San Fernando Valley

Good morning, readers. Today is Tuesday, September 25. Some San Fernando Valley residents felt snubbed in Friday's space shuttle flyover. The space shuttle Endeavor flew over many areas in the Los Angeles area, including landmarks like the Hollywood sign and the Rose Bowl, but many have complained that much of the San Fernando Valley was snubbed . Patch Authorities say that two people were detained in Canoga Park after police found a...

Good morning, readers. Today is Saturday, December 8. Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah. Many temples and community centers are holding events across the region . Daily News The Democratic Party of the San Gabriel Valley has endorsed L.A. City Councilman Eric Garcetti for mayor , reports Patch . John Silva, the North Hollywood native who built the first TV news telecopter, died at 92 . KPCC Two men...

Good morning, readers. Today is Monday, October 29. A 3.9-magnitude earthquake shook parts of the region on Sunday morning. Eight aftershocks were triggered by the earthquake, which was epicentered in the Newhall area . There were no reports of damage or injuries, according to KTLA . Spending between Democratic Reps. Howard Berman and Brad Sherman has passed $13 million as the two battle for a San Fernando Valley congressional seat , reports the Los Angeles Times . Police in North Hollywood were able to recover a stolen car but not the suspected car thief after searching for a few hours early Monday morning . Daily News A scrap yard fire in Sun Valley resulted in the closure of Branford Street between San Fernando Road and Gleonoaks Boulevard as 72 firefighters worked to control the blaze . Patch Police booked a man on suspicion of DUI and reckless driving following a pursuit in Valley Glen early Monday morning , reports NBC . --Josh Cox, Times Community News Follow Josh on Twitter @joshualcox

Good morning, readers. Today is Tuesday, November 20. Arman Samsonian, 19, pleaded not guilty to charges related to the death of two women , who were electrocuted as they tried to help after Samsonian crashed into a fire hydrant and light pole in Valley Village in August. Glendale News-Press A Pacoima man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of charges related to a seven-month armed robbery spree throughout the San Fernando Valley . Patch Nearly $12,000 worth of electronic devices, clothing and cash were stolen from parked cars in the latest rash of car burglaries in Burbank . Burbank Leader Tony Cardenas , Los Angeles City councilman  and congressman-elect for the 29th Congressional District, speaks with KPCC as he prepares to head to Washington, D.C. --Josh Cox, Times Community News Follow Josh on Twitter @joshualcox

Good morning, readers. Today is Tuesday, December 4. Police continue to investigate Sunday's Northridge shooting that left two women and two men dead . LAPD officals say no arrests have been made and no suspect information has been released. L.A. Times The knife-wielding man who was shot and killed by the LAPD Saturday night has been identified as 18-year-old Jeovany Mendoza of Van Nuys. Daily News Caltrans has announced plans to close several ramps and lanes on the 5 Freeway north of Burbank . Burbank Leader Police have arrested a third suspect in a November gang-related shooting in Arleta . Jose Romero, a member of the North Hollywood Boyz gang, was booked on suspicion of attempted murder.

Good morning, readers. Today is Monday, December 3. Two men and two women were found shot to death outside of a home in Northridge early Sunday, the Daily News reports. Police in Burbank are investigating a head-on collision that killed one driver , reports the Burbank Leader . Authorities believe that recent thefts of cargo throughout the county, mostly in the San Fernando Valley, could be a part of of an organized crime ring . Daily News Two people were rescued after a two-vehicle crash sent them into the Los Angeles River Sunday night in Sun Valley.

Good morning, readers. Today is Sunday, August 12 and here are some local stories from around the Web. A columnist shares her experience training for a San Fernando Valley Roller Derby league . Danielle Directo-Meston writes, "It's been over 10 years since I rode rollerblades, and the last time I'd been on quad roller skates had been… well, until this moment, never. " NoHo Patch Four teens were hurt in a car accident in Northridge early Saturday morning . Police suspect the driver may have been under the influence.

Good morning, readers. Today is Sunday, November 4. Looking for something to do today? The Burbank Arts Festival begins at 10 a.m. Artists were prepping large pieces on ashpalt and concrete yesterday . Burbank Leader A couple who was found dead in Canoga Park Friday appears to have died from a murder-suicide , reports the Daily News . Looks like everyone is ready to put this election behind them. L.A. County has already received over 500,000 mail-in ballots . L.A. Observed Only a couple of days left in the Sherman-Berman battle.

Good morning, readers. Today is Saturday, November 24. Seniors are moving to North Hollywood to sing, dance and act. Once opened, the NoHo Senior Arts Colony will include a 78-seat theater , reports the L.A. Times . A body that burned in Canoga Park over the Thanksgiving day holiday has still not been identified , reports the Daily News . Burbank could join Glendale, Pasadena and other cities in banning mobile ads ...

Good morning, readers. Today is Monday, January 28. The victim of a North Hollywood apartment fire has been identified as 20-year-old Bruce Robert Droge . Daily News Firefighters responding to a fire at a North Hills residence discovered 500 marijuana plants growing inside the home . Fox A  motorcylist was seriously injured in a crash with a vehicle in Burbank  Sunday, reports the  Daily News .  ...

Good morning, readers. Today is Tuesday, January 22. A police pursuit that started in Sun Valley ended in Burbank Monday afternoon. The driver, who was in a commercial van, hit two vehicles in Burbank before the low speed pursuit pursuit came to an end on Buena Vista Street. Burbank Leader Police had attempted to pull over the driver in Sun Valley on suspicion of driving under the influence . CBS News Police say human remains have been found in a shallow grave in Big Tujunga Canyon , reports the Daily News . A male nurse has been arrested after he allegedly performed a sex act on a corpse at a Sherman Oaks hospital.

Good morning, readers. Today is Monday, January 21. Doctors say that a 67-year-old homeless woman who was set on fire as she slept on a bus bench in Van Nuys in December is still in critical condition . Los Angeles Times A body discovered near Gardena inside of the trunk of a car has been identified as a 44-year-old North Hollywood man . LAist Bob Hope Airport announced its plans to purchase an $82,000 emergency lighting system...

Good morning, readers. Today is Tuesday, January 8. Police in Burbank arrested five teenagers who were allegedly found holding cans of spray paint on an off-ramp of the Golden State (5) Freeway, reports the Burbank Leader . The teenagers were held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit vandalism. An overturned SUV snarled traffic Monday on the eastbound 101 Freeway near its junction with the 134 Freeway, according to the Los Angeles Times . Police are searching for a suspect who fled the scene after driving a stolen pickup truck into a Studio City home . Daily News A Studio City teen has become the youngest member of the American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers . Patch A man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning outside a Northridge sports bar. Daily News --Josh Cox, Times Community News

Good morning, readers. Today is Monday, January 7. Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man they call the "Red Car Flasher. " The suspect has reportedly exposed himself to teenage girls near schools in Arleta and Panorama City , reports NBC . A woman in Burbank suffered head injuries after the horse-drawn carriage she was driving overturned . Police say the woman was ejected from the vehicle. L.A. Times Police arrested a suspected car thief in Canoga Park Sunday night, reports the Daily News . Smog regulators have approved a $200,000 "stink monitoring system ," just months after a foul odor from the Salton Sea reached the San Fernando Valley.

Good morning, readers. Today is Friday, January 4. What did the Valley look like in 1924? A map shows the region before it became a suburban home for families and joined the city of Los Angeles . L.A. Magazine Should the Verdugo Mountains and Angeles National Forest be included in the national parks system? A report implies that it could happen in the future , reports KCET . Federal agents trying to track suspects in a 2001 child porn case arrested one woman Thursday , reports NBC . Authorities believe the incident took place in Encino.

Good morning, readers. Today is Thursday, December 27. The L.A. City Council race is taking off. Candidates for Valley seats have a slew of issues to tackle, including the budget . Daily News It's that time of year again. Hundreds of volunteers are pulling long hours this week to put the finishing touches on the Rose Parade floats . Burbank Leader A garment factory on Tujunga Avenue in North Hollywood set on fire Wednesday , reports ABC . L.A. area residents were in a hurry to drop off their guns in the wake of recent shootings.

Good morning, readers. Today is Monday, December 24.  Police in Burbank have  arrested three teenagers in connection with a pair of weekend home invasion robberies .  Daily News Los Angeles and Glendale firefighters responded early Monday to reports of a person trapped in the Los Angeles River , where water levels had risen due to overnight rainfall. Firefighters rescued the unidentified man from an island in the middle of the river near the Los Feliz Boulevard overpass.  Los Angeles Times Schools in Pacoima will be able to expand academic services after a $30 million grant was awarded to the nonprofit Youth Policy Institute on Friday.

Good morning, readers. Today is Sunday, November 23. Lankershim Boulevard has grown into an important street in the Valley, thanks in part to two Metro stations. The area between the North Hollywood and Universal City stations "now ranks as the most vital north-south corridor in the Valley," says L.A. Times ' Christopher Hawthorne.  Two landmark restaurants are struggling with soaring property values. Sierra's in Canoga Park plans to close its doors on New Year's Eve , reports the Daily News . Henry's Tacos in Studio City originally planned to close on the same date, but after protests from celebrities including Elijah Wood, the stand will remain open until Jan. 10 while the owner tries to work out a deal , reports Patch . Glendale might have to put certain projects on hold after the state denied the city funds to pay for redevlopment obligations , reports the Glendale News-Press . Remember that cut-out of Clint Eastwood on a trail high above the Glendale (2)

Good morning, readers! Today is Thursday, December 20. A pharmacy is accused of filling a large number of prescriptions for pain killers for patients who live outside the region. The California Board of Pharmacy claims that Burbank Medical Pharmacy filled 85 prescriptions in a single day in 2007 , reports the L.A. Times . The U.S. Marshals Service and Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department tried to serve a warrant to a man in North Hollywood this week , but didn't find him, reports Patch . Glendale is considering allowing alcohol at public venues, a move that could increase revenue for the city , reports the Glendale News-Press . A fire temporarily closed classic 24-hour diner Du-Par's in Studio City , reports CBS . -- Tiffany Kelly, Times Community News Follow me on Google+ or on Twitter: @LATiffanyKelly.