Passenger says Uber driver accused in Palisades Fire was ‘nut job’ who ranted about Trump

Passenger Brennan White describes Palisades Fire suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht as a "nut job" who bashed President Donald ...

Palisades Fire arrest made; suspect allegedly set earlier blaze that later ignited Jan. 7 LA inferno, officials say

Jonathan Rinderknecht "maliciously" started the Lachman Fire on Jan. 1, which later became the devastating Palisades Fire, ...

After Palisades fire hydrants went dry, LAFD faced costly delays in getting more water

A report provides reveals additional ways fire crews were stymied in efforts to get enough water to fight the Palisades fire in January 2025. The call didn't go in for tanker trucks and when these ...

For many in the Palisades, arson arrest affirms suspicions of a fire before the big one

A mix of rage, closure and questions was evident in the Palisades on Wednesday, after the arrest of a suspect on suspicion of ...

LAFD releases Palisades Fire after-action report

Crews battling the Palisades Fire faced several challenges, including staffing shortages, water supply limitations and the ...

In fire-scorched Palisades, a library and rec center become linchpins of fury with City Hall

Pacific Palisades residents are fuming at City Hall for not moving quicker on several priorities, including replacing the ...

Palisades Fire arrest: The financial cost of one of LA’s most devastating blazes

Federal authorities charged Jonathan Rinderknecht with maliciously starting the Palisades Fire, which may cause up to $164 billion in total losses.

After Palisades fire failures, L.A. promises to beef up staffing during high-risk fire weather

Challenges faced during the Palisades fire included an ineffective process for recalling off-duty firefighters, and top fire ...

Palisades fire suspect placed gun in stuffed animal, made recent fire threat, feds allege

Prosecutors allege that Rinderknecht "maliciously set" a brush fire just after midnight on Jan. 1 that eventually grew into ...