Retrial Set For Palisades Arson Suspect

Earlier this year, a federal court jury was deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht.

Prosecutors Narrow Charges Against Palisades Fire Suspect Following Jury Deadlock

In June, a federal court jury deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquitting Jonathan Rinderknecht.

Truck Slams Commercial Building On PCH, Trapping Driver

The crash was reported about 11:30 a.m. on Pacific Coast Highway near Chautauqua Boulevard.

Red Cross Awards Grant To Palisades Fire Recovery Program

The grant will will expand long-term disaster recovery services for residents affected or displaced by the Palisades Fire.

2 Dogs Found Alone At Will Rogers State Beach, Owner Sought: Report

A Good Samaritan is asking for the public's help after finding the dogs alongside personal belongings.

Mistrial Declared In Palisades Fire Arson Trial

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli quickly announced that his office will retry the case.

Jurors In Palisades Fire Arson Trial Hopelessly Deadlocked

Palisades Fire arson suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht stands accused of setting the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history.

Defense Witness Insists Fireworks, Not Arson Suspect Caused Pre-Palisades Fire Blaze

The expert witness testified it was fireworks that caused the blaze that would go on to become the Palisades Fire.

Analyst Tells Jury Desire for 'Societal Revenge' Drove Suspect To Start Palisades Fire

Expert witness Kevin Kelm, a former special agent with the ATF, testified in court Wednesday.

Palisades Fire Was Continuation of Lachman Blaze, Arson Expert Testifies

The trial in Los Angeles federal court is in its second week.

Prosecutors Paint Palisades Fire Suspect As A Premeditated Arsonist In Opening Statements

Attorneys presented opening statements in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who pleaded not guilty to arson.

Jury Selection Begins For Man Accused In Deadly Palisades Fire

Jury selection began Monday in the trial of a 30-year-old former Uber driver accused of setting what would become the Palisades Fire.

Man Who Was Killed In Pacific Palisades Hit-and-Run Identified

Authorities have released the name of a 33-year-old man who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Pacific Palisades.

15-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized After Being Shot During Fight At Dockweiler Beach

The boy reportedly told police he heard a gunshot, then realized he had been struck by the gunfire.

LA Firefighter Says He Warned Brush Fire Wasn't Out Before Massive Palisades Fire Ignited

"And there was like red hot, like coals,” LAFD Firefighter Scott Pike said in the deposition. “I even heard crackling.”

LAPD Drones Would Fly Above Palisades Village As Part Of New Plan

The LAPD wants to deploy a fleet of drones at locations across Los Angeles.

Bass Directed Watering Down Of Report On Palisades Fire: Report

"The city's diluted report has lost all credibility," county Supervisor Lindsey Horvath said.

Palisades Fire Destroys Teen's Home And Library, Inspiring Nonprofit Book Giveaway

"It made me heartbroken, and it made me wonder how other people felt, too," 14-year-old Rohan Mukhopadhyay said.

Pacific Palisades House Fire Knocked Down

The Christmas day house fire took 37 minutes for firefighters to extinguish.

Evacuation Orders, Warnings In Effect For Pacific Palisades Ahead Of Storm

The sheriff urged residents to heed the evacuation orders and warnings, saying those who fail to do are "putting your lives at risk."

Trial Set For Suspect In Deadly Palisades Wildfire

During a Jan. 24 interview, Jonathan Rinderknecht allegedly lied about where he was when he first saw the flames, according to police.

Firefighters Were Ordered to Leave Smoldering Palisades Site: Report

A firefighter warned a battalion chief that it was a "bad idea" to leave the scene of the New Year's Day Lachman Fire.

Palisades Fire Suspect Should Face Animal Cruelty Charges, Advocates Say

Animals suffered and died as a result of the Palisades Fire, including a pet cat who was alone in the wreckage for two months, PETA says.

Communication, Staffing, Leadership Challenges Impeded Response to Palisades Fire, Report Concludes

The LAFD released the "After-Action Review Report" Wednesday after previously withholding it due to an ongoing federal investigation.

Uber Driver Purposely Started Fire That Destroyed Thousands Of Palisades And Malibu Homes: DOJ

Authorities have made an arrest in connection to the deadly Palisades Fire.

Man Found Dead In Brentwood, Suspect At Large: LAPD

Police are asking for the public's help finding the person suspected of fatally shooting a man in Brentwood.

Woman, 80, Pinned Beneath Vehicle In Brentwood Crash

An 80-year-old woman was pinned beneath a vehicle during a collision Tuesday afternoon.

'Disaster Tourism' Turns Palisades Fire's Destruction Into Tour-Bus Spectacle: Officials

Tourists have begun piling into buses to gawk at fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades, according to city officials.

​All Evacuation Orders Now Lifted For Palisades Fire

The Los Angeles Fire Department announced the lifting of the final order Sunday.

National Guard To Withdraw From Palisades Fire Area By May 31

The National Guard's mission in the Palisades Fire area is coming to an end.

75% Of Palisades Fire Properties Cleared Of Debris

"Crews are working every day to remove debris in the Palisades and expedite the timeline to get families home," Mayor Karen Bass said.

Teen Who Lost Home In Palisades Fire Killed In Crash

Braun Levi, 18, was fatally struck by a suspected DUI driver in Manhattan Beach Sunday morning, according to authorities.

Plane Makes Emergency Landing At LA Country Club

An airplane made an emergency landing at a Los Angeles country club Friday afternoon.

County Cracks Down On Fire Properties Still Littered With Debris

Dozens of property owners who have yet to make progress clearing their lots of debris are about to face consequences, officials say.

Investigators Wrap Up Controlled Fires In Pacific Palisades

Investigators lit fires in Pacific Palisades this week to help uncover the cause of January's deadly wildfire.

500 Guns Recovered From Palisades Fire Debris

Police are trying to match hundreds of charred guns with their rightful owners after the Palisades Fire.

Fires Will Be Set In The Palisades To Aid Federal Investigation

Investigators will light fires in Pacific Palisades this week to help uncover the cause of January’s deadly wildfire.

Tuesday Is Deadline For Palisades Fire Cleanup Forms

"We are throwing everything we have at this cleanup to get people back in their homes quickly," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

Monday Is Last Day To Apply For Federal Aid For Palisades Fire

Tonight is the deadline to apply for federal aid connected to the Palisades Fire.

Palisades Fire Cleanup Deadline Extended, More Properties Eligible

Property owners impacted by January's wildfires now have more time to opt in to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' program.