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 pilot landed at Whiteman Airport, but faulty landing gear caused the plane to crash, according to airport officials. The incident occurred in the San Fernando Valley.

A plane slid off the runway at Whiteman Airport in the San Fernando Valley after landing gear failure, according to airport officials.

Police in Los Angeles are seeking additional victims of a homeless sexual assault suspect, Agustin Vidana, who was taken into custody in the San Fernando Valley. Vidana is known to approach women near San Fernando Road and Shelton Street.

Pacoima, a Los Angeles neighborhood surrounded by highways and heavy industry, faces hazardous air pollution. Residents are using Aeroqual sensors through a program by Pacoima Beautiful to monitor local air quality.

LA officials are again causing issues for the San Fernando Valley's Fourth of July parade by refusing to cover traffic control and street closure costs, as stated in the article.

An LAPD Internal Affairs report alleges that a San Fernando Valley unit operated with a 'rampant culture of misconduct,' while a South L.A. unit faces investigation for allegedly disabling body cameras during traffic stops and conducting improper vehicle searches.

An LAPD Internal Affairs report found that a unit in the San Fernando Valley operated with a 'rampant culture of misconduct,' while another specialized unit in South L.A. is under investigation for allegedly disabling body-worn cameras during traffic stops and conducting improper vehicle searches.

An explosive device was discovered in the Valley Glen neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley, prompting evacuations. A caller reported a suspicious package on the 6100 block of Rhodes Avenue, leading to police confirmation and media coverage.

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.

The California Highway Patrol is pursuing a stolen silver vehicle in the San Fernando Valley, which then moved to the Fontana area on the westbound 10 Freeway. The driver was seen speeding through El Monte and Baldwin Park before the chase continued.

Firefighters on the ground and in the air worked to contain a brush fire near Woodley Lakes Golf Course in the Sepulveda Basin area of Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley on Wednesday afternoon. The fire was first reported around 11:30 a.m. near a radio-controlled airplane field along West Burbank Boulevard.

A former MGA Entertainment employee was charged with stealing over $1 million in diecast model car collectibles from the company's San Fernando Valley factory. Luis Tanahara, a 55-year-old Simi Valley resident, is accused of the theft on February 14.

Two suspects were caught on camera breaking into Today Furniture store in Canoga Park early Thursday morning. The suspects smashed the glass door and stole products along with a delivery truck. The incident was captured on video surveillance.

Seven people face felony charges for organized residential burglaries across Los Angeles County, with at least 20 break-ins linked to South American theft crews operating in the San Fernando Valley. The sophisticated criminal operations use surveillance, disguises, and jamming devices to target affluent neighborhoods. Byron Gonzálo Sáez Sotomayor faces 15 counts of first-degree residential burglary for allegedly burglarizing 18 homes between January 2025 and May 2026.

Seven people have been charged in connection to a surge in residential burglaries in the San Fernando Valley carried out by crews of thieves. The suspects were part of brazen, calculated and predatory crews. Authorities made the arrests as part of a crackdown on the burglaries.

Smoke from the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley is blowing into Los Angeles, with areas of the San Fernando Valley expecting smoke smells tonight and moderate air quality expected to worsen. The Los Angeles Emergency Management Department issued a wildfire smoke advisory. Air quality is currently moderate across the region.

A burglary was reported in the San Fernando Valley just hours after officials announced arrests connected to a string of residential burglaries. The incident occurred at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Valley Village neighborhood. Another burglary was reported despite recent arrests.

Authorities have announced arrests in a series of burglaries across Los Angeles, with one suspect linked to 30 burglaries and another accused of over a dozen break-ins. Mayor Karen Bass reported a 30% reduction in property crimes and burglaries year-to-date. The arrests were made across the San Fernando Valley and the Westside.

The FBI is searching for Manuel Virgen-Galvan in connection with a 2005 murder of a 14-year-old boy in the San Fernando Valley. The murder occurred on June 29, 2005. A reward was established by the Los Angeles City Council in July 2005.

A serial burglar was arrested in Beverlywood and connected to about 25 other burglaries in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. The suspect is tied to a rash of break-ins and a South American theft ring, according to police. The arrest marks a significant development in the investigation of these crimes.

The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for drivers involved in a series of street takeovers across the San Fernando Valley. Witnesses reported gatherings of up to 100 people watching the illegal events. The incidents involved cars blocking roads and doing burnouts.

A 275-pound bear was captured by California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials in the Hansen Dam area and released in Angeles National Forest. The bear had caused a stir and ran from rangers before being caught. The incident occurred on Monday.

Over 100 firefighters battled a massive blaze at an auto salvage yard in the San Fernando Valley on Sunday evening. The fire tore through the yard, prompting a response from the Los Angeles Fire Department. Crews were called to the scene after multiple cars were reported on fire.

A massive bear was spotted roaming loose in the Hansen Dam area of the San Fernando Valley, prompting a heavy presence of police and wildlife officials. The bear's first sighting time remains unclear. Onlookers gathered to catch a glimpse of the animal.

A healthy-looking black bear caused excitement and fear in the Sunland neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley on Saturday evening by wandering through front yards and raiding trash cans on Wheatland and Dale avenues. Neighbors reported mixed reactions, with one woman describing the bear approaching her home.

Residents in the San Fernando Valley are alarmed after a series of burglaries, including an incident in West Hills where suspects returned to a home hours later and stole a vehicle. The latest burglary occurred around 3 a.m. Saturday in a West Hills neighborhood.

Burglars broke into a Woodland Hills home while residents were inside, marking part of a recent surge of similar crimes in the San Fernando Valley. The incident occurred on the 22000 block of Calvert Street and was reported by the Los Angeles Police Department and KTLA.

A vigilant neighbor in Burbank prevented a burglary by alerting police to two suspects in black in a backyard. The incident is linked to a series of break-ins in the San Fernando Valley.

Police are investigating a late-night break-in at a Panorama City home in the San Fernando Valley where a family, including two children, was present. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 9500 block of Cedros Avenue, with two suspects identified as the perpetrators.

The San Fernando Valley is experiencing a surge in home break-ins, prompting the deployment of AI-powered mobile surveillance units in Studio City at the request of the Los Angeles Police Department.

Burglars targeted a home in the Lake Balboa neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley, with residents finding their front door open upon returning home. The Los Angeles Police Department reported the incident occurred around 10 p.m. Friday night at the 7000 block of Shoshone Avenue.

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.

A 29-year-old man, Damian Denzell Robinson, has been charged with multiple sexual assaults targeting female victims across the San Fernando Valley. The Los Angeles Police Department reported at least six incidents involving victims ranging in age from 6 to 73 years old, which occurred on April 19.

A registered sex offender, Damian Denzell Robinson, is accused of committing six sexual assaults against women in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley on April 19. The attacks occurred in public places during the day, including businesses and a retail restroom, as the area faces a broader surge in crime, including organized burglaries in affluent neighborhoods.

A 29-year-old man, Damian Denzell Robinson, identified as a suspect in a series of sexual assaults in the San Fernando Valley, turned himself in to the LAPD’s Devonshire Division and was booked into Valley Jail in Van Nuys.

Damian Denzell Robinson, 29, was arrested after a 6-hour spree of assaults in the San Fernando Valley. He was taken into custody Wednesday night and booked into jail Thursday.

Southern California will experience peak heat on Thursday, with the San Fernando Valley expected to reach 81 degrees, followed by a cooldown and potential light rain over the weekend. KTLA meteorologist Kirk Hawkins highlighted the temperature shift as the warmest day of the week.