LA's January wildfires among 14 billion-dollar weather disasters of 2025, according to data
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
New data shows that 14 separate billion-dollar weather and climate disasters slammed the U.S. in just six months of 2025 – topping $100B in damages.
'Reche Fire' stretches to 160 acres
Crews are battling a 160-acre fire in Moreno valley.
Crews are battling a 160-acre fire in Moreno valley.
Santa Monica Bay faces pollution concerns after Palisades Fire
Researchers are raising alarms about potential hazards in the water and on the beaches of Santa Monica Bay following recent storms and the lingering effects of the Palisades Fire.
Researchers are raising alarms about potential hazards in the water and on the beaches of Santa Monica Bay following recent storms and the lingering effects of the Palisades Fire.
Brown water found in Santa Monica after wildfires
Researchers are raising alarms about potential hazards in the water and on the beaches of Santa Monica Bay following recent storms and the lingering effects of the Palisades Fire.
Researchers are raising alarms about potential hazards in the water and on the beaches of Santa Monica Bay following recent storms and the lingering effects of the Palisades Fire.
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.
Heavy rain soaks areas devastated by Eaton Fire
Tuesday's heavy rain brought flooding to areas previously devastated by the Jan. 2025 wildfires.
Tuesday's heavy rain brought flooding to areas previously devastated by the Jan. 2025 wildfires.
Powerball winner Edwin Castro buys Altadena lots destroyed by Eaton Fire: report
Edwin Castro has reportedly purchased 15 properties and plans to build single-family homes for families to live in long-term.
Edwin Castro has reportedly purchased 15 properties and plans to build single-family homes for families to live in long-term.
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.
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.
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
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.
Eaton Fire survivors reflect on loss 9 months later
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
LAFD releases detailed analysis of Palisades Fire
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
Palisades Fire suspect due in court
Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire, is due to make his second court appearance on Thursday.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire, is due to make his second court appearance on Thursday.
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.
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
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.
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.
The Los Angeles Fire Department released an after-action report detailing successes and challenges, including inadequate initial resources and firefighter exhaustion.
Los Angeles releases report on Palisades Fire response
City of Los Angeles released a report on LAFD's response during the deadly Palisades Fire.
City of Los Angeles released a report on LAFD's response during the deadly Palisades Fire.