A recycling-yard blaze at 4560 W. Doran St. in Atwater Village was knocked down in about an hour; no injuries were reported.

An exchange of gunfire near Sherman Way left one person dead and another hospitalized in Winnetka; LAPD says the confrontation followed an apparent altercation.

Two people were arrested after shots were fired outside a Van Nuys apartment complex. Police say a fight broke out and a pursuit led to two detentions.

The Fox Fire was reported in Ventura County on Jan. 19; initial reports say it was discovered about 5:57 p.m. and is burning on private land with cause and containment not yet released.

Burbank police say Larixon Oinescu and Maria Grigore targeted seniors in distraction-style jewelry thefts; both were booked on suspicion of felony elder abuse.

The City Council advanced an ordinance that would force Charter Reform commissioners to disclose private communications as the panel rushes toward a spring deadline.

An $87M CMBS loan on Pinnacle II at 3300 W. Olive Ave. was moved to special servicing Dec. 30, 2025, as lenders eye a June 2026 maturity.

Masked intruders entered Troy Garity’s Los Angeles home while he was out of town; police say three people used a rear sliding door and fled in a car. No arrests reported yet.

A masked man reportedly tried to rob a North Hollywood Laundry King and shoved the owner's wife to the floor, leaving the owner shaken and considering 24-hour security.

A six-month-old mountain lion cub was rescued after being found in the middle of a Castaic roadway. CDFW says tests are underway and reunification with the mother is being explored.

LAPD released footage Friday of a Dec. 8 officer‑involved shooting outside a Reseda 7‑Eleven. The man was later identified as Alex Canizales and authorities say the probe is ongoing.

Two armed robberies at shopping centers near Calabasas left shoppers shaken; detectives say suspects remain at large and are asking for tips.

Several officers were hurt after an LAPD unit crashed on Osborne Street near Whiteman Airport. Officials say at least four people were injured and one person was hospitalized.

Three people were hospitalized after a car crashed into Hair Etc. in Canoga Park. Two men were in serious condition and a teen suffered minor injuries.

Linc Housing has started construction on a 194-unit affordable project at 17100 Victory Boulevard, including 48 supportive units and rooftop decks.

Two suspected drunk drivers were arrested in Newhall early Sunday after one hit a parked patrol car and another nearly struck a deputy.

A late-night patrol stop in Santa Clarita led to the arrest of a 54-year-old and the recovery of a U-Haul and trailer reported stolen from other cities.

A passenger video shows a man strip during a Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour Saturday as security moved in and guests were given express passes.

A high‑speed traffic stop on SR‑118 ended with CHP seizing a loaded gun, suspected marijuana, nitrous canisters and other drugs, the agency says.

A pursuit tied to a Camarillo homicide closed the 405 off‑ramp at Imperial Highway in Hawthorne; the suspect later died inside the vehicle, authorities say.

HSI agents raided a Calabasas–Hidden Hills property last week, seizing about 30 firearms plus suspected card‑making gear tied to an alleged international fraud ring.

State inspectors and union leaders say pepper-spray deployments and youth-on-youth violence rose sharply at Sylmar’s Barry J. Nidorf after transfers from Los Padrinos. Regulators and supervisors are pushing for fixes.

Windows were smashed and a neighbor saw two men load bags, police say. Investigators report more than $200,000 in jewelry and over $25,000 in cash were taken.

LAPD arrested a 33-year-old man after a 23-year-old reported being raped during a San Fernando Valley medical appointment; detectives say there may be other victims.

Unusually warm weather arrives Tuesday with highs near 84°F and a midweek peak near 90°F. Gusty Santa Anas and coastal advisories are possible.

Deputies in Canyon Country say they seized hundreds of doses of meth and heroin and arrested two men after a Sunday contact near a convenience store.

Sierra Canyon's Chatsworth campus is mourning after an Upper Campus student died in a car crash; the school canceled events and arranged wellness support for students.

Councilmembers authorized talks with Serrano for Main Street, approved three hydrogen buses and set aside funds for housing and community grants.

Sheriff’s homicide detectives say they responded to a shooting at 25000 De Wolfe Road in Newhall; the Halloween party turned deadly and an arrest is now reported.

LAFD posted an alert Thursday about a technical rescue near 5400 N Coldwater Canyon Ave in Valley Village; FS102 was listed among responding units.

A motorcyclist allegedly hit 120 mph during a Friday-night chase that ended when officers detained the rider inside a Pasadena parking garage.

A Woodland Hills jewelry shop was robbed through the roof early Saturday; owners watched the theft live on security cameras and estimate roughly $100,000 in losses.

A teenager was wounded Monday near a North Hollywood Taco Bell. Authorities have released few details as investigators work the scene.

A shooting was reported Monday across from a North Hollywood high school; one person was shot and a potential suspect was detained.

Developer Azure plans to remake the long‑vacant Reseda Theatre into a 15,860 sq ft food hall with an upstairs microcinema and restored marquee.

Din Tai Fung is headed to Westfield Topanga in 2027, bringing its signature xiao long bao to the Canoga Park/Woodland Hills border.

A Riverside man was arrested after a Soledad Canyon traffic stop turned up a loaded firearm and mismatched ID. Deputies say he remains held on felony weapons charges.

Shine LA and Hope the Mission teamed at Hansen Dam for a fun run, cleanup, resource fair and roughly 10,000 meals for shelter residents. The activation is part of a monthly citywide effort ahead of major events.

Hazmat crews investigated a chemical call near Panorama High. LAFD says it was an accidental pepper‑spray release and there is no ongoing threat.

Emergency crews responded to a person on an overpass above the westbound 118 in Granada Hills, prompting lane closures and Valley traffic delays. LAFD and CHP handled the scene.

Glendale police arrested five family members last week in a distraction-theft probe that recovered jewelry, fake IDs, re-encoded cards and $11,507 while detectives work to identify more victims.

Federal prosecutors say fraudsters used stolen IDs and forged deeds to sell a $1.5M Burbank home and pull about $975K; three people were arrested and one suspect remains at large.

LAFD posted an alert early Saturday reporting a structure fire at 12970 W Branford St in Pacoima. Crews from FS98 were dispatched and details were limited at the time.

LAFD says crews knocked down an auto fire inside a structure at 8513 N. Cedros Ave in Panorama City; Station 81 was listed among responders and the scene was listed as "now out."

A San Fernando Valley pursuit ended Saturday night in Reseda as two patrol cars collided, leaving officers hospitalized and a suspect in custody.

Five people were detained after shots were fired at an apartment complex near Laurel Canyon and Saticoy in North Hollywood; a man in his 20s was found wounded and the investigation is ongoing.

A Burbank police pursuit ended on the westbound 134 near Buena Vista Street on Monday. CHP says the driver is in custody and lanes were closed while officers investigated.

LA28 will convert Sepulveda Basin and Lake Balboa into a Valley Zone for BMX, skateboarding, modern pentathlon and 3x3 basketball — a first for the region. Local leaders say businesses stand to gain.

Metro approved a tunneled Sepulveda heavy‑rail line that could cut Valley‑to‑Westside trips to under 20 minutes and ease the 405's chokehold.

Chicago‑born Cafecito has posted "Coming soon" signage at Agoura Meadows, pointing to a new Agoura Hills location. The chain's menu blends Cuban coffee, pressed sandwiches and cocktails.

A Woodland Hills film accountant is expected to plead guilty after prosecutors say he siphoned nearly $2M from indie productions and spent it on luxury goods, Vegas trips and payments to women.

A Sunland woman with a disability was triaged after reporting she was held at knifepoint by her husband; LAPD arrested a suspect after breaching the home.

A car struck a pole in Pacoima on Saturday, killing one person and injuring two others while the intersection remained closed for investigation.

A brief LAFD alert shows crews responded to a "physical rescue" at 4254 N Coldwater Canyon Ave in Studio City; officials released few details.

Sen. Alex Padilla won more than $24.3M for 25 local projects, funding water cleanup, solar at Pasadena’s library, Long Beach crisis response and more.

Twenty-nine-year-old Daisy Reyes was killed early Monday after being struck at Balboa and Saticoy. Authorities say the driver stopped and is cooperating.

A knife‑wielding man surrendered after a nearly five‑hour standoff in Pacoima. LAPD says county mental‑health negotiators helped bring the scene to a peaceful close.

Three members of a burglary crew were sentenced after pleading guilty in a May 2025 Simi Valley heist that prosecutors called "sophisticated."

Judy Baca has denied claims from former SPARC staff that she personally profited from a Mellon grant and an archives sale as the Great Wall expansion moves forward. SPARC and outside filings offer differing views of how money and labor were handled.

Neighbors and their councilmember say a developer is trying to fast‑track 398 homes on a wildfire‑prone Woodland Hills golf course, and they’ve asked the city to recheck eligibility under state law.

Burger She Wrote is opening a Sherman Oaks location at 14245 Ventura Blvd late March, bringing its Snake River Farms Wagyu smash burgers to the Valley.

A man in his 60s was seriously injured in a hit-and-run on Sherman Way in North Hollywood. LAPD released video and is asking the public for tips.

A community-built fantasy cafe opened in North Hollywood this weekend, turning the former Federal Bar into The Witch's Cottage — a cafe, bakery and hidden tabletop tavern. The space mixes handcrafted interiors, tiki cocktails and a rentable gaming room.

LAFD reported a knockdown of a structure fire at 20158 W Cohasset St in Winnetka. The department posted an alert with a map; details remain limited.

Sheriff's deputies say a Saugus man contaminated a roommate's food with Raid bug spray, triggering a Feb. 24 standoff and a mental‑health response. Detectives served a search warrant as the probe continues.

A Glendale dog owner says a mountain lion grabbed her leashed pet late Monday; state wildlife officials have assigned a biologist and neighbors are searching the Verdugo foothills.

A jury awarded $5.4M to Genice Horta after a Belgian Malinois mauled her at the East Valley Animal Shelter, leaving permanent arm damage and raising questions about disclosure at city shelters.

A 28-year-old was arrested after an alleged two-month spree of armed robberies targeting mail carriers across the San Fernando Valley.

LAPD released an appeal after a hit-and-run on Devonshire Street in Panorama City left a man dead. Investigators say tips and video could qualify for a reward.

A Viewpoint School teacher in Calabasas was arrested on felony charges after a student reported he took inappropriate photos on campus. The school says the employee was fired and investigators are seeking additional victims.

LAFD posted an alert for a structure fire at 8151 N Yarmouth Avenue in Reseda; crews were dispatched and a map was attached.

A man was rescued from a backyard embankment in Sherman Oaks Thursday night after a fall; LAFD says he was taken to a hospital in grave condition.

Dashcam shows a violent North Hills crash that launched a man in a wheelchair into a food vendor; victims were rushed to hospital and police are investigating.

After the Board of Airport Commissioners trimmed a council seat and added a residency rule, City Council asked LAWA to compile the Van Nuys advisory bylaws and recommend fixes.

A parolee was arrested after allegedly ramming two marked Burbank patrol cars during a Feb. 17 traffic stop. He was arraigned on multiple felony counts.

A decade after its 2016 designation, Sand to Snow National Monument still lacks signage, a visitor center and a joint management plan, officials say.

Elijah Potts was sentenced to 10 years for a string of armed follow‑home robberies that hit shoppers across L.A. and Orange counties; prosecutors sought more and asked for restitution.

Anna Pizza's first brick‑and‑mortar from Fire & Wood is packing Valley Village with wood‑fired pies and hearty red‑sauce pastas.

Burbank nurses represented by SEIU Local 121RN will picket Providence St. Joseph for five days over staffing, benefits and proposed contract changes.

CHP Newhall says a woman in her early 20s was struck and killed on southbound I‑5 near Templin Highway; investigators believe a semi fled the scene and are seeking witnesses.

A head-on crash on State Route 23 in Moorpark on Saturday left two dead and multiple people injured as CHP investigated.

A witness video shows a dog tumble from a moving pickup on the 405 near the Burbank exit in Sherman Oaks; the animal appeared unhurt.

Two people were found shot to death inside a Porter Ranch home Monday night as LAPD Robbery-Homicide detectives investigate. Officials say there is no public threat.

LAFD crews knocked down an early‑morning blaze at an office building in Van Nuys; no injuries were reported and investigators were on scene.

A Feb. 27 civil suit alleges Harvard‑Westlake failed to protect players and retaliated against students who reported repeated sexual assaults by a teammate.

LAPD is searching for a suspect after a bundle of cable lines was found cleanly cut from a Van Nuys power pole; crews are assessing any service impacts.

After youth at county juvenile halls helped shape AB 1646, the Los Angeles County Board voted to back the "Hug Act," which would allow nonsexual contact during visits. Probation officials warn implementation will need careful planning and added staff.

Los Angeles County says Baylisascaris eggs were found in a Woodland Hills dog — the first formal detection in the county. Officials stress the risk to people is low but urge cleanup of raccoon feces and routine veterinary care.

City Council will vote Wednesday on whether to add the Studio City 'Brady Bunch' house to Los Angeles' list of Historic‑Cultural Monuments after the Cultural Heritage Commission recommended the listing.

LAFD crews attacked heavy flames from a garage at a Winnetka home Thursday; Station 104 and multiple companies responded and no injuries were reported.

The Basement in Sylmar ratified a first collective bargaining agreement with Actors’ Equity, securing higher pay, new safety rules and scheduling protections for performers.

LAPD detained two people at Anatola Avenue Elementary in Van Nuys after a man was seen cutting copper pipes on the playground; one suspect hid in a trash can.

Detectives say an 18-year-old and a juvenile were booked after a ring targeted silver shipments across L.A. County.

Newly released LASD footage shows undercover detectives fatally shooting an 18-year-old during an attempted robbery at a West Hills Michaels. The department says the suspect fired at detectives; investigations are ongoing.

A man was found fatally shot near Vanowen Street and Baird Avenue in Reseda on Friday; LAPD has opened a homicide investigation.

A welfare check in Bouquet Canyon turned into a narcotics seizure after deputies say they found a brick of suspected cocaine and more than $10,000 in cash. The suspect was booked on felony charges.

LAFD crews responded to a brush fire near 10750 W McBroom St in Shadow Hills; initial reports put the blaze under half an acre and Air Ops were staged.

LAFD posted a brief "physical rescue" alert Sunday for 10502 N Tampa Ave in Porter Ranch; the department shared a map and a details link but offered no further information.

Dog Haus opens a San Fernando Biergarten this week as the Pasadena chain speeds up a celebrity‑driven national expansion. The brand is rolling out dozens of new locations.

Three armed suspects fired shots during a late‑night robbery on Lankershim Boulevard; no one was hurt and LAPD is searching for the vehicles.

LAPD and the FBI raised the reward to $1 million Tuesday as they renew appeals for tips in the 2019 Sylmar killing of Jabali Dumas. Authorities say the suspect is a fugitive believed to have fled the country.

Prosecutors say a Sylmar man shot a man living in an RV after venting about encampments; investigators point to surveillance and social posts as evidence.

A 31-year-old woman was stabbed Wednesday morning in Canoga Park; police say she was treated at the scene and no suspect description has been released.

Two men were attacked at a Sun Valley body shop Thursday night; LAPD says one was hospitalized and suspects fled in two cars. Investigators are asking for tips.

Lil Nas X appeared at the Van Nuys Courthouse on March 12 to face four felony counts tied to an August Studio City incident. The charges stem from a widely shared early-morning encounter with police.

Rudy Ortega Jr., tribal president of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band, was appointed to the LADWP Board and confirmed by City Council. He says he will press for land stewardship and water equity.

A 39-year-old woman was arrested after a months-long string of gym locker burglaries across the Santa Clarita Valley, deputies say.

A person was taken to hospital after a stabbing at Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park on March 13. Authorities are investigating and asking for tips.

A Santa Clarita deputy detained a passenger who allegedly tried to carjack a rideshare driver in Valencia; the suspect was booked and held on $100,000 bail.

A Santa Clarita deputy spotted a stolen pickup in Newhall; the driver was arrested and deputies said suspected narcotics were found in the vehicle. Authorities are investigating.

An early-morning stabbing at a Canoga Park apartment sparked a two-hour barricade before police arrested a suspect. The victim’s condition has not been released.

County inspectors found a severe vermin infestation and multiple code violations at Sandwich Express in Reseda; the shop was recommended for temporary closure pending repairs.

A motorcyclist was injured Saturday on the westbound 118 in Pacoima and was taken to Providence Holy Cross; the CHP is investigating.

LAPD officers searched North Hills on Tuesday after reports of a possible kidnapping. NBC Los Angeles footage showed a heavy police response and no arrests were reported.

A state appeals panel dismissed an appeal tied to a 1997 petition to recall and resentence the man convicted in Ennis Cosby’s killing, keeping his life term intact.

Simi Valley logged 296 filming days in 2025 and is drawing TV and film shoots with streamlined permits and ready backlots. Local businesses are feeling the lift.

Universal Studios Hollywood has soft‑opened 'Jurassic World: A Journey Through the Eras,' a new walk‑through behind Revenge of the Mummy with props, characters and a raptor stunt show.

Marcos Tulio Flores pleaded no contest to first-degree murder in the 2017 Van Nuys shooting that killed his sister-in-law and was sentenced to 25 years to life.

A man allegedly pointed a pellet rifle at city water and power workers on La Rambla Drive and barricaded himself in a nearby construction site. SWAT officers eventually raided the home and arrested him.

Decron Properties landed an $82.9M five‑year Fannie Mae refinance for River Ranch, a 398‑unit garden‑style complex in Simi Valley, freeing cash to support ongoing operations.

A government-contracted nonprofit has expanded its Chatsworth headquarters at 9200 Oakdale Ave, a move CoStar says ranks among the county's largest recent office deals.

Paris Baguette has a "Coming Soon" listing at 650–658 N. Moorpark Road in Thousand Oaks' Whole Foods plaza. The first Thousand Oaks outpost will be operated by franchisee Gabriel Vesci.

A Los Angeles man has been charged in a string of early‑March fires in Canoga Park and the Fashion District. Prosecutors say the blazes threatened civilians and firefighters; the next hearing is in April.

A driver led LAPD on a dangerous surface-street chase through North Hollywood, briefly driving the wrong way before surrendering near a NoHo encampment.

LAFD located a hiker in the Chatsworth hills Saturday and listed the scene "now static" at 11582 Browns Canyon Road; FS28 was among responding units. Details remain limited.

A teen was bitten by a rattlesnake in Newbury Park and is in stable condition. Officials warn an early heat wave is waking rattlesnakes sooner and urge caution on local trails.

Family-run Junior Cookies opened a Studio City storefront on Ventura Boulevard, bringing its made-to-order, bite-size cookie cups and rotating flavors to the Valley.

County vector control wants up to $20 per home to expand releases of sterilized male mosquitoes after pilots cut Aedes counts by roughly 80%.

Rodolfo 'Rudy' Acuña, author of Occupied America and founder of CSUN's Chicana/o Studies, has died at 93. Colleagues remember a scholar who turned history into activism.

A San Fernando Valley gang member was sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty to a racketeering conspiracy tied to a brutal 2018 killing in the Angeles National Forest.

Vignette, a California-inspired bistro, plans to open at 12023 Ventura Blvd in Studio City this April with market-driven plates and a global wine list.

A Los Angeles County deputy was arrested after Stanislaus detectives say he exchanged sexually explicit messages with a runaway minor. He faces three felony counts and is being held on $300,000 bail.

Three men used sledgehammers to smash display cases inside Macy's at Westfield Fashion Square, briefly forcing shoppers to shelter in place, according to CBS Los Angeles.

A San Fernando Valley couple used ADU rents and renovation loans to make a pricey L.A. mortgage work. Their story shows the trade-offs of becoming a landlord to buy a home.

LAPD responded early Thursday to an attempted break-in at a Porter Ranch home tied in public records to a woman linked to King Combs. Officers say suspects didn't enter and detectives are canvassing the neighborhood.

Crews cleared a squalid encampment inside a Canoga Park storm drain and sealed the entrance. Outreach teams moved several people into temporary housing as cleanup and housing efforts continue.

A motorcyclist was killed late Saturday on Reseda Boulevard in Porter Ranch after his bike struck a car that was making a U‑turn, LAPD says.

A late-night carjacking at a North Hollywood gas station left a woman injured; witnesses say a metal pipe was used and two suspects fled the scene.

MiniMed has spun out of Medtronic, raised roughly $560 million in an IPO and won FDA clearance for the smaller MiniMed Flex pump while re‑establishing its Northridge headquarters.

L3Harris's Canoga Park plant is assembling RS‑25 core‑stage engines that will power NASA's Artemis II, linking Valley manufacturing to a crewed Moon mission.

Parents and roughly 200 players say a sale of the LA Kings Valley Ice Center could wipe out a beloved youth hockey club and leave families with few local options.

An armed man was taken into custody after a roughly 90-minute standoff near the 5600 block of Oso Avenue in Woodland Hills; authorities released few details.

The 47th Santa Clarita Dodger Day heads to Dodger Stadium on June 6 with a Tyler Glasnow bobblehead, shuttle service and limited giveaways.

A wind advisory covers parts of the Western Mojave Desert through Thursday night, with gusts up to 60 mph. Secure loose items and prepare emergency supplies.

A spectator at a Granada Hills street takeover was severely injured when a driver fled the scene. LAPD and Crime Stoppers are seeking tips and offering up to $25,000.

CAL FIRE opened a $13.5M Aliso Canyon Green Schoolyard grant round for Porter Ranch–area schools; the portal opened April 1 and applications are due May 29.

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Watch for parts of Los Angeles for Friday, with gusts up to 65 mph and possible downed trees and power outages.

Burbank detectives arrested a man after police say he posed as a Bank of America employee and arranged for a courier to pick up a victim's ATM card.

Jury selection has begun in the family's wrongful-death suit over the 2021 Burlington store shooting that killed 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta.

LAFD says a fire on Rhinestone Drive in Sherman Oaks spread into an attached garage and was knocked down; no injuries were reported. Crews remain on scene.

Burbank High was evacuated Wednesday after a caller threatened the campus; police swept the grounds and students were dismissed. Officials say the move was precautionary.

LAPD’s Cargo Theft Task Force found more than 55 pallets of suspected stolen goods at a Van Nuys warehouse and booked two people on suspicion of receiving stolen property.

Blank Street is bringing its viral blueberry matcha to Beverly Hills and Studio City this June, marking the chain’s first confirmed L.A. entries. Expect photogenic matcha drinks and pickup‑first service.

LAFD reports a structure fire at 8220 N Langdon Ave in Van Nuys this morning; Station 90 joined responding crews. No injuries were reported in the initial alert.

Surveillance video shows dangling wires after copper thieves hit Wells Drive in Tarzana, part of a wider spike that’s left many Los Angeles neighborhoods in the dark.

A seven-story, 223-unit eldercare complex is proposed at 14550 Delano St., offering low-income and shared-housing units for seniors plus an on-site adult day health center.

A pursuit that began in Ventura County moved into the San Fernando Valley; deputies initially tied the stop to attempted murder before CHP said it involved evading officers.

A person was hospitalized after a rattlesnake bite near CSU Channel Islands in Camarillo; officials say injuries were minor and the victim is stable.

A possible improvised explosive device was found in Sun Valley on April 6, prompting a police response and specialists to examine the object. No injuries were reported.

Police and county explosives investigators responded to a suspicious device at the Burbank Recycle Center; officials say there is no immediate public threat.

Family-run AGA Essentials Group is renovating budget hotels across Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Olympics while balancing rising local labor costs. The operator is targeting tourist hubs from Beverly Hills to Universal and NoHo.

Prosecutors say a North Hollywood man stomped and tossed his girlfriend’s two-month-old rabbit; he was arraigned on felony animal-cruelty and related misdemeanor counts.

LAFD crews knocked down a second‑story blaze at a Northridge strip mall early Tuesday; no injuries were reported and city inspectors were notified.

A 75-year-old man was hospitalized after a Van Nuys apartment fire; LAFD says crews knocked the blaze down in about 14 minutes and contained it to one unit.

Los Angeles County approved a $3M loan to help build The Main, a 64‑unit affordable housing project at 15302 Rayen St in North Hills, with units for homeless residents and youth.

A Tarzana house party that drew DDG, Blueface and a live goat was broken up after LAPD units responded to reports of fights and roughly 200 attendees.

County plans to drain Big Tujunga and Pacoima for multi‑year sediment removal. Foothill residents warn the timing could weaken firefighting capacity after recent blazes.

A suspected Israeli organized‑crime figure agreed to plead guilty in a federal case alleging he helped run high‑stakes poker games at Gilbert Arenas’ Encino mansion. The plea carries prison time and steep immigration consequences.

LAPD detectives are searching for a Woodland Hills man after both of his parents were stabbed on Ventura Boulevard; both victims are in stable condition.

A 35-year-old woman was killed at her Sylmar home Wednesday night; LAPD says her boyfriend fled and is being sought.

Disney is preparing another round of layoffs at its Burbank operations as marketing teams are centralized; reports say cuts could reach roughly 1,000 roles.

Someone left “hate material” at the Islamic Society of Simi Valley’s Township Avenue building late Tuesday; Simi Valley detectives are investigating and asking for tips.

Malibu Porsche racer Doug Baron, 66, died in a head-on crash in Camarillo. Fellow drivers and fans in the L.A. car community are mourning.

Blu Jam Cafe is opening its first franchised location in North Hollywood this summer, bringing its signature Crunchy French Toast to Magnolia Boulevard. The new 2,200‑sq‑ft cafe is targeting a June–July 2026 debut.

A man in his 30s was killed after being struck by a fleeing driver on Winnetka Avenue Friday night. LAPD says detectives are investigating and checking for video evidence.

Simi Valley Brewing Company aims for a June opening at 20 W. Cochran, converting an 8,400‑sq‑ft former restaurant into a beer-forward taproom and barbecue kitchen.

A woman was shot inside a vehicle near Laurel Canyon and Branford in Pacoima Friday night; the suspect fled and the victim was hospitalized in stable condition.

Two pedestrians were killed early Sunday in North Hollywood after an alleged drunk driver struck them on Colfax Avenue. Police arrested a 32-year-old Pacoima man who faces murder suspicion.

A man with a knife threatened diners at the Norms in Van Nuys on Monday; LAPD arrested the suspect and said no injuries were reported.

Crews have begun work on the NoHo–Pasadena BRT, with initial activity in Pasadena as Metro prepares the 19‑mile, 22‑station corridor for construction. The line promises faster cross‑valley service but will bring lane changes and local impacts while crews work.

A multi‑agency pursuit from the San Fernando Valley ended near East 62nd and Avalon in South L.A.; two people were detained and police recovered a firearm.

A spate of overnight home break-ins put Valley Village residents on edge after a masked person was seen fleeing one scene and a Kia left another. Police are asking for video and tips.

School police and LAPD responded to reports of a shooting adjacent to Sepulveda Middle School Wednesday; one person was treated at the scene and officials have released few details.

Federal prosecutors say six people were indicted after more than 260 UPS packages shipped from California to Massachusetts were intercepted, revealing about 12 kg of cocaine and 1 kg of fentanyl.

A Granada Hills homeowner's camera picked up three people entering after a rear window was smashed; LAPD is reviewing footage and seeking tips.

Three Southern California residents were sentenced after investigators say they used a bear costume to stage attacks on luxury cars and collect roughly $141,839 in payouts.

Six people were hurt Friday when a two-vehicle crash struck pedestrians on W. Plummer Street in Panorama City, officials say.

An early alert reported a brush fire outside city limits near southbound I‑5 in Sylmar; FS91 was listed among responders. A map and details were attached to the notice.

A California bill would require dating apps to run background checks and flag profiles of some violent offenders, while privacy and accuracy questions swirl.

A man was wounded outside a Tarzana house party Friday night after an argument; police are searching for the gunman. Detectives are urging witnesses to come forward.

A planned special-effects blast for the new Jackass movie produced a plume of smoke over Simi Valley, Johnny Knoxville said. Residents posted video and crews later confirmed filming.

Two people were stabbed Monday in a Burbank residence near Hollywood Burbank Airport; police are investigating and no arrests were reported.

LAFD lowered a rescuer to assess a 34-year-old mountain biker near Mockingbird Lookout in Tarzana after GPS coordinates from his phone pinpointed him.

LAFD crews responded Sunday to a brush fire near 12600 W. Roscoe Boulevard in Sun Valley. No injuries were reported in the initial alert.

Early Wednesday a Canoga Park apartment fire forced residents to flee; two people jumped from second-floor windows and LAFD called arson investigators.

LAFD says a grass fire burned through light vegetation near 16400 W Burbank Blvd on Tuesday afternoon. Crews, park rangers and LAPD arson units were reported on scene.

LAFD posted a 'physical rescue' alert for the 10800 block of North San Fernando Road in Pacoima; Station 98 was listed as responding.

A small plane tore through a power pole and flipped in a Pacoima auto-parts lot on April 20, 2026; the pilot was hospitalized and crews secured downed lines. No other injuries were reported.

Actress Gabrielle Tuite says burglars ransacked her Tarzana home and stole more than $1M in jewelry and heirlooms. The theft comes amid a Valley burglary surge that prompted extra LAPD patrols.

A two-car collision early Wednesday closed all northbound lanes of the Ventura (101) Freeway at Valley Circle Boulevard and left one person dead, authorities say.

Netflix is reportedly negotiating to buy the 55‑acre Radford Studio Center in Studio City for about $330–$400 million, after lenders took control earlier this year. The price would be a steep discount from the $1.85 billion paid in 2021.

A Winnetka shopper says a man groped her inside a Vallarta Supermarket; police released an image of the suspect and are asking the public for tips.

Three small rubbish fires along Burbank Boulevard in Van Nuys sent LAFD and LAPD units Wednesday; investigators are treating the blazes as possible arson.

Councilmember Bob Blumenfield asked the city to study moving several of LA's animal centers into nonprofit-run partnerships, citing Mission Hills as a model. The push follows new private funding and longstanding capacity strains at LAAB shelters.

LAPD is seeking Damian Denzell Robinson after six reported assaults in Northridge on April 19. Detectives say some incidents were recorded and are urging witnesses to come forward.

A Canyon Country traffic stop turned into a drug bust after deputies say they found about half a pound of meth and packaging for resale.

A possible swatting call drew multiple LAPD units to an Encino home tied to Creators Inc.; officers searched the property briefly and then left. The incident is under investigation.

A Hope the Mission tiny‑home village in North Hollywood houses about 78 people in 39 units; operators call it a bridge to permanent housing even as city data show mixed outcomes.

Three suspects followed a person home from the Commerce Casino and robbed them at gunpoint outside a Reseda residence, taking about $2,500. LAPD is searching for the suspects.

Yama Sushi Marketplace is opening a 7,200 sq ft Sherman Oaks location on Ventura Boulevard late this summer, expanding its grab‑and‑go sushi, sake programming and catering capacity.

Palmdale detectives say they seized roughly $40,000 in stolen items and arrested three people after a Canoga Park search‑warrant sweep tied to March 31 storage‑unit break‑ins.