Valley News Group

08/18/2025

Thanks to aid from the San Fernando Valley Audubon Society, Station 88 has a new tool to help them battle the ongoing fires in Sepulveda Basin. Read the details at valleynewsgroup.com/new-tool-helps-valley-firefighters

Every week there is a fire in the Sepulveda Basin. From the 101 you can see the smoke curl up to the sky, and it usually takes a while for firefighters to put out a blaze – most of which are started at a homeless encampment settled there. Not only can the fires spread, but… Read More »New Tool...

08/15/2025

It's and this week we have three unique covers highlighting the local news of each community. Crime continues to dominate headlines in Encino, water woes targeted the North Valley this past week and a murder suspect had Calabasas recently on edge! Read all issues at ValleyNewsGroup.com.

08/14/2025

Breaking News: From the Cradle to the Grave: Treeland Nursery Sold to Cemetery

Valley News Group has confirmed that the Boething family, owners of Boething’s Treeland Nursery at the edge of Woodland Hills and Hidden Hills, has sold the 32-acre property and it will be developed as a cemetery. It will be similar to other sites owned and operated by the buyer, Comparable Property, which operates the Pierce Brothers Memorial Park in Westlake Village, Pierce Brothers Valhalla in North Hollywood and Eternal Valley in Newhall. According to the City of Los Angeles, no additional zoning approvals are required for cemetery use, so there is not expected to be significant, if any, public input in this process. The City of Hidden Hills released a statement saying, “It is important to note that the City of Hidden Hills has not been a decision-making party in this process.”

08/12/2025

BREAKING NEWS:

BE ON ALERT! MURDER SUSPECT ON THE LOOSE IN CALABASAS: An alleged armed murder suspect is suspected to be in Calabasas after his car was found parked across from The Commons. Alexander Lee Rogers is wanted for the murder of a couple in Washington State. He is described as 51 years old, 6’2” tall and weighing 190 pounds. Anyone with information regarding Rogers’ whereabouts is urged to call 911 or contact the Longview Police Department at 360-442-5800. Tipsters who choose to remain anonymous can text “tips” to 360-431-6397.

08/11/2025

In continuing their community efforts, Hope the Mission recently opened a preschool and community center in Woodland Hills. Read how this "passion project" came to fruition at valleynewsgroup.com/hope-the-mission-opens-community-center-and-preschool-at-old-dennys.

Hope the Mission opened their new community center and preschool to serve the families of their Woodlands shelter on Ventura Blvd. The new center is in the old Denny’s building just west of Winnetka Avenue. Hope the Mission’s President Rowan Van Sleve called this founder Ken Craft’s “passion...

08/08/2025

With this week's cover story, it's time to celebrate Fry-day! That's right, it's official, In-N-Out is moving into Woodland Hills. Read the details, and more in local news, at ValleyNewsGroup.com.

08/05/2025

Valley News Group was recently honored for their 43 years of sponsorship of the concerts in the park series. Read the details on this accolade at valleynewsgroup.com/valley-news-group-honored-by-valley-cultural-center.

Valley News Group was honored last Sunday by Valley Cultural Foundation for the newspapers’ 43 years of sponsorship of the concerts in the park program. Publisher Kathleen Sterling  started her first newspaper, the Warner Center News, in 1982, and immediately became a sponsor of the  summer ...

08/04/2025

A new month means new celestial sights to behold! Check out what the night sky will look like in August by reading the latest Nighttrek at valleynewsgroup.com/nighttrek-report-what-to-see-in-the-august-sky-2.

By Neill Simmons The highlight of August occurs when the two brightest planets, Venus and Jupiter, appear very close to each other from 4:15 to 5:15 am on early Tuesday morning, the 12th. Venus is the brightest planet at this time. Get up the next few mornings at the same time and notice how far…....

08/01/2025

Home invasions. Gun violence. Brazen robberies...The covers of each new issue on this highlight the ongoing crime that seems to be overwhelming the Valley. From the frequent troubles in Encino to the broad daylight thefts in Woodland Hills, read all the details at ValleyNewsGroup.com.

07/29/2025

Local attorney given the Legacy of Service Award! Read all about Don Weissman's contributions to the community at valleynewsgroup.com/attorney-don-weissman-given-legacy-of-service-award.

Attorney Don Weissman was given the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce’s Legacy of Service Award at their annual gala July 17. Weissman faithfully served on the Board of Directors of the West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce since 2012, and served as legal counsel to the organi...

07/28/2025

Another day, another Valley home invasion...At a recent Encino Town Hall, community members shared their frustration at the ongoing burglaries that keep hitting local neighborhoods. Read the details, and response from law enforcement, at valleynewsgroup.com/hours-after-crime-meeting-more-home-invasions-rock-west-valley.

Just hours after angry residents gathered  to hear LAPD officers and Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman discuss crime, two more home invasion robberies took place in the West Valley. Over 300  residents from Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills crowded the Encino Community Center  Mond...

07/18/2025

Join us Monday 7/21 for a special meeting of the Public Safety Committee in response to the recent crime tragedy in Encino, and to discuss other neighborhood security concerns.

With district attorney Nathan Hochman and LAPD Captain Michael Bland, we’ll hear updates on the investigation, learn about ongoing crime prevention strategies, and a live Q&A.

Connect with fellow residents as we continue to strengthen community bonds together.