Pacific Palisades

The Palisades Village shopping center has reopened after the devastating Pacific Palisades wildfires. This reopening marks a significant milestone in the local community's recovery efforts.

The Palisades Village shopping center has reopened, achieving a major milestone for the local community. This reopening occurred 19 months after the devastating 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires.

The Palisades Village shopping center has reopened, representing a significant milestone for its community following the devastating 2025 Pacific Palisades wildfires. Its reopening occurred 19 months after the fires.

Federal prosecutors are narrowing their case against Jonathan Rinderknecht ahead of a retrial for the man accused of starting the deadly 2025 Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California. Following a mistrial where ten out of twelve jurors wanted to acquit him on three felony charges, prosecutors filed a new indictment reducing the case to two charges and narrowing its scope. The revised charges allege Rinderknecht used a barbecue lighter on January 1, 2025, leading up to the major wildfire.

Los Angeles County's 2026 Assessment Roll recorded $2.272 trillion in net taxable value, a 4.42% increase despite $9 billion in reductions for wildfire-damaged homes in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. The total value set a record, marking the sixteenth consecutive year of growth.

USC researchers found elevated lead levels in some neighborhoods 19 months after wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, while most fire-related chemicals in coastal waters returned to normal levels. The study, part of USC's CLEAN project, analyzed over 6,000 soil samples and 900 seawater samples.

Spencer Pratt, a former Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose home was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades Fire, warned that the Spokane wildfires are a nationwide warning. He urged communities to prepare for disasters, highlighted the loss of homes and pets, and encouraged faith and neighborly support during recovery.

Two dogs found alone at Will Rogers State Beach parking lot on July 9 have prompted a search for their owner, who has been missing for over three weeks. The Los Angeles Police Department's Missing Persons unit is involved in the investigation.

Los Angeles City firefighters rescued a man trapped in his flatbed truck after it crashed into a commercial building in Pacific Palisades on Thursday morning. LAFD personnel responded at 11:38 a.m. to a report of an unidentified driver who hit a one-story structure.

Los Angeles City firefighters rescued a man trapped in his flatbed truck that crashed into a commercial building in Pacific Palisades. The incident occurred on Thursday morning, with emergency responders arriving at 11:38 a.m. to extract the unidentified driver.

Firefighters rescued a driver trapped inside the cab of a flatbed truck after the vehicle collided with a building in Pacific Palisades. The incident involved emergency responders extracting the driver from the damaged truck.

A truck driver was trapped after their vehicle crashed into a single-story commercial building on Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Rescuers worked to save the driver as the cab was crushed.

A truck driver is trapped after crashing into a commercial building on Pacific Coast Highway in Pacific Palisades. Firefighters are working to free the driver, who was involved in the crash around 11:30 a.m. Thursday in an area with ongoing construction following a wildfire.

A suspect being chased by police swam into the ocean off Pacific Palisades to evade capture. The incident occurred Thursday morning.

Los Angeles County's total assessed property value surpassed $2.2 trillion in 2026 despite wildfires in Pacific Palisades and Altadena and a slowing real estate market. The 2026 Assessment Roll reached $2.272 trillion, a 4.42% increase from the previous year, marking the 16th consecutive year of growth.

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.