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Van Nuys, CA — Three suspects were taken into custody early this morning and booked on vandalism charges after police observed suspicious activity inside the Sherman Way Tunnel, a location long plagued by graffiti and safety concerns and the subject of a pending Los Angeles City Council directive.
“At 3:56 a.m., LAPD officers took three suspects into custody and booked them on vandalism charges,” Los Angeles Police Department Public Information Officer Jeffery Lee confirmed. READ MORE
NTSB Chair's Warning Highlights Burbank (Van Nuys) Airspace Safety Concerns
Washington, D.C.: Concerns about safety in the airspace surrounding Hollywood Burbank and Van Nuys airports intensified after National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy disclosed that commercial airlines had warned her directly about collision risks in the Burbank area. Homendy made the remarks during a press exchange at a break in a January 27, 2026 NTSB public hearing.
“I keep hearing of other areas of the airspace where there is concern,” Homendy said. “Burbank is one where commercial airlines have called me to say, ‘the next mid-air collision is going to be at Burbank and nobody at FAA is paying attention to us.’” READ MORE
183 Shelter Animals depart VNY Airport for New Chance at Life
Van Nuys, CA — One hundred and eight three (183) dogs and cats get a chance to live thanks to Wings of Rescue and a weekend mission out of Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
LAAPOA and Residents Criticize LAWA Over Security Failures
Van Nuys, CA — At approximately 5:00 a.m., a suspect breached the L.A. Flight Academy on the airport’s west side—an area commonly known as “Prop Park.” The individual, identified as Ceffareno Michael Logan, accessed and boarded a single-engine Cessna 172 (N745B). The theft ended shortly thereafter when the aircraft veered off course and slammed nose-first into the exterior wall of a hangar near Balboa Boulevard. READ MORE...
Residents Allege Double Standard, Ethics Concerns in Advisory council
Los Angeles, CA — San Fernando Valley residents have circulated a community letter to City Councilmembers and local media over several days, opposing reductions in community representation...
Hotel Closure Leave Airport Authority in Turbulence
Los Angeles, CA — In a surprising move, the Airtel Plaza Hotel and Conference Center has announced it will permanently close its doors on October 12, 2025—a decision that reportedly blindsided Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) on Friday. READ MORE...
VNY CAC Joins City Notification System
Los Angeles, CA — The City of Los Angeles operates the Early Notification System (ENS), which keeps residents and interested parties informed about government activities.
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