A huge tree with a trunk more than five-feet wide came crashing down in Northridge after a week of storms loosened its roots.
A seven-month-old lion became the 14th cat killed on an LA area freeway when he was struck on the 118 Freeway a few weeks after his mother.
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A northbound section of Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Canoga Park will be closed until thursday, authorities say.
SoCalGas believes that this was an "off-gassing" of the soil, which has happened at the site before.
Photographer Greg Doyle saves the best for last with an end of the-year Northridge sunset that is truly breathtaking.
This week LA looks into seeding savings accounts for all kindergarteners and a South Bay fire that killed two might be murder.
The 13th mountain lion killed on local freeways in recent years, the cat known as P-39 leaves behind three 6-month-old cubs.
Dozen residents from the San Fernando Valley asked the City Council to support closing the facility that caused the Porter Ranch gas leak.
Residents say they were not notified of the settlement and weren't given an opportunity to submit restitution claims against the Gas Co.
Cities and communities with a high density of alcohol outlets were 3.7 times more likely to have high rates of violent crime.
Ten of the fake pennies worth $1,000 were scattered throughout Los Angeles. All you have to do is keep your eyes peeled.
Jot it down! The offers are good on Wednesday and Thursday.
Find out where they are before you go out to trick-or-treat.
City animal shelters will waive the $76 adoption fees for kittens in honor of National Cat Day Saturday.
What could make the DMV less fun? A widespread computer glitch!
Metro launched a pilot program to allow full and part time students reduced fare passes accessible through the class registration process.
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The bus between Woodland Hills and the Santa Monica Pier via Topanga Canyon will now run year-round.
It's official: You have the worst commute in the nation.
A judge refused to dismiss a suit by Meadow Walker against Porsche, alleging the faulty vehicle trapped her father in the burning wreckage.
Here are your latest Northridge-Chatsworth restaurants closed by the County Health Department for violations such as vermin infestation.
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Los Angeles animal shelters are offering a $10 pet adoptions (a discount of more than $100) to make room for 4th of July runaways.
Dozens of cities in Los Angeles County allow Safe and Sane fireworks while others host their own fireworks shows.
No tickets were sold Tuesday with all 6 winning numbers. Friday’s drawing expected to be the 3rd largest Mega Millions jackpot in history.
The city will open air conditioned facilities to help people escape the heat between noon and 9 as temperatures reach 111 in some areas.
The parents of a man killed along with four others in a when an out-of-control Toyota drove off the freeway are suing the company and driver
A judge ordered Southern California Gas Co. to offer to pay for the cleanup of thousands of homes affected by the gas leak.
A great white shark goes airborne, a mountain gets schooled, Lakers oust Scott, and LA puts end to pet shop puppy sales.
Only Portland ranks higher on the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals list of most vegan-friendly communities.
Monday is National Pets Day! Here are some Northridge restaurants that will allow pets at outdoor tables.
The foster parents of a little girl taken under a 1970s law to be with her tribe's blood relatives vows to keep fighting for her in court.
A decision sparking uproar for taking a child from her foster family to be with Choctaw blood relatives has been affirmed.
The motorcade transporting the casket of former first lady Nancy Reagan is heading up the 405 to the 118 Freeway.
A legal aid nonprofit has organized a clinic to help students of the defunct Valley area beauty school seek student loan relief.
Several people called dibs on the largest California lottery jackpot to go unclaimed, but none actually produced the winning ticket.
An unclaimed $63 million jackpot from a winning ticket bought in LA will expire Thursday even as one man insists he should get the money.
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