Wildlife Learning Center home to 2 bald eagles

There is increased interest in wildlife sanctuaries due to popular eagle cams, mainly the Wildlife Learning Center in Sylmar, which is home to two bald eagles, Dakota and Denali.

Man found shot after kidnapping in Sylmar: LAPD
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A man was recovering after he was found shot following a kidnapping in Sylmar in broad daylight.

Man found shot after possible kidnapping
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A witness said he saw suspects grab the man and pull him into an SUV. The victim was found shortly after miles away with multiple gunshot wounds.

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.

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.

Freehab closure prompts push to open new facility
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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.

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.

1 dead in Sylmar hit-and-run
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Two pedestrians were hit in Sylmar, one of them dying at the scene. The suspect remains on the run.