Prosecutors paint Palisades Fire suspect as a premeditated arsonist in opening statements
Prosecutors told jurors that Jonathan Rinderknecht deliberately started the Jan. 1, 2025 fire that allegedly smoldered and later became the deadly Palisades Fire, citing surveillance footage, 911 calls, and digital evidence.
Prosecutors told jurors that Jonathan Rinderknecht deliberately started the Jan. 1, 2025 fire that allegedly smoldered and later became the deadly Palisades Fire, citing surveillance footage, 911 calls, and digital evidence.
Jury selection begins for Palisades Fire suspect
Jury selection process has begun for Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht.
Jury selection process has begun for Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht.
Jury selection begins in trial of man accused of sparking deadly Palisades Fire
Jury selection begins Monday in downtown Los Angeles for the trial of a former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day fire that prosecutors say eventually grew into the deadly Palisades Fire.
Jury selection begins Monday in downtown Los Angeles for the trial of a former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day fire that prosecutors say eventually grew into the deadly Palisades Fire.
Trial begins for Palisades Fire suspect
Jury selection begins Monday in downtown Los Angeles for the trial of a former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day fire that prosecutors say eventually grew into the deadly Palisades Fire.
Jury selection begins Monday in downtown Los Angeles for the trial of a former Uber driver accused of setting a New Year’s Day fire that prosecutors say eventually grew into the deadly Palisades Fire.
Los Angeles mayoral candidates make final push
The countdown is on for the Tuesday, June 2 California primary as the Los Angeles Mayor's seat is up for grabs.
The countdown is on for the Tuesday, June 2 California primary as the Los Angeles Mayor's seat is up for grabs.
Fire concerns grow in Pacific Palisades as brush builds, reservoir remains offline
Pacific Palisades residents are questioning the community's fire readiness as dry brush builds across burn scar areas and a key reservoir remains out of service.
Pacific Palisades residents are questioning the community's fire readiness as dry brush builds across burn scar areas and a key reservoir remains out of service.
Recorded call with LA Mayor Karen Bass resurfaces as dispute grows over wildfire warnings
A recorded phone call between Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and businessman John Alle, made days before the Palisades fire, is resurfacing ahead of the primary election.
A recorded phone call between Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and businessman John Alle, made days before the Palisades fire, is resurfacing ahead of the primary election.
Palisades Fire survivor 'Ms. Lou' celebrates her 98th birthday
Louvenia "Ms. Lou" Jenkins celebrates her 98th birthday.
Louvenia "Ms. Lou" Jenkins celebrates her 98th birthday.
Palisades Fire survivor celebrates 98th birthday
Louvenia "Ms. Lou" Jenkins celebrates her 98th birthday.
Louvenia "Ms. Lou" Jenkins celebrates her 98th birthday.
Pacific Palisades residents hit with vandalism on fire-damaged homes: 'Salt in the wounds'
Residents in Pacific Palisades are dealing with widespread graffiti vandalism on fire-damaged properties, adding to their frustration during recovery.
Residents in Pacific Palisades are dealing with widespread graffiti vandalism on fire-damaged properties, adding to their frustration during recovery.
Palisades high students on stage for first time since Jan. 2025 wildfires
The curtains are back up at Palisades Charter High School and students are taking the stage for the first time since last January's wildfires devastated their campus.
The curtains are back up at Palisades Charter High School and students are taking the stage for the first time since last January's wildfires devastated their campus.
Pali students on stage for first time since wildfires
The curtains are back up at Palisades Charter High School and students are taking the stage for the first time since last January's wildfires devastated their campus.
The curtains are back up at Palisades Charter High School and students are taking the stage for the first time since last January's wildfires devastated their campus.
Pali students on stage for first time since wildfires
The curtains are back up at Palisades Charter High School and students are taking the stage for the first time since last January's wildfires devastated their campus.
The curtains are back up at Palisades Charter High School and students are taking the stage for the first time since last January's wildfires devastated their campus.
Jonathan Rinderknecht's lawyers want case dropped
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.
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.
Palisades firefighter depositions made public by attorneys
Newly released firefighter depositions tied to the deadly Palisades Fire are raising questions about decisions made before the blaze, while state officials are forcefully disputing claims circulating in connection with the testimony.
Newly released firefighter depositions tied to the deadly Palisades Fire are raising questions about decisions made before the blaze, while state officials are forcefully disputing claims circulating in connection with the testimony.
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.
Southern California beaches could soon a become national park
The National Park Service is evaluating Los Angeles County beaches from Will Rogers to Torrance for potential inclusion in the National Park System.
The National Park Service is evaluating Los Angeles County beaches from Will Rogers to Torrance for potential inclusion in the National Park System.
New 6-mile hose line installed above Pacific Palisades as reservoir goes offline for repairs
A new 6-mile hose line has been installed above Pacific Palisades as an emergency backup while the Santa Ynez Reservoir undergoes repairs expected to last through fall 2026.
A new 6-mile hose line has been installed above Pacific Palisades as an emergency backup while the Santa Ynez Reservoir undergoes repairs expected to last through fall 2026.
Nonprofit provides disaster relief for LA families: 'It's Bigger Than Us'
“It’s Bigger Than Us" started during the pandemic, but today, it’s become a lifeline for families affected by recent fires.
“It’s Bigger Than Us" started during the pandemic, but today, it’s become a lifeline for families affected by recent fires.