Conejo Valley resident Chris Rushing was killed Sunday when two planes collided at the National Championship Air Races in Reno. Rushing was president of the nonprofit… Read More »Valley Pilot Killed in Racing Crash
He’s a California boy to this day. Raised in Pacific Palisades in the 60’s, Robbie Krieger could have segued into popular music like his surfing… Read More »Krieger Will Light the Night on Fire at Sagebrush Cantina Concert
It’s a tradition! The West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce will bring the community together for their 17th annual Food & Wine Fest on… Read More »Eat, Drink and Support the Chamber!
Last week the Los Angeles City Council approved a new $3.6 billion contract for the LAPD. The four-year package will raise salaries, bonuses and entitlements… Read More »Councilmembers Weigh In on New LAPD Contract
Congressman Brad Sherman will hold a telephone town hall on Thursday, September 7, from 7 to 8 pm. He will make opening remarks and then… Read More »Congressman Sherman to Host Town Hall
Saturday afternoon a mob of approximately 30 individuals in masks and hoodies stormed Nordstrom Topanga. A security guard was sprayed with bear spray as the… Read More »Smash and Grab Mob Storms Nordstrom
Summer is churning up more than the heat this year. This past Monday, two hikers in Malibu Creek State Park found human remains in an… Read More »Corpse in the Canyon, Body at the Beach
LAPD Topanga Station Captain Francis Boateng, Councilman Bob Blumenfield and Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton all addressed residents at a Police Advisory Board Meeting. Contract negotiations… Read More »LAPD Negotiations and Crime
Like many of you, I have been deeply concerned about the increase in homelessness in our community and across California. That is why I have… Read More »Addressing Veteran Homelessness
A man led police officers on a wild car chase through the San Fernando Valley earlier this week in not one, but three, stolen vehicles!… Read More »Man Steals Three Cars During Valley Chase
Congressman Brad Sherman will hold a telephone town hall on Thursday, July 20, from 7 to 8 pm. He will make opening remarks and then… Read More »Congressman Brad Sherman Hosts Town Hall
The Los Angeles Zoo comes to life in the evenings this summer starting Friday, July 7 with all-ages Zoo Friday Nights Presented by L.A. Care,… Read More »Zoo Nights Kick Off This Weekend
Fireworks will light up the Valley sky Tuesday when the Councilmember Bob Blumenfield’s July 4th Extravaganza celebrates the holiday. Festivities begin at 5:30 pm. To… Read More »Fireworks Light Up the West Valley Sky
Mayor Karen Bass’ Inside Safe initiative has gotten 14,000 off the streets and into housing, according to the latest announcement from her office. But what… Read More »Homeless Are Moving to Hotels – Where Can We Move RV Dwellers?
Plans are underway for the Rams to build two year-round practice fields at the old Anthem property in Warner Center. Currently the team practices at… Read More »Rams to Build Practice Fields at Anthem
The Planning and Land Use Committee of the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council has approved the construction of an In-N-Out drive-thru at the west… Read More »In-N-Out Gets In on Ventura Blvd.
Hidden Hills resident Rebecca Grossman, arrested for the car accident that killed two boys in Westlake Village in 2020, appeared in Van Nuys Court this… Read More »Grossman Appears at Pre-Trial Hearing
One of the valley’s most beloved events is back after a pandemic hiatus. The 31st Canoga Park Memorial Day Parade will roll down Sherman Way… Read More »Old Fashioned Memorial Day Parade to Roll Down Sherman Way
The Woodlands, the homeless shelter for families on Ventura Blvd., will open in just a few weeks. Hope The Mission is opening the 400-bed shelter… Read More »Homeless Shelter Opening on Ventura Blvd.
A 22-year-old in a Mustang caused havoc and major damage during a road rage incident Wednesday in Woodland Hills. Seth Pointe pulled up behind another car in… Read More »Road Rage Hits the Boulevard
Two major San Fernando Valley Chambers of Commerce have announced they are joining forces through a merger. Pending approval by the California Secretary of State,… Read More »Sherman Oaks Chamber and Encino Chamber Announce Merger
In the San Fernando Valley there is tremendous need, and many local organizations are working to fill the gap with goods and services. Assemblymember Jesse… Read More »Want to Give Back? Join a Day of Service This Sunday
Mayor Karen Bass gave her State of the City address Tuesday, 127 days into her administration. She pointed to the changes that have occurred during… Read More »Karen Bass Gives State of the City – We Ask About the Valley
Earth Day is an annual event celebrated in April to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Locally a series of Earth Day events are planned to… Read More »Celebrating Earth Day
Honorees for one of the San Fernando Valley’s most prestigious leadership awards recognizing influential women has been announced by the United Chambers of Commerce (UCC).… Read More »2023 Inspirational Women Nominees Announced
Firefighters responding to a brush fire early Tuesday morning made a gruesome discovery. They extinguished a fire in a burning van and found a dead body inside.… Read More »Body Found in Burning Van Identified
Let’s face it. It’s not just earthquakes anymore. Californians also have to worry about fires – and given the recent rainstorms – floods and more.… Read More »Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster?
By Miri Rossitto What a week it has been for banks. In the biggest bank failure since the collapse of Washington Mutual in 2008, we… Read More »Is Your Bank Safe?
After a myriad of public events to grieve Los Angeles’ most famous mountain lion, P-22 has been laid to rest in an undisclosed location in… Read More »P-22 Laid to Rest in Santa Monica Mountains
Recent rain and snow have helped to quench the thirst of the recent drought. Mother Nature has provided the elixir for all of us to… Read More »Did We Get Enough Rain?
By Bob Blumenfield Last week, two Jewish Angelenos were shot near places of worship. While the motives were not initially confirmed, it soon became all… Read More »There is No Place for Anti-Semitism
Almost 150 concerned residents showed up at a community meeting last week at the Calabasas Senior Center. At issue is a proposed development directly west… Read More »Proposed Development Pushing Out Parking for Seniors?
The Sepulveda Basin has long been a staple in the San Fernando Valley as a recreational and wildlife reserve for the surrounding communities. At approximately… Read More »Sepulveda Basin Vision Plans Hopes to Create “Central Park” of the Valley
By Kathleen Sterling We’ve heard many comments about the high-end apartment complexes springing up all over the west valley – where you can borrow a… Read More »At Last! West Valley Housing for the “Missing Middle”
The Valley Cultural Foundation has announced the line-up for their free Summer Concerts in the Park season. This is their 48th year of free concerts… Read More »Free Summer Concerts in the Park Schedule Announced
Lindsey Horvath was elected to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in 2022, and is the youngest woman and first millennial to hold the… Read More »One-on-One With Supervisor Lindsey Horvath
By Eva Szilardi-Tierney After 15 rounds of voting, Kevin McCarthy was, at last, elected Speaker of the House of Representatives on January 7. His victory… Read More »Congressman Brad Sherman Casts Doubt on Republicans After Chaotic Speaker Vote
Lisa Marie Presley suffered a cardiac arrest at her Calabasas home today. Paramedics arrived on scene, performed CPR and were able to regain a pulse… Read More »Breaking News!
By Kathleen Sterling Valley News Group sat down with Karen Bass 11 days into her tenure as Los Angeles’ new Mayor. We congratulated her on her… Read More »One-on-One with Karen Bass
Rams Owner Stan Kroenke has purchased The Village at Westfield Topanga. The Kroenke Organization purchased the mall for $325 million from owner Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. The Village… Read More »Westfield Sells the Village to Rams Owner
Slow down! Everyone is rushing to get errands done before Christmas… and the results can be devastating. A fiery six-car crash Wednesday morning at Canoga… Read More »Fiery Crash Sends Three to Hospital; Closes Ventura Blvd.
P-22, the famous 12-year-old mountain lion known for having successfully crossed both the 101 and 405 freeways, was captured last week and has now been… Read More »P-22 Euthanized Due to Health Issues
The JPA Board of Directors unanimously approved the PEIR for the Pure Water Project Las Virgenes – Triunfo (PWP), providing a pathway for the construction… Read More »
Pure Water Project Achieves Major Milestone as the Joint Powers Authority Approves the PEIR
They are called “urban coyotes” and they have become so brazen that they are not afraid of humans. This was never more evident than in… Read More »Woodland Hills Coyote Attack Scares Residents
By Kathleen Sterling Residents thought it was an earthquake. At 2 am Saturday morning a speeding car lost control on Vanowen just east of Valley… Read More »Driver Disappears After Flipping Car Onto Parked Cars
Calabasas Rotary, whose mission statement is “Service Above Self,” is once again serving the senior community this Thanksgiving. For 32 years the club, in partnership… Read More »Calabasas Rotary Serves Thanksgiving Dinner to 600 Seniors
By Kathleen Sterling He grew up watching Adam 12, Emergency and Chips. He tried to arrest his brother every week. George was in awe of first responders, especially… Read More »LAPD Makes Dream Come True for One “Deputy”
Wings Over Wendy’s veteran group member, Private First Class Samuel Schultz, U.S. Army, WWII was born in Brooklyn, NY on Veterans’ Day, November 11, 1923.… Read More »Honoring a Local Vet Born on Veterans Day
A suspected drunk driver is in custody after killing a father and son in a fiery crash Tuesday night. Twenty-one year old Kevin Gonzales was… Read More »Fiery Crash Claims Lives of Father and Son
First and foremost, I must apologize to the Valley News Group and its readers for not submitting this article on time – there is no excuse for… Read More »Karen Bass Addresses the Valley
Dear Neighbor, Since I was first elected to the State Legislature four years ago, I’ve been working hard to deliver for the Valley and to… Read More »From the Desk of Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel: Delivering for the West San Fernando Valley
By Kathleen Sterling 1.2 grams of cocaine. 40-80 milligrams of opioid. Less than two milligrams of fentanyl. Those numbers represent how much you need to… Read More »Fentanyl Kills Close to Home
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was honored at the annual Mayor’s Luncheon hosted by United Chambers of Commerce last Friday at Woodland Hills Country Club.Garcetti… Read More »Mayor Eric Garcetti Salutes United Chambers
After years of outcry from Encino residents, the pedestrian bridge on Encino Avenue over the 101 Freeway has been successfully demolished and will stay that… Read More »Encino Pedestrian Bridge Successfully Demolished
The long-vacant property at 23036-23060 Ventura Boule-vard, just east of Bowlero Bowling Alley, has been sold to a private developer who is proposing to build affordable… Read More »Developer Proposes Affordable Housing at Woodlake
In a new twist in the investigation into MTA contracts that led to the raid on Supervisor Sheila Kuehl’s home last week, the Los Angeles… Read More »Sheriff’s Dept. Pulled Off Kuehl Investigation
The 64th annual Fernando Awards were held Friday night at the Skirball Center, and Jane Skeeter was named the 2022 Fernando Award winner. The Fernando… Read More »Jane Skeeter Wins Prestigious Fernando Award
Superior Court Judge Joseph Brandolino this week denied a defense motion seeking dismissal of the murder charges against Calabasas resident Rebecca Grossman. In May Grossman… Read More »Judge Denies Dismissal of Murder Charges Against Grossman
Candidates for open seats across the city and county will address their platforms at a “State of the Community” candidate forum on Friday, September 30.… Read More »Candidates to Speak Out at Valley Forum
Two Canadian “Super Scoopers” landed at Van Nuys Air Tanker Base on Monday, just in time to be put to use in the Route Fire,… Read More »Canadian Super Scoopers Fly in to Valley as Heat Wave Hits
An elderly man crashed his car through the front door of the Whole Foods at Canoga and Ventura in Woodland Hills Sunday around 12:30 pm. … Read More »CleanUp on Aisle 1 – Driver Backs Through Whole Foods Door
Vanessa Bryant, widow of Kobe Bryant, was recently awarded $16 million in a jury verdict against L.A. County for law and fire personnel sharing photos… Read More »Jury Awards Bryant $16 Million in Court Case
This week Governor Gavin Newsom moved to approve millions in funding to convert more hotels into permanent housing through the state’s Project Homekey program. This… Read More »Funding Approved for Extended Stay Homeless Hotel
Former Los Angeles City Councilman Mitch Englander has been ordered by the city Ethics Commission to pay $79,830.50 in penalties for failing to disclose money he… Read More »Former City Councilman Englander Fined Nearly $80,000
A belligerent Woodland Hills resident has once again attacked a fruit vendor set up at the corner of Canoga and Dumetz. This time, however, he… Read More »Rampaging Neighbor Takes Axe to Fruit Vendor’s Stand
By Bob Blumenfield As we have been successfully creating more transitional and permanent housing, the City Council has been approving specific, but limited locations where… Read More »City Council to Crack Down on Homeless Camps
Just a week after a brutal stabbing death on a residential street in Woodland Hills, another gruesome murder has shocked the community. The body of… Read More »Second Murder Shocks Woodland Hills
The L.A. City Council this week supported an amendment to extend the ban on homeless camping – broadening the existing ban on sitting, sleeping or… Read More »L.A. City Council To Expand Homeless Camping Ban
There are no suspects and no motive yet in the brutal stabbing of a Woodland Hills man in the middle of a quiet residential street.… Read More »Murder on the Street
Congressman Brad Sherman, whose district includes most of the San Fernando Valley, including a portion of Calabasas, will host a Town Hall on Thursday, July 28,… Read More »Congressman to Host Town Hall
By Kathleen Sterling The little boy was brought in to the Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station, obviously traumatized. Both his parent were arrested and jailed for… Read More »Comforting the Youngest Victims in Jail
The drought is bringing more than water woes to the Valley – it’s increasing the number of wildlife on the hunt themselves for water and… Read More » Drought Rattling More Than Water Supply
With wildfire season year ‘round now, and a worsening drought, the potential for another devastating disaster like the Woolsey Fire is a concern. Residents can… Read More »Get Local Wildfire Alerts on Your Phone
Smoke and flames were visible for miles across the valley as a commercial building in Warner Center burned Sunday night. The building, the former Sky… Read More »Teens Torch Warner Center Building With Fireworks
Three men were killed and seven others injured Sunday night when a speeding car lost control on Vanowen Avenue in Winnetka. Reports indicate that the three… Read More »Holiday Weekend Turns Deadly With Winnetka Car Crash
Fireworks will light up the sky across the valley this coming Monday, July 4. Fireworks shows are planned in numerous locations, and some can be… Read More »Fireworks Light Up the Valley Sky July 4
After several years of negotiations and efforts to preserve the last commercial orange grove in the San Fernando Valley, Councilmember Bob Blumenfield today announced that… Read More »Blumenfield Secures Preservation Deal for Bothwell Ranch
The five-year-old mountain lion known as P-54 was struck and killed on Las Virgenes Road last Friday at approximately 9:30 am. The big cat was… Read More »Mountain Lion Killed on Las Virgenes
Tim Gaspar thinks a lot about how to save things – he’s an insurance agent after all, but he didn’t really think about saving lives until his… Read More »Tim Gaspar Gives the Gift of Life; Donates Kidney
By Tim Gaspar It has all the trappings of a true Hollywood drama. The mudslinging, adultery, movie contracts, dirty sheets (ewww) and homeowners insurance. Homeowners… Read More »Amber Heard’s Homeowners Insurance Paid Her Legal Fees
The Calabasas Senior Center celebrated its sixth anniversary and post-COVID reopening June 3 with an event that included residents, city council, city staff, old, new… Read More »Calabasas Senior Center Celebrates Six!
Rams owner Stan Kroenke has bought the Anthem property directly adjacent to the Promenade Mall, which he purchased earlier this year for a training ground.… Read More »Rams Buy Anthem Building in Warner Center
With watering restrictions in place across the state – two days a week in Los Angeles, just one day at week in Calabasas and Agoura, residents… Read More »The Drought and Fire Danger
Summer’s almost here and the weather’s not the only thing heating up! Local businesses are on the move and on the grow, and we’ve noted… Read More »AMC, Ruth’s Chris, Starbucks & Pitfire on the Move in the West Valley
Incumbent L.A. City Council Third District Councilman Bob Blumenfield and challenger Scott Silverstein debated Wednesday night in a Zoom event hosted by the Woodland Hills… Read More »City Council Candidates Debate
The story at first appeared to be just another sad tale of a possible transient with mental health problems. Neighbors at home Saturday night in… Read More »Murder of Three Children Shocks Community
Permanent Air Monitoring System Must Be in Place by August Things are moving – not quite at lightening speed – but definitely forward, in the… Read More »There’s Light at the End of the Aliso Disaster
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