Jonathan Rinderknecht: Defense attorneys seek dismissal of charges in deadly Palisades Fire case
Defense attorneys are calling for the case against 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire, to be dismissed.
Defense attorneys are calling for the case against 30-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged in connection with the deadly Palisades Fire, to be dismissed.
Ex-LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley sues city, alleges Bass used her as scapegoat for Palisades Fire
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a retaliation lawsuit against Los Angeles, alleging Mayor Karen Bass blamed her for the Palisades Fire to cover up budget cuts.
Former LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a retaliation lawsuit against Los Angeles, alleging Mayor Karen Bass blamed her for the Palisades Fire to cover up budget cuts.
Palisades Fire victims 'insulted' by new brush clearance bill
Fire victims in Pacific Palisades say they are frustrated and confused after receiving brush clearance bills from the City of Los Angeles for properties where their homes once stood.
Fire victims in Pacific Palisades say they are frustrated and confused after receiving brush clearance bills from the City of Los Angeles for properties where their homes once stood.
Confidential memo shows LAFD tried to protect Bass from Palisades fire criticism
A new report uncovers a confidential memo showing the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to protect Mayor Karen Bass from criticism over the city's response to the Palisades Fire.
A new report uncovers a confidential memo showing the Los Angeles Fire Department worked to protect Mayor Karen Bass from criticism over the city's response to the Palisades Fire.
Internal records show Bass asserted 'ultimate authority' over post-Palisades Fire messaging
Internal emails suggest Mayor Karen Bass directed the LAFD’s media strategy following the 2025 Palisades Fire after-action report.
Internal emails suggest Mayor Karen Bass directed the LAFD’s media strategy following the 2025 Palisades Fire after-action report.
Pursuit suspect crashes into Metro bus in Westlake; multiple people injured
At least three people were injured after an LAPD burglary pursuit ended in a crash with a Metro bus in Westlake.
At least three people were injured after an LAPD burglary pursuit ended in a crash with a Metro bus in Westlake.
Bass' office denies altering Palisades Fire after-action report
Mayor Karen Bass' office denied reports that said she directed the watering down of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the Los Angeles Fire Department during last year's Palisades Fire.
Mayor Karen Bass' office denied reports that said she directed the watering down of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the Los Angeles Fire Department during last year's Palisades Fire.
LA City firefighters seek tax hike to fund department
If approved, the city's sales tax would increase from 9.75% to 10.25%.
If approved, the city's sales tax would increase from 9.75% to 10.25%.
LA City firefighters push for ballot measure
Workers say the LAFD are underserved and understaffed.
Workers say the LAFD are underserved and understaffed.
New LA fire chief talks department shortcomings, changes, and staffing needs 1 year after Palisades Fire
LAFD's new fire chief is discussing everything from how he plans to rebuild public trust, to the department's shortcomings leading up to and during the Palisades Fire.
LAFD's new fire chief is discussing everything from how he plans to rebuild public trust, to the department's shortcomings leading up to and during the Palisades Fire.
Frustration lingers 1 year after Palisades, Eaton
Frustration continues to linger among wildfire survivors one year after losing everything.
Frustration continues to linger among wildfire survivors one year after losing everything.
DUI suspect collides with LAFD ambulance en route to hospital; 5 injured
An SUV driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after colliding with an ambulance transporting two elderly patients to the hospital in Los Angeles.
An SUV driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after colliding with an ambulance transporting two elderly patients to the hospital in Los Angeles.
Grand jury subpoenas LAFD over Palisades Fire
The Los Angeles Fire Department has been served federal grand jury subpoena over the department's Palisades Fire response.
The Los Angeles Fire Department has been served federal grand jury subpoena over the department's Palisades Fire response.
Firefighters ordered to leave before Palisades Fire: report
Citing text messages, a new report alleges a firefighter warned a battalion chief on Jan. 2 that it was a "bad idea" to leave the scene of the Lachman Fire that had been set early the previous day near Pacific Palisades, because there were signs of smoldering terrain.
Citing text messages, a new report alleges a firefighter warned a battalion chief on Jan. 2 that it was a "bad idea" to leave the scene of the Lachman Fire that had been set early the previous day near Pacific Palisades, because there were signs of smoldering terrain.
Mayor Bass names Jaime Moore as new LA fire chief
Mayor Karen Bass has named Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Jaime Moore as the new chief of the agency.
Mayor Karen Bass has named Los Angeles Fire Department Deputy Chief Jaime Moore as the new chief of the agency.
Whistleblower says Palisades Fire could have been prevented if LAFD leadership followed protocol
An LAFD whistleblower said heat detection technology could have prevented the Palisades Fire.
An LAFD whistleblower said heat detection technology could have prevented the Palisades Fire.
LAFD releases 70-page document detailing successes, failures of Palisades Fire response
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
Los Angeles releases report on Palisades Fire response
City of Los Angeles released a report on LAFD's response during the deadly Palisades Fire.
City of Los Angeles released a report on LAFD's response during the deadly Palisades Fire.
LA Mayor Karen Bass blocks half-staff tribute for Charlie Kirk, some fire stations push back
LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered fire stations not to lower flags for Charlie Kirk, but some stations defied her directive, sparking criticism from both sides.
LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered fire stations not to lower flags for Charlie Kirk, but some stations defied her directive, sparking criticism from both sides.
LAFD ambulances involved in back-to-back crashes in Reseda
Two LAFD ambulances were involved in back-to-back crashes at the same intersection in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning, officials said.
Two LAFD ambulances were involved in back-to-back crashes at the same intersection in the San Fernando Valley Wednesday morning, officials said.