2 LA County juvenile detention centers deemed 'unsuitable' to house youth, officials say
The Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall in Downey and the Barry J. Nidorf Secure Youth Treatment Facility in Sylmar could shut down if they do not rectify these issues, officials say.
LA firefighter dangling from helicopter rescues man looking for his dog during California storms
An LA city firefighter dangling from a helicopter saves a man from drowning in raging water near the Sylmar neighborhood.
Family owned restaurants in Sylmar, Northridge broken into
In both incidents, the suspects got away with little to no cash, but left plenty of damage for the owners.
Freehab closure leaving human trafficking survivors, substance users homeless
A shutdown of a San Fernando Valley rehab center is prompting a desperate push to open a new facility for survivors of human trafficking and/or substance abuse.
Investigation unveils white supremacist ties in Sylmar house fire; suspected murder-suicide
The suspect, Richard Yapelli Jr., may have deep-rooted ties to white supremacist groups dating back to the 80s. Investigators said the victim, Phyllis Ann Patterson, told neighbors "If anything ever happens to me, it would be my nephew who did it."
Woman, nephew, dog found dead in rubble of ammunition-fueled fire at Sylmar home
A woman, her nephew, and a dog were found dead after the fire. Neighbors said the man, an alleged self-proclaimed neo-Nazi, who lived there was known to have a lot of guns, with some even saying they were scared of him.
Teen Project, human trafficking 'safe haven' in Sylmar forced to close
The facility was forced to close Monday, after the LAFD deemed it unsafe for overnight use, since the building doesn't have sprinklers. The nonprofit said it doesn't have the funds for the costly retrofit.
Sylmar coffee and BBQ spot trashed in burglary; 'they did more than rob us, they killed us'
Vivian and Bruce Hartmen are picking up the pieces of their beloved 'Buffalo Bruce's Mercantile,' which was looted and trashed over the weekend.
Parents in Sylmar fear the man accused of threatening kids might get away with light punishment
Parents in Sylmar fear that a man who was accused of making threats against children may get away with a light penalty, despite allegations that he "wanted to kill" the students.
2 dead as man pushing woman in wheelchair struck crossing street in Slymar
The LAPD said that a man was pushing a woman in a wheelchair when they were hit by an oncoming vehicle.
$50,000 reward for a suspect ID in cross burnings at Sylmar church
The Los Angeles City Council approved the reward on Friday, Sept 8.
Sylmar RV encampment remains more than a a month after residents forced out
The property owner has pleaded not guilty to zoning and safety violations.
2 killed in separate San Fernando Valley crashes on 210 Freeway
Two separate fatalities were under investigation on the 210 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley.
Residents of Sylmar home with 20+ RVs in backyard remain after deadline to vacate passes
Both the RV residents and the homeowner were ordered to leave the property by Sunday.
Residents in Sylmar home with RVs parked in backyard must leave by end of weekend, court rules
Residents in the viral Sylmar home with more than 20 RVs parked the backyard are now ordered to leave the property by Sunday, the court ruled. Now the question is, will the residents leave?