San Fernando Valley

Five people were hospitalized after a rollover crash occurred on the 405 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley. Los Angeles Fire Department crews responded to the incident near the Victory Boulevard exit in Van Nuys.

A planned bike path along the Los Angeles River could potentially connect the western San Fernando Valley to Long Beach. However, an eight-mile downtown gap remains, which has a ballooning price tag.

A semi-truck hauling cars collided with a two-story apartment complex in Panorama City, San Fernando Valley, injuring three people and displacing over a dozen residents. The accident destroyed two units and rendered eight others unlivable, with uncertain repair timelines.

A man is in custody after a police pursuit that began in the San Fernando Valley and continued through Venice and Century City. The chase started around 9:30 p.m. and involved the 405 Freeway before exiting to surface streets. The driver is accused of assaulting an officer.

A semi-truck carrying vehicles crashed into a two-story apartment building on Van Nuys Boulevard in Panorama City, prompting a response from Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters near Osborne Street at 2:19 p.m. The truck lost control while heading southbound.

A man was fatally stabbed on the platform at the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink train station on Friday afternoon. Authorities confirmed the incident but did not provide further details.

A man was fatally stabbed on the platform of the Sylmar/San Fernando Metrolink train station in the San Fernando Valley on Friday afternoon, according to authorities.

A severe heat wave is expected to hit Southern California starting August, with extreme heat warnings issued for temperatures nearing records. High humidity, wildfire risks, and dangerous ocean conditions including large waves and rip currents are also highlighted as major concerns.

A man is wanted for sexually assaulting a woman as she walked home in the Valley Village neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley. The suspect followed the woman after she left the gym and attacked her from behind, forcefully removing her underwear and inserting an object.

Southern California experiences a temporary cooling trend this week, but forecasters warn of returning heat and dangerous beach conditions due to tropical storms. High pressure systems and hurricanes like Fausto and Genevieve contribute to rising temperatures and hazardous surf, with lifeguards performing nearly 2,000 rescues recently.

Neighbors in North Hills, San Fernando Valley, report monthly street takeovers at an intersection where a drifting car caused a crash Sunday, leaving two people hospitalized. The incident occurred at Plummer Street and Haskell Avenue.

Two people were seriously injured after a car struck pedestrians during a street takeover hit-and-run in the North Hills neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley Sunday evening. Paramedics responded to the incident at the intersection of Plummer Street and Haskell Avenue.

A fiery multi-car crash temporarily shut down the 210 Freeway near Hansen Dam in the San Fernando Valley on Saturday. Firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident involving at least two vehicles on the westbound side at 5:48 p.m., extinguishing a burning vehicle.

Multiple people were injured in a reported wrong-way crash on the 210 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley. A truck was engulfed in flames, and all but one westbound lane near Osborne Street was closed.

Multiple people were injured in a possible wrong-way crash on the 210 Freeway near Osborne Street in the San Fernando Valley. A truck was engulfed in flames, and all but one westbound lane was closed.

A beloved San Fernando Valley diner that has operated for nearly 50 years is closing due to rising business costs. Owners Yuk and Sue Wong immigrated from China in 1969 and initially worked at a relative’s diner to save money.

Southern California faces a prolonged heat wave with temperatures reaching up to 105°F inland, accompanied by fire risks due to dry vegetation and dangerous beach conditions from large waves and rip currents.

A Ukrainian woman who fled the war with her fiancé is mourning his death after a fatal crash in San Fernando Valley caused by a driver running a red light. The incident destroyed their American dream.

Maria Franco, a resident of Van Nuys' Park Royale Mobile Home Community, faced financial hardship after job loss and appliance failures. A contractor, Ben Shamoon, installed new water and HVAC systems at no cost through a state incentive program aimed at promoting heat pump adoption. The initiative addresses extreme heat in low-income mobile home parks while reducing pollution.

A big rig crash spilled cinder blocks on the northbound 101 Freeway in Tarzana, causing a SigAlert and lane closures. The incident occurred around 4:10 a.m. near Tampa Avenue in the San Fernando Valley.

The owner of a nail salon in the San Fernando Valley allegedly stole $1.4 million from a dozen people by using connections in the local Vietnamese community to solicit investments that were never repaid.

The owner of a nail salon in the San Fernando Valley is accused of stealing $1.4 million from 12 individuals by leveraging connections in the local Vietnamese community to solicit investments that were never repaid.

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.