North Hollywood

Geradin Gonzalez Morales and Johana Catalina Vargas Rodriguez were arrested for a series of costly retail thefts across Southern California. The investigation began on June 17 when deputies responded to a burglary at a business in Thermal Station.

Los Angeles fire crews rescued a man who fell 30 to 45 feet into a concrete confined space at a North Hollywood construction site on Friday. The incident occurred at the 5000 block of N. Cleon Avenue around 3:07 p.m., with paramedics providing assistance on scene.

Four suspects were arrested in Ventura County after authorities seized $1.4 million worth of illicit narcotics. The arrests occurred during a drug bust involving Simi Valley police and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration in August 2025.

A thief in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, damaged nearly 20 parked cars overnight by smashing windows and rifling through vehicles, leaving residents with a costly mess. The incident occurred in a single night, targeting an entire street.

A woman was killed in a hit-and-run accident in North Hollywood Thursday night when a white sedan struck her as she crossed Victory Boulevard near Troost Avenue and Lankershim Boulevard. Police are searching for the driver.

A man was trapped 30 feet underground in a narrow hole in North Hollywood, requiring an oxygen mask to be lowered to him. Rescue crews, including the Los Angeles Fire Department and Urban Search and Rescue specialists, worked on a confined-space rescue near NoHo House North.

Two suspects attempted to burglarize a home in North Hollywood but abandoned their plan after realizing people were inside, according to police. The incident was reported without further details on the suspects or the property.

A man was hospitalized in serious condition after a house fire in North Hollywood. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Evacuations were ordered after the LAPD responded to a report of explosives discovered at a residence in North Hollywood. Authorities confirmed the incident but provided no further details.

Evacuations were ordered in a North Hollywood neighborhood Wednesday morning due to a bomb squad investigation. Police responded to a suspicious package on Rhodes Avenue near Calvert, with no threats associated with the object.

APLA Health's Vance North Necessities of Life Program in North Hollywood provides food assistance to people living with HIV in Los Angeles, offering empowerment and hope through grocery support.

The LA Metro Board approved a $9.7 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year, allocating $3 billion for system operations and $2 billion for expansions including the G Line bus rapid transit and new bus projects. The budget also funds the D Line extension and reflects public demand for improved safety and reliability, though challenges like slowing sales tax growth and a $30 million Metrolink budget shortfall were noted.

A U-Haul truck collided with a tree in North Hollywood, dragging a massive branch that damaged a dozen parked cars. The incident occurred on La Maida Street near Lankershim Boulevard and was captured on video by Clark Sean Heisler.

A thief was caught on camera removing a Spencer Pratt mayoral campaign sign in North Hollywood, part of a series of anti-Pratt vandalism incidents in Los Angeles. Surveillance footage showed the activist taking the sign from a construction site fence while walking a dog.

Federal agents and Los Angeles Police Department officers conducted a child pornography sting in North Hollywood, issuing search warrants in the 5600 block of Willowcrest Avenue. The operation was carried out on Tuesday morning, with LAPD officers assisting federal agents. Details of the operation are limited at this time.

A body was found on a street in North Hollywood, prompting a death investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. The discovery was made late Saturday night on the 5700 block of Tujunga Avenue. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation.

A man was attacked with bear spray after confronting two suspects burglarizing a North Hollywood home on Denny Avenue. The break-in occurred on May 8, and the owners were alerted by their surveillance system. The incident involved a violent confrontation between the victim and the suspects.

A Los Angeles County jury found an LAPD officer not negligent in the shooting death of 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta at a North Hollywood department store. The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit, but evidence did not show negligence. The incident occurred in 2021.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run crash near the Hollywood Freeway off-ramp in North Hollywood. The collision occurred around 1:50 a.m. near Magnolia Boulevard. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A 26-year-old man was shot in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, early Monday morning by two suspects who fled in a sedan. The victim was hospitalized with gunshot wounds following the incident around 5:20 a.m. at Victory and Lankershim boulevards.

A burglary spree targeting affluent neighborhoods in Los Angeles has escalated, with masked thieves striking multiple areas and a violent home invasion resulting in a 70-year-old woman being strangled. A former LAPD investigator warns that burglars are using online research and strategic planning to exploit vulnerabilities in high-end homes.

A North Hollywood couple's dog was hospitalized after ingesting meth during a walk in North Hollywood Park. The 3-year-old Australian cattle mix, named Uni, began sniffing around before showing signs of drug ingestion.

A registered sex offender, Damian Denzell Robinson, is accused of committing six sexual assaults against women in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley on April 19. The attacks occurred in public places during the day, including businesses and a retail restroom, as the area faces a broader surge in crime, including organized burglaries in affluent neighborhoods.

Workers at a North Hollywood Carl's Jr. location protested due to violent customer interactions, including robberies and physical assaults, citing the company's refusal to provide safety training.

Workers at a North Hollywood Carl's Jr. location are protesting due to violent customer interactions, including robberies and physical assaults, with the company refusing to provide safety training.

Los Angeles County is experiencing a surge in residential burglaries, prompting increased police patrols and resources. Mayor Karen Bass and LAPD have deployed targeted strategies, including mobile license plate readers and air support, to address the spike in high-end home break-ins in neighborhoods like Sherman Oaks and Encino.

Los Angeles authorities cleared a homeless encampment in North Hollywood that had been associated with crime and drug use. Residents along Varna Avenue reported safety concerns and had previously complained to the city about the encampment.