Pacific Palisades

Rick Caruso's Palisades Village shopping center in Pacific Palisades will reopen on Aug. 15. Approximately one-third of the businesses are new, with many tenants returning to their shops.

Spencer Pratt returns to his home, which was destroyed in a fire in Pacific Palisades, following a significant mayoral primary loss. The event highlights his personal and political challenges.

Six individuals were arrested for bidding on construction work in the fire-affected Pacific Palisades area without a license, with their collective bids reaching up to $1.27 million. They now face potential legal penalties.

Six individuals were arrested for bidding on construction work in the fire-affected Pacific Palisades area without a license. They collectively bid up to $1.27 million and now face potential penalties, according to prosecutors.

Eighteen months after the Eaton and Palisades fires, homeowners in Pasadena and Pacific Palisades are still unable to return to their homes due to disputes with insurers over underpaid smoke damage claims.

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, after a jury deadlocked 10-2 on all three charges. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes, with prosecutors using digital records and security footage to establish Rinderknecht's presence at the fire's origin.

A mistrial was declared in the trial of a man accused of starting the Palisades fire, which killed 12 people, destroyed 6,500 structures, and caused billions in losses. The jury remained deadlocked, leaving questions about responsibility unresolved.

A deadlocked jury in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the 2025 Palisades Fire that killed 12 people, could not reach a unanimous verdict after two days of deliberation. Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht started the fire, while his defense argues fireworks were the cause. The judge is considering next steps, including potential instructions to encourage further deliberation.

Altadena's recovery from the Eaton Fire is progressing faster than Pacific Palisades on several measures, per a Los Angeles County report. However, fewer than 1% of destroyed homes have been rebuilt, and displacement assistance is ending for thousands of survivors.

A Los Angeles jury is determining if former Uber driver Jonathan Rinderknecht intentionally started a fire on New Year’s Day 2025 that later became the city’s most destructive firestorm. Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht, motivated by resentment toward the wealthy, ignited the Lachman Fire, which smoldered and reignited during Santa Ana winds, destroying thousands of homes. Evidence includes geolocation data linking him to the fire’s origin and his prolonged presence at the site.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting a brush fire that became the Palisades Fire, denied seeing or hearing fireworks during an interview with investigators. Prosecution presented evidence including geolocation data and security footage to challenge his account, while his defense claims the fire was caused by fireworks. A fire investigator testified that Rinderknecht appeared dishonest during the interview.

A family-owned raisin company is distancing itself from heir Bruce Lion after his arrest for antisemitic and racist verbal attacks against Jewish neighbors in Pacific Palisades. Lion Raisins issued a statement denouncing his conduct.

A California-based raisin company has condemned alleged antisemitic and racist conduct attributed to one of its heirs, Bruce Lion, following his arrest in Pacific Palisades on suspicion of making criminal threats. The company stated that the reports do not reflect its values.

A behavioral analyst testified that Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, exhibits traits of a revenge-driven arsonist. Prosecutors allege Rinderknecht lit the fire in 2025 after struggling with personal stressors and fixating on social issues, with evidence including his interactions with ChatGPT and 911 calls.

Bruce Lion, heir to Lion Raisins, was arrested in Pacific Palisades for allegedly making criminal threats against a rabbi neighbor following months of antisemitic harassment. The 64-year-old's family company is based in Fresno County.

A fire broke out at a building complex in Pacific Palisades where Spencer Pratt has an office. Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigators were dispatched to the Highlands Circle complex on Thursday afternoon.

A fire broke out at Spencer Pratt's campaign office in Pacific Palisades. Authorities are investigating the incident.

A California raisin heir was arrested for an antisemitic terror campaign targeting a rabbi neighbor in Pacific Palisades. The individual is described as 'raisin hell' in the area.

Spencer Pratt has described a fire at his crystal company office in Pacific Palisades as 'very suspicious.' Fire officials have not determined the cause, and the building superintendent stated the fire is not linked to Pratt's mayoral campaign.

Spencer Pratt described a fire at his Pacific Palisades crystal company office as 'very suspicious' and suggested it may be a politically motivated reprisal following his mayoral run.

Spencer Pratt claims a 'very suspicious fire' at his crystal company office in Pacific Palisades may be a politically motivated reprisal following his mayoral run. The fire is described as suspicious, and the motivation is linked to his political campaign.

Spencer Pratt claims the fire at his Pacific Palisades crystal office was not an accident, prompting an investigation. He described the incident as suspicious without compromising the ongoing arson probe.

Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of igniting the Palisades Fire, with security footage showing his vehicle following fire engines to the blaze site. Prosecutors allege embers from the initial fire reignited during Santa Ana winds, causing a firestorm. Rinderknecht faces up to 45 years in prison if convicted.

Spencer Pratt responded to Jimmy Kimmel's harsh roasting over his third-place finish in the Los Angeles mayor’s race and mocked claims about leaving the city if he lost. Pratt shared a video of his damaged Pacific Palisades home.

Spencer Pratt responded to Jimmy Kimmel's criticism of his third-place finish in the Los Angeles mayor’s race and mocked claims he would leave the city if he lost. Pratt shared a video of his Pacific Palisades home following the roast.

Prosecutors allege Jonathan Rinderknecht premeditatedly started the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles on Jan. 1, 2025, while his defense claims he tried to stop the blaze and is innocent. Security footage and 911 calls are central to the case, with Rinderknecht facing charges including malicious destruction by fire.

The trial of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades fire, began with prosecutors alleging he sought 'revenge on society' and defense attorneys claiming fireworks caused the blaze. The fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of buildings, was the most destructive in Los Angeles history.

A 30-year-old man is on trial for allegedly starting a brush fire in Los Angeles on Jan. 1, 2025, which later became the Palisades Fire—the city's most destructive firestorm. Prosecutors claim he intentionally set the fire out of anger over personal failures, while his defense argues the initial fire and subsequent firestorm are unrelated.

Opening statements began in the federal arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire near Los Angeles. Prosecutors allege he ignited the fire on January 1, 2025, using evidence like security footage and a seized lighter, while his defense claims he was watching fireworks and disputes proof of guilt. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes.

A trial has begun for a man accused of sparking the Palisades fire in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles. Over a year after the fire, homes in the area remain under construction.

The man accused of starting the devastating Palisades Fire that killed 12 people met with victims before the trial as the jury was selected. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, observed prospective jurors during the selection process.

Los Angeles County's third quarterly 2025 wildfire recovery report found the Eaton Fire area (Altadena) is showing earlier recovery signs than Pacific Palisades, despite minimal home rebuilding and expiring displacement assistance for survivors.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face Councilmember Nithya Raman in the November mayoral election after Raman secured second place in the June primary with 29% of the vote. Raman criticized Bass for a police union contract that contributed to a budget deficit and inefficient homelessness solutions. Conservative candidate Spencer Pratt, who lost his home in the 2023 Palisades Fire, finished third with 26%.

A trial began for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of igniting the Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures. Prosecutors allege he set a smaller fire near a hiking trail in the Santa Monica Mountains, which later reignited as the Palisades Fire due to high winds. Rinderknecht faces up to 45 years in federal prison if convicted.

A federal arson trial began for Jonathan Rinderknecht, a Florida man accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Rinderknecht, who pleaded not guilty, faces charges including malicious destruction by fire. His defense claims he is being scapegoated for the Los Angeles Fire Department’s failure to fully extinguish an earlier blaze.

A federal arson trial began for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the 2025 Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. Rinderknecht pleaded not guilty, with his defense claiming he is a scapegoat for the Los Angeles Fire Department’s failure to fully extinguish an earlier blaze. The trial coincides with ongoing recovery efforts in Pacific Palisades and Malibu and has become a focal point in the Los Angeles mayor’s race.

A federal arson trial began for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the deadly Palisades Fire, which killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes. The defense claims Rinderknecht is a scapegoat for the Los Angeles Fire Department's failure to extinguish an earlier blaze. The trial's proceedings coincide with ongoing community recovery efforts and political tensions in the Los Angeles mayor's race.

A federal arson trial for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the 2025 Palisades Fire, begins as Los Angeles grapples with recovery. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. The trial coincides with ongoing rebuilding challenges and political debates over the city's response.

A federal trial for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire, begins as Los Angeles grapples with recovery. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades and Malibu. Rinderknecht, who pleaded not guilty, faces charges including malicious destruction by fire.

A study in Nature found that a potent carcinogen, chromium-6, may have spread up to nine miles downwind from LA fire cleanup zones, affecting areas with 3 million residents. Researchers from UCLA and UC Davis detected airborne metals like lead and arsenic, noting concentrations declined over time but emphasizing lingering health risks.