Judge rejects pretrial release for suspected Palisades Fire arsonist
According to federal prosecutors, Jonathan Rinderknecht poses a "substantial" flight risk if released and "has every incentive to flee" prior to trial.
According to federal prosecutors, Jonathan Rinderknecht poses a "substantial" flight risk if released and "has every incentive to flee" prior to trial.
Powerful storm moves through Southern California
Residents in burn scar areas braced for possible mud and debris flow with rain expected in Southern California over the next several days.
Residents in burn scar areas braced for possible mud and debris flow with rain expected in Southern California over the next several days.
Southern California braces for possible flooding
Southern California is bracing for the atmospheric river that may bring flooding and possible mudslides.
Southern California is bracing for the atmospheric river that may bring flooding and possible mudslides.
Evacuation warnings ahead of storms
Evacuation warnings have been issued for areas previously hit by the Palisades Fire.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for areas previously hit by the Palisades Fire.
Jan. 2026 wildfire survivors brace for storms
Southern California homeowners who survived the Eaton and Palisades fires from January 2026 are bracing for possible mudslides and debris flow from the incoming storms.
Southern California homeowners who survived the Eaton and Palisades fires from January 2026 are bracing for possible mudslides and debris flow from the incoming storms.
Federal trial date set for Palisades Fire suspect
A trial date has been set for Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the Lachman Fire that then led to the destructive Palisades Fire.
A trial date has been set for Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the Lachman Fire that then led to the destructive Palisades Fire.
Palisades Fire suspect trial date set
Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht will tentatively appear in court on April 2026.
Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht will tentatively appear in court on April 2026.
Palisades community gets support from Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series run has given Palisades Fire survivors something to rally around -- especially the students who lost their homes to the wildfire.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series run has given Palisades Fire survivors something to rally around -- especially the students who lost their homes to the wildfire.
Palisades Fire suspect appears in court
Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht appears in court. This comes days after he was arrested in connection to the horrific Jan. 2025 fires.
Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht appears in court. This comes days after he was arrested in connection to the horrific Jan. 2025 fires.
Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht in court
Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht appears in court. This comes days after he was arrested in connection to the horrific Jan. 2025 fires.
Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht appears in court. This comes days after he was arrested in connection to the horrific Jan. 2025 fires.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, suspect in deadly Palisades Fire, pleads not guilty
A 29-year-old man accused of setting a fire on New Year's Day that prosecutors say eventually became the deadly Palisades Fire pleaded not guilty Thursday to a trio of federal charges.
A 29-year-old man accused of setting a fire on New Year's Day that prosecutors say eventually became the deadly Palisades Fire pleaded not guilty Thursday to a trio of federal charges.
New charges for Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht
Jonathan Rinderknecht is charged with starting what eventually became the Palisades Fire. Now, two additional felonies have been added to his case.
Jonathan Rinderknecht is charged with starting what eventually became the Palisades Fire. Now, two additional felonies have been added to his case.
Jonathan Rinderknecht facing new federal charges in Palisades Fire
A federal grand jury has indicted Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged with starting what eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A federal grand jury has indicted Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is charged with starting what eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Topanga Canyon Boulevard reopens after mudslide occurs following storm
The closure stretched from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive.
The closure stretched from Pacific Coast Highway to Grand View Drive.
Pacific Palisades residents brace for powerful storm and mudslide threat
In Pacific Palisades, residents and workers in burn zones are racing to prepare for what could be the strongest October storm in over a decade. Contractors are reinforcing structures to protect against flooding, while residents brace for impact.
In Pacific Palisades, residents and workers in burn zones are racing to prepare for what could be the strongest October storm in over a decade. Contractors are reinforcing structures to protect against flooding, while residents brace for impact.
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.
Man recalls ‘disturbing’ ride with Uber driver now accused of sparking Palisades Fire
An Uber passenger is speaking out about his encounter with the driver now accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire, describing him as angry and unstable during their New Year’s Eve ride.
An Uber passenger is speaking out about his encounter with the driver now accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire, describing him as angry and unstable during their New Year’s Eve ride.
Jonathan Rinderknecht appears in court
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is accused of starting a fire that ultimately turned into the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people, burned more than 20,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures in the Palisade Highlands neighborhood in California.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is accused of starting a fire that ultimately turned into the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people, burned more than 20,000 acres, and destroyed more than 6,000 structures in the Palisade Highlands neighborhood in California.
Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond
The judge cited Rinderknecht's mental health, unsteady income, and stressed relationship with family as reasons to deny bond.
The judge cited Rinderknecht's mental health, unsteady income, and stressed relationship with family as reasons to deny bond.
Palisades man who lost home in flames reacts to neighbor's arrest
Blake Mallen and his family are still picking up the pieces after losing their home in the destructive Palisades Fire. He said the announcement of an arrest brought back the gut-wrenching memories from January.
Blake Mallen and his family are still picking up the pieces after losing their home in the destructive Palisades Fire. He said the announcement of an arrest brought back the gut-wrenching memories from January.