Category: san fernando

Woman Shot to Death in Los Angeles House; Suspect Arrested

SAN FERNANDO, Calif.—A 38-year-old woman was shot to death inside a house in San Fernando, authorities said July 16. Stephanie Rodriguez was a San Fernando resident, according to the medical examiner’s office. The shooting was reported at 3:18 a.m. Friday in the 1300 block of Kewen Street, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Lt. Daniel…


Los Angeles Homeowner Faces Charges for Running Makeshift Park for 15 RVs in Backyard

A Los Angeles homeowner is facing two misdemeanor charges for having over five recreational vehicles (RV) parked behind her home, according to Fox News. The homeowner renting the backyard in the 14000 block of Hubbard Street in Sylmar—the northernmost neighborhood in the city of Los Angeles City—to these RV owners is reportedly making $10,000 a month,…


Man Charged for Killings 2 Dogs in Sun Valley Home Invasion

SAN FERNANDO, Calif.—A man arrested on suspicion of killing at least two dogs in Sun Valley was charged Friday with animal cruelty. Alejandro Flores, 45, of Sun Valley, is charged with five counts of animal cruelty, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. He is set to be arraigned Monday at the San…


Missing 14-Year-Old San Fernando Girl Found Safe, Say Police

SAN FERNANDO—A 14-year-old San Fernando girl who was believed to have disappeared while walking to a convenience store was located safe and sound in Santa Clarita amid extensive media coverage and a search by friends and relatives, authorities said late on Aug. 22. Destiny Isabella Mercado told police she left home voluntarily with “some male…


San Fernando Police Seek Public Help in Search for 14-Year-Old Girl

SAN FERNANDO, Calif.,—San Fernando police asked the public for help locating a 14-year-old girl who disappeared, presumably while on her way to a nearby convenience store. Destiny Isabella Mercado, 14, texted her mother at 1:10 p.m. Saturday for permission to go the 7-Eleven store at Hubbard Street and Borden Avenue, and was believed at her…