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Brandon Clarke, a seven-year NBA veteran who spent his entire career with the Memphis Grizzlies, has died at 29. His agency confirmed the news, with reports indicating he was found dead in a San Fernando Valley home and that a possible overdose is being investigated. Clarke appeared in 309 NBA games, averaging 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds, though injuries limited him to two games this season.
Brandon Clarke, 29, a forward for the Memphis Grizzlies and seven-year NBA veteran, died in the San Fernando Valley after a medical emergency. Los Angeles Fire Department responders pronounced him dead, and investigators are probing the death as a possible overdose after drug paraphernalia was found at the home. An autopsy will determine the cause. Clarke, selected 21st overall in 2019, earned All-Rookie First Team in 2020 and posted career averages of 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds across 309 games, though injuries limited him this past season.
Local activists, youth groups, and community organizations in the San Fernando Valley are actively resisting increased ICE enforcement through protests, support networks, and community aid, highlighting the area's shifting demographics and the personal impact of immigration policies on residents.
A 61-year-old man, Martin Rodriguez, was arrested after a shooting spree in San Fernando Valley that injured five people. Rodriguez barricaded himself in his residence and fired at a police helicopter during a standoff before being taken into custody. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, with bail set at nearly $10 million. The condition of the victims is currently unknown, and the investigation is ongoing.
Thieves executed a highly sophisticated heist on Easter Sunday, stealing as much as $30 million in cash from a high-security vault in a Los Angeles money storage facility without triggering any alarms or causing noticeable damage. The FBI and LAPD are jointly investigating the case, which is considered one of the largest cash thefts in the city's history. The stolen cash was stored for regional businesses by GardaWorld, a security and cash services company, and no arrests have been made as of now. This incident follows a similar large-scale jewel theft in Southern California less than two years ago, with the perpetrators still at large.
Tens of millions of dollars were reportedly stolen in a massive heist in the San Fernando Valley, possibly one of the largest burglaries in Los Angeles history, from a business that handles large amounts of cash for other businesses. The LAPD and FBI are conducting a joint investigation but have not released further details about the incident.
The driver of an allegedly stolen car led Los Angeles police on a high-speed pursuit through the San Fernando Valley, reaching speeds over 120 mph with the headlights off before being apprehended in the Sylmar area, while a second passenger remains at large.
The U.S. Geological Survey released a "Shake Movie" visualizing the intensity of the 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake that struck Los Angeles 30 years ago, with the imagery showing the quake's spread across the Southland and its impact felt over 2,000 miles away. The earthquake, which occurred on January 17, 1994, resulted in 57 fatalities and property damage estimated between $13 billion and $50 billion.
The 30th anniversary of the deadly 6.7 magnitude Northridge earthquake, which struck the San Fernando Valley on January 17, 1994, is being remembered. The quake resulted in 57 deaths, thousands of injuries, and property damage estimates ranging from $13 billion to $50 billion. KTLA's coverage at the time depicted chaotic scenes of collapsed buildings, looting, and fires. Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones believes that today, there would be fewer collapsed buildings in the event of a similar quake, but emphasizes the need for ongoing seismic preparedness.
KTLA 5 News is offering archived coverage of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, a devastating event that struck Los Angeles at 4:30:55 a.m. on January 17, 1994, resulting in 57 fatalities and property damage estimated between $13 billion and $50 billion, with the San Fernando Valley being particularly affected.
A fatal crash involving a wrong-way driver on the northbound 405 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley has resulted in a traffic closure. The collision occurred when the wrong-way driver slammed into the center divider, causing other vehicles to collide. At least one person has been confirmed dead, and it remains unclear how many individuals were involved. The closure is expected to last through the morning commute, with traffic being allowed to pass on the right shoulder.
A man holding a dog on his lap led police on a bizarre low-speed chase in a stolen golf cart through the San Fernando Valley. Despite evading officers for a while, the driver was eventually cornered and arrested in a 7-Eleven parking lot. The dog may have been taken to an animal care facility.
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Northridge. The incident took place on Malden Street, but details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting and whether anyone was injured are currently unknown.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Malibu, California, with shaking felt as far as the San Fernando Valley and Long Beach. No injuries or damage have been reported, and the earthquake was too small to trigger automatic cell phone alerts.
A transformer caught fire at the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, causing a thick cloud of black smoke to fill the air. The fire was quickly extinguished by firefighters, and no injuries or building damage were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.