Eaton Fire survivors feel ignored nine months into recovery process

Survivors of the Eaton Fire in Altadena are responding to Southern California Edison's draft compensation plan, concerned about lead contamination and financial constraints in rebuilding.

Jonathan Rinderknecht appears in court
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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.

Eaton Fire survivors reflect on loss 9 months later
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Survivors of the Eaton Fire in Altadena are responding to Southern California Edison's draft compensation plan, concerned about lead contamination and financial constraints in rebuilding.

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.

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.

Eaton Fire survivors respond to SCE's draft compensation plan

The Eaton Fire Survivors Network, an organization of more than 200 survivors, presented its community response to SCE's draft compensation plan during a press conference in Altadena Thursday morning.

Lifelong Lakers fan suing LeBron James after paying over $850 for game tickets

LeBron James is being sued by a lifelong Lakers fan after they paid $856.66 for game tickets under the impression James was announcing his retirement.

Palisades resident reacts to arrest in fire investigation
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Blake Mallen, a Pacific Palisades resident who lost his home in the destructive blaze, provided an update and shared his reaction to the arrest in the fire investigation.

LA TikTok user shares creepy encounter to warn others: 'Ted Bundy used this tactic'

A Studio City woman shared a viral TikTok video about a man who tried to lure her to his car by allegedly faking an injury. LAPD told her officers can't take a report because a crime didn't occur.

Woman accuses man of faking injury to get attention
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Multiple women in Los Angeles are sharing identical stories of a man allegedly faking an injury to get their attention.

Man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire arrested

Officials said evidence collected from 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht's digital devices showed an image he generated on ChatGPT depicting a burning city and a crowd fleeing from it.

'Bittersweet' reaction to Palisades Fire suspect caught
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Angelenos admit while the news of the arrest of Jonathan Rinderknecht could serve as some sense of closure, since he is accused of possibly starting the Jan. 2025 fire, Palisades Fire survivors say they are still heartbroken.

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.

California leaders react to arrest of suspect
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California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and other elected leaders react to the news of Jonathan Rinderknecht, a Florida man, being arrested in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire from January 2025.

LA trash fees increasing for 1st time in 17 years

City officials say the increase is necessary to cover costs related to organic waste disposal, inflation, staff salaries, and vehicle maintenance.

2026 Rose Parade: Magic Johnson named as grand marshal

Earvin "Magic" Johnson will serve as the grand marshal for the 2026 Rose Parade with the theme "The Magic in Teamwork."