A once-thriving retail and community hub in the San Fernando Valley is being taken apart piece by piece.

Earlier this week, demolition crews began tearing down Valley Plaza in North Hollywood, once touted as the largest shopping center on the West Coast.

In August, the Los Angeles Board of Building and Safety Commissioners declared six buildings on the site a public nuisance. • Crews work to demolish the abandoned Valley Plaza shopping center in North Hollywood on Oct. 30, 2025. (KTLA) • Crews work to demolish the abandoned Valley Plaza shopping center in North Hollywood on Oct. 30, 2025. (KTLA)

The decision came at the urging of many, including Los Angeles City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian, who represents the area and has pushed for action after years of stalled redevelopment and r

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