Santa Monica Mountains
Coverage of Santa Monica Mountains in the Nexus archive.
- Rick Caruso drops incredible pictures showcasing his new private lake club
Rick Caruso, developer of The Grove, The Americana at Brand, and The Commons at Calabasas, is launching the Miramar Lake Club, a private waterfront property in the Santa Monica Mountains. The new venture marks his expansion into private hospitality.
- Judge declares mistrial for man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire
A judge declared a mistrial for Jonathan Rinderknecht, accused of starting the deadly Palisades Fire, after a jury deadlocked 10-2. The fire, which began as the Lachman Fire, killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of structures. Prosecutors plan to retry the case.
- SoCal officials urge public to prepare for inevitable wildfires
Southern California officials warn the public to prepare for inevitable wildfires as the third-wettest year in 15 years has left vegetation that could fuel large fires. Agencies in multiple counties highlighted the Santa Monica Mountains as a high-risk area due to drying vegetation.
- L.A. County Targets Overgrown Lots in Altadena Burn Zone Before Fire Season
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a motion directing departments to create a strategy for addressing hazardous vegetation on fire-impacted properties in Altadena and the unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains. The motion, authored by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Lindsey P. Horvath, requires departments to report back within 30 days with recommendations.
- LA County Supervisors Return Tuesday With Altadena Recovery Items on Crowded Agenda
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will hold its first regular session in three weeks, addressing Altadena fire-recovery items and countywide business. The agenda includes a motion to address hazardous vegetation and brush clearance at fire-impacted properties in Altadena and the unincorporated Santa Monica Mountains.
- Santa Monica Mountains' last steelhead trout survived the Palisades fire — and even had babies
Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains' last endangered steelhead trout were wiped out by the Palisades fire. They were later found alive in Topanga Creek and had reproduced.
- Santa Monica Mountains' last steelhead trout survived the Palisades fire — and even had babies
Scientists feared the Santa Monica Mountains' last endangered steelhead trout were wiped out by the Palisades fire. They were later found alive in Topanga Creek and had offspring.
- Trial begins for man accused of starting deadly Palisades Fire
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.