1 killed, 5 hurt in Pacoima crash

The driver of a white pickup died and five people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Pacoima that sent a car careening into an apartment building.

Pursuit ends in police shooting on the off-ramp of the 5 Freeway in Pacoima

A police chase involving the Los Angeles Police Department ended Monday with a police shooting on the off-ramp of the 5 Freeway in Pacoima, and the suspect was fatally shot by officers.

Photos: Gardener experiencing homelessness builds 'Hillside Estate' near freeway

Jose says no one has ever asked him to leave the hillside or offered him housing, but that he would take it if it was. In the meantime, he said working the land brings him joy, and it makes him happy to know that his work makes others smile.

Gardener experiencing homelessness builds 'Hillside Estate' near freeway
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He has taken great pride in using his skills as a gardener and landscaper to transform this once trash-filled encampment to a picturesque home.

Crews battle structure fire in Pacoima
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Firefighters were waging a defensive battle Saturday afternoon to put out flames that engulfed an automotive shop in Pacoima compromising the building's corrugated roof and burning vehicles.

Crews battle structure fire in Pacoima

Defensive operations were underway as the structure was well-involved in flames and threatening several vehicles.

Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinics announced in high-need areas throughout LA County

Starting April 7, 16 drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 vaccine clinics will pop up across Los Angeles County with hopes of providing access to more people. The clinics, which will be held outdoors, are open for everyone and will run through May 1.

LA County expands free testing in COVID-19 hot spot

The Los Angeles County Department of Public is teaming up with Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-serving grocers in California, to expand free COVID-19 testing in Pacoima. The San Fernando Valley neighborhood is considered one of the hardest hit communities by the virus. 

Man wanted for murder of ex-girlfriend in Pacoima commits suicide in Texas following pursuit

Police in Irving, Texas say a 46-year-old man accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in front of their young child in Pacoima, killed himself after coming to North Texas to visit his family.

Armed, dangerous man wanted for fatally shooting ex-girlfriend in front of their young child

The Los Angeles Police Department is warning the public about an armed and dangerous man wanted for fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in front of their young child in Pacoima, authorities said Thursday.

Mobile test teams dispatched to high-risk communities
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On Tuesday, Mayor Eric Garcetti deployed mobile testing teams to underserved communities in the San Fernando Valley and South LA.

16-year-old girl missing from Pacoima

A 16-year-old girl who may be suicidal went missing in Pacoima, and authorities sought the public's help on Monday to find her.