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.
Weather Forecast for Wednesday, June 10
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Opening statements in Palisades Fire trial
Opening statements are underway in the Palisades Fire trial. Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to 45 years in federal prison.
Opening statements are underway in the Palisades Fire trial. Jonathan Rinderknecht has pleaded not guilty to federal charges including destruction of property by means of fire, arson affecting property used in interstate commerce and timber set afire. If convicted on all counts, he faces up to 45 years in federal prison.
Massive summer swell brings 20-foot waves to Newport Beach's famous Wedge, prompting warnings
One of the largest south swells in years is generating massive 20-foot waves at The Wedge in Newport Beach, prompting a beach hazard statement and closing the Malibu Pier.
One of the largest south swells in years is generating massive 20-foot waves at The Wedge in Newport Beach, prompting a beach hazard statement and closing the Malibu Pier.
Weather Forecast for Wednesday, June 10
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
New video raises questions about Southern California Edison’s role in deadly Eaton Fire
New surveillance video is fueling claims that Southern California Edison equipment sparked the Eaton Fire that killed 19 people and destroyed about 9,000 structures.
New surveillance video is fueling claims that Southern California Edison equipment sparked the Eaton Fire that killed 19 people and destroyed about 9,000 structures.
New questions over SoCal Edison’s role in Eaton Fire
New surveillance video is fueling claims that Southern California Edison equipment sparked the Eaton Fire that killed 19 people and destroyed about 9,000 structures.
New surveillance video is fueling claims that Southern California Edison equipment sparked the Eaton Fire that killed 19 people and destroyed about 9,000 structures.
Weather Forecast for Tuesday, June 9
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Dangerously high surf, strong rip currents hit Southern California coast
A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Thursday evening as dangerous surf impacts Southern California beaches.
A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through Thursday evening as dangerous surf impacts Southern California beaches.
Weather Forecast for Tuesday, June 9
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
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.
Weather Forecast for Monday, June 8
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Sorrento Fire breaks out in San Diego County
Southern California firefighters were battling a brush fire in San Diego Sorrento Valley community.
Southern California firefighters were battling a brush fire in San Diego Sorrento Valley community.
Powerful 6.1M earthquake in Cuba felt in Florida, one of strongest ever recorded in the Gulf
Did you feel it? A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Mantua, Cuba on Monday, June 8, with reports of shaking and tremors being felt as far away as Jacksonville, Florida. At a magnitude 6, it is now one of the strongest earthquakes recorded in the Gulf region, according to USGS historical records.
Did you feel it? A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Mantua, Cuba on Monday, June 8, with reports of shaking and tremors being felt as far away as Jacksonville, Florida. At a magnitude 6, it is now one of the strongest earthquakes recorded in the Gulf region, according to USGS historical records.
Teen hiker dies from heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park
An 18-year-old hiker died after suffering heat-related distress in Grand Canyon National Park. Here's what to know.
An 18-year-old hiker died after suffering heat-related distress in Grand Canyon National Park. Here's what to know.
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.
Weather Forecast for Monday, June 8
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Weather Forecast for Saturday, June 6
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
The latest forecast and air quality conditions for the greater Los Angeles area, including beaches, valleys and desert regions.
Wildfires are reversing years of progress on US ozone pollution, study finds
New research shows that increasingly intense wildfires are making the U.S. smoggier again.
New research shows that increasingly intense wildfires are making the U.S. smoggier again.