Van Nuys
Coverage of Van Nuys in the Nexus archive.
- Social media influencer pleads not guilty in 2024 Malibu crash that killed rideshare driver
A social media influencer named Summer Wheaton, 35, pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter and two DUI charges following a 2024 Malibu crash on the Fourth of July that killed a rideshare driver. The incident occurred after a party at Nobu, and Wheaton faces legal proceedings in Van Nuys.
- Van Nuys opens new tiny home village with 100 beds for people experiencing homelessness
Van Nuys has opened a new tiny home village with 50 units and 100 beds for people experiencing homelessness. This marks the fourth such site in Council District 2 and expands efforts to transition individuals out of homelessness.
- Motorist strikes 2 pedestrians in Van Nuys, both hospitalized
Two pedestrians were struck by a motorist in Van Nuys on Thursday morning around 8:15 a.m. on West Victory Boulevard. Both victims were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. The incident remains under investigation by first responders.
- Van Nuys hit-and-run leaves pedestrian dead, police searching for suspect
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a driver in Van Nuys late Monday night. The crash occurred at the area of Sepulveda Boulevard and Sherman Way. Police are searching for the suspect.
- Pedestrian killed by Metrolink train in Van Nuys
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Metrolink train in Van Nuys on May 1. The incident occurred on the 16000 block of Roscoe Boulevard just after 7 a.m., with police responding to the collision and finding the pedestrian deceased at the scene.
- South American crime tourism crew stole $24M in nationwide luxury heists operating from bogus car rental: feds
A California man admitted to leading a 'crime tourism' ring that facilitated nearly $24 million in luxury goods thefts across the U.S. using a fraudulent car rental company, Driver Power Rentals. Juan Carlos Thola-Duran and his co-conspirator Ana Maria Arriagada provided stolen vehicles and fake identities to South American thieves, who stole electronics, jewelry, and designer goods, laundering proceeds through structured financial transactions.
- Arson suspect sought after multiple rubbish fires in Van Nuys
Authorities are seeking an arson suspect after three rubbish fires broke out in the 15000 block of Burbank Boulevard in Van Nuys. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incidents within a two-hour span Wednesday morning.