Several San Fernando Valley schools locked down after receiving threatening, possible 'swatting', phone calls

A number of schools in the San Fernando Valley were briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday morning following unsubstantiated reports of an individual outside the school premises, allegedly armed with a firearm.

San Fernando politician Cindy Montañez dead at age 50

Former Councilmember Cindy Montañez is remembered for her work not only in local politics, but also for her environmental advocacy.

Police chase suspect crashes into innocent driver in Sun Valley

The chase started when the driver refused to pull over for a traffic stop and ended with a crash on a Sun Valley freeway.

LA pharmacies hit by smash-and-grab robbers
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Pharmacies in the San Fernando Valley are picking up the pieces after being targeted by a group of smash-and-grab robbers.

Man who stole over $800,000 in COVID relief fund scheme gets prison time

Robert Mirumyan admitted to overseeing a scheme that used stolen identities to apply for COVID-era unemployment insurance benefits, according to officials.

Beat the heat: LA City pools offering affordable day passes

As the heat wave continues to scorch Southern California, FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez highlights affordable ways to stay cool.

Police chase suspect weaves thru 405 Fwy with kid inside
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A child sitting in the back of the pickup truck didn't stop the police chase suspect from weaving through traffic in rush hour on the 405 Freeway approaching Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley.

Woman steals van with 93-year-old cancer patient inside
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A 93-year-old man could not catch a break as he got caught in the center of a wild police chase in the San Fernando Valley.

Strong winds knock down trees in Sherman Oaks
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FOX 11's Ed Laskos was in the San Fernando Valley surveying the damage left by the downed trees across the area.