Deputies announced today that they found some interesting clues: it appears that the skeleton—whose gender is still undetermined—had a gunshot wound to the skull, and there was a handgun nearby. more ›

Commuters who rely on using Coldwater Canyon to get between the Valley and the other side of the hill weekdays may want to explore some alternate route options from now until the end of the year. more ›

An elderly woman was struck and killed late this morning by a freight train rumbling through the San Fernando Valley. The victim, whose identity has not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene on the 13200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys at 11:30 a.m., reports CBS2. more ›

An exhibit featuring the collection of the late Catherine Mulholland opens at CSU Northridge next week, just months after the granddaughter of water titan William Mulholland died at 88. The exhibit “Valley Memories: The Catherine Mulholland Collection” opens on September 20 with a panel discussion and reception at the Oviatt Library at 6 p.m. more ›

It's not Carmageddon, and it's only going to affect those drivers who need to get from the 405 Southbound to the 101 Freeway in either direction. However, Caltrans still wants everyone to be forewarned that the connector from the I-405 south to the 101 in both directions will be closed from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday September 11th for maintenance. more ›

Congressman Howard L. Berman, however, wants to legislate helicopter noise away. He put forth his "Los Angeles Residential Helicopter Noise Relief Act" on Thursday, with the hopes of reducing the noise disturbance from low-flying helicopters in Los Angeles County. more ›

A rise in purse snatchings at malls and grocery stores in the Santa Clarita Valley has prompted a warning to shoppers, according to KTLA. With the recent increase in grabby hands, women are being asked to pay extra attention. more ›

If you live or work in the San Fernando Valley, you may have noticed the earth moving right beneath your feet or wheels. Four intersections succumbed to flooding and "pavement disruptions," late this morning, according to CBS2, who note that all of the issues happened in the 11 o'clock hour. more ›

Metro is beefing up their freebie options on the upcoming Carmageddon weekend of July 16-17 by adding select bus routes to a list of no cost transit rides for the traffic nightmare. In addition to free rides on the Metro Orange, Red and Purple Lines, Metro will make 26 bus lines free for riders. more ›

Shaking awake the neighborhood, a huge, centuries-old oak tree toppled in Canoga Park "barely missing the home that sat under its canopy," according to the Daily News. Estimated to be between 300 and 400 years old, the massive wood crashed to earth at about 10:30 p.m. Thursday at Chase Place and Ponce Street covering both the front and side yard of the house. more ›

A gust of wind. A dog barks. Cue the truck. An "offshore breeze" will be accompanying a warm weekend of clear skies and 70s highs by the beaches with temps up to the 90s expected for inland and valley areas, notes CBS Local. Sunrise Saturday saw heavy wind and coolness in the mountains with 56 mph gusts reported in Malibu (64 mph near Mount Wilson). more ›

Vegan blogger Quarrygirl calls Tarzana's Madeleine Bistro her "favorite vegan restaurant in all the land," and we've loved their lively brunches (and our last Editor hailed it as one of his 7 favorite veggie restaurants in L.A), and now we've learned the restaurant will close down in early May. more ›

The LAPD is continuing to send the message to drivers across the city that drinking and driving has serious consequences. As part of their ongoing effort to educate the public, tere will be at least one DUI checkpoint tonight, located in the San Fernando Valley in Panorama City on Van Nuys Boulevard between Osborne Street and Nordhoff Street, and it will run from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. more ›

The LAPD is continuing to send the message to drivers across the city to not drink and drive. There will be at least one DUI checkpoint tonight, located in the San Fernando Valley in North Hills on Roscoe Boulevard between Sepulveda Boulevard and Orion Avenue, and it will run from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. more ›

Mid-City, Culver City, Downtown...The Valley? Next! Chef Ludovic Lefebvre will be popping up with LudoBites 6.0 later this month at the former Max/Marche space in Sherman Oaks. Running in two blocks--from October 20th to November 11th (Monday through Fridays) and again from November 30th through December 5th--this time there will be two seatings offered, a 6 p.m. and an 8 p.m., according to Squid Ink. Can't get a res? No worries! "Max's patio will have a communal table for a dozen walk-ins each night." Reservations open up October 12th, online only. more ›

A man tried to flee the Los Angeles Police Department by jumping from roof to roof in Winnetka overnight, but was captured after he became stranded, according to the Daily News. more ›

The LAPD are looking to nab a suspect they believe is behind a series of robberies in the San Fernando Valley. more ›

The LAPD will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint tonight in the heart of North Hollywood in order to promote safe driving awareness and to nab people for choosing to drive under the influence as part of the state-wide DUI Crackdown Campaign. The checkpoint will be near Lankershim Boulevard and Vose Street from 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. more ›

The new Whole Foods Market in Tarzana made its debut yesterday with a ribbon-cutting (bread-breaking) ceremony and event attended by Mayor Villaraigosa and many more. There are high hopes the anchor tenant of the Village Walk mixed-used development will invigorate the community, reports the Daily News. more ›

The debris field stretched from one major intersection to another, and over the railroad tracks in a late-night accident involving one vehicle that claimed four lives on Thursday. Investigators worked to piece together what happened when a yellow 2007 Corvette struck a guard rail on Roscoe Boulevard in a violent crash that pinned the driver in the vehicle and caused the remains of three people to be scattered along the roadway. more ›

There are some great lunches to be had in this town, and we want to celebrate the midday meal. So, let's do lunch, shall we? more ›

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The LAPD have released information and a map detailing an early-morning crime spree conducted by one man yesterday morning through the Valley and into the hills around Sepulveda Boulevard in the hopes the public can help identify the suspect. more ›

A few days ago we asked for some input on a very serious issue: Who's got the best burger in the Valley? The results were pretty diverse, including the non-carnivore options, and the occasional lapse of awareness of local geography (err, sorry, Stout and 8oz aren't in the Valley), and a range of answers pointing to mostly burger stands and more casual neighborhood joints. While we suggested The Counter in Studio City, commenter AJ remarked that the build-your-own high-end burger spot "is too hit-or-miss for me but when it's good, it's GREAT," adding a pick for a fave: "But all in all, I really think my favorite burger in the valley is at Stanley's on Ventura Blvd." more ›

Back in April of 2008 we remarked that the announcement of a new overlay area code--a code within an existing code area for use with new numbers when all previous numbers have been assigned--was "not a big deal." Okay, fine, so soon people in the 818 might have to accept a 747 area code, and everyone within the area would have to dial each other using all 10 digits. more ›

Well, hello, Autumn! As of 9 a.m., it was already 72 in Van Nuys, 66 in downtown L.A. and 64 at LAX and in Long Beach. But temperatures are going to soar today, prompting a Red Flag for fire danger and officials to tell the public to take heed (drink that water, stay cool). At the height of the day, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures over 100 in the Valley (100 in Burbank, 101 in Van Nuys, 104 in Woodland Hills), 96 in downtown L.A. and Long Beach, 89 at LAX, 84 in Santa Monica and 101 in Pasadena. more ›

Members of two rival gangs clashed last night at an Arco station at the corner of Laurel Canyon and Vanowen in North Hollywood, resulting in a shootout that left one teenage boy dead, according to the Daily News. more ›

Last month, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger eliminated full funding--a mere $16.3 million--for domestic violence programs in the state. Highlighting the need for such a program, an 18-year-old girl was killed in her bed in the Santa Clarita Valley last Sunday. Her boyfriend allegedly committed the murder inside the family trailer in the Canyon Country neighborhood. That was the third domestic violence death for the valley in a year's time. more ›

It's pretty much been known for months, but today Assemblymember Paul Krekorian announced his campaign for Los Angeles Council District 2, which crosses the Valley from Sherman Oaks to North Hollywood to a handful of Northeast Valley neighborhoods like Shadow Hills and Tujunga. Currently, Krekorian represents the 43rd Assembly District, which covers Burbank, Glendale and portions of LA including Valley Village, Valley Glen, Toluca Lake, Atwater Village, Silver Lake and Los Feliz. more ›

The Counter, known for letting customers customize their own burgers anyway they want, finally made its arrival yesterday in Studio City (Ventura Blvd. near Laurel Canyon). The long-awaited restaurant adds to the commercial district's gamut of quality eateries to choose from, including the nearby Artisan Cheese Gallery, Arb Pizza, Vegan Plate and Laurel Tavern. more ›