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 depositions released: What firefighters are saying
Shocking depositions from LA City firefighters, edited by attorneys representing Palisades Fire victims, has been made public.
Shocking depositions from LA City firefighters, edited by attorneys representing Palisades Fire victims, has been made public.
Palisades Fire: Firefighter depositions released
Explosive depositions have been released from LA City firefighters talking about the Lachman fire and the events that led up to the deadly Palisades Fire. The depositions were edited and released by attorneys representing thousands of Palisades Fire victims.
Explosive depositions have been released from LA City firefighters talking about the Lachman fire and the events that led up to the deadly Palisades Fire. The depositions were edited and released by attorneys representing thousands of Palisades Fire victims.
74% of fire-impacted Altadena rentals show no rebuilding activity, study finds
The analysis shows 74% of identified rental units within the fire perimeter remain on properties with no public record of things like rebuilding permits, sales, or active listings.
The analysis shows 74% of identified rental units within the fire perimeter remain on properties with no public record of things like rebuilding permits, sales, or active listings.
Jackie Robinson's niece loses Olympic memorabilia in Eaton Fire
The Eaton Fire left Altadena tenants fighting to rebuild their lives. One survivor, the niece of Jackie Robinson, lost not only her home but priceless family memorabilia tied to an Olympic legacy.
The Eaton Fire left Altadena tenants fighting to rebuild their lives. One survivor, the niece of Jackie Robinson, lost not only her home but priceless family memorabilia tied to an Olympic legacy.
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.
Fire survivors 'insulted' by new bill
Nearly 14 months after last year’s deadly fire destroyed thousands of homes across the community, some residents say they were mailed $31 notices citing alleged noncompliance with brush clearance rules — even though their lots remain empty and covered mostly in dirt.
Nearly 14 months after last year’s deadly fire destroyed thousands of homes across the community, some residents say they were mailed $31 notices citing alleged noncompliance with brush clearance rules — even though their lots remain empty and covered mostly in dirt.
Fire survivors struggling to afford the cost of rebuilding
It's been more than a year since the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires, and a major hurdle for those trying to rebuild is money.
It's been more than a year since the deadly Los Angeles County wildfires, and a major hurdle for those trying to rebuild is money.
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.
Eaton Fire response in Black community scrutinized
California’s Attorney General has launched a civil rights investigation into the 2025 Eaton Fire response following reports of evacuation delays.
California’s Attorney General has launched a civil rights investigation into the 2025 Eaton Fire response following reports of evacuation delays.
California expands wildfire survivor mortgage relief to $100,000
Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.
Governor Newsom has expanded the CalAssist Mortgage Fund to provide $100,000 in mortgage relief grants for California fire survivors and increases income eligibility.
AG Bonta launches civil rights probe into Eaton Fire evacuation delays
Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will probe if race or age discrimination caused delayed evacuations in West Altadena during the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said his office will probe if race or age discrimination caused delayed evacuations in West Altadena during the deadly 2025 Eaton Fire.
Bass denies watering down Palisades Fire report
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has denied an LA Times article that alleges she had a report on the Palisades Fire altered to downplay failures.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has denied an LA Times article that alleges she had a report on the Palisades Fire altered to downplay failures.
Political fallout amid report of LA Mayor influencing after-action report; Caruso mulls running vs. Bass
A bombshell Los Angeles Times report alleging Mayor Karen Bass influenced the Palisades Fire after-action report is intensifying political fallout across Los Angeles.
A bombshell Los Angeles Times report alleging Mayor Karen Bass influenced the Palisades Fire after-action report is intensifying political fallout across Los Angeles.
Karen Bass, Rick Caruso have war of words
A bombshell report from Los Angeles Times alleges Mayor Karen Bass ordered her staff to "water down" an after-action report that detailed the missteps from the city's fire department during last year's deadly Palisades Fire.
A bombshell report from Los Angeles Times alleges Mayor Karen Bass ordered her staff to "water down" an after-action report that detailed the missteps from the city's fire department during last year's deadly Palisades Fire.
Bass ordered changes to Palisades Fire after-action report: LA Times
Mayor Karen Bass' office is denying the Los Angeles Times' bombshell report that Bass directed the "watering down" of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the LAFD during last year's deadly Palisades Fire.
Mayor Karen Bass' office is denying the Los Angeles Times' bombshell report that Bass directed the "watering down" of an after-action report that detailed alleged failings of the LAFD during last year's deadly Palisades Fire.
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.