A former Pacific Palisades resident now living in Florida has been arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting what eventually became the Palisades Fire of January 2025, one of the most destructive wildfires in Los Angeles history, the Justice Department announced today. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, a.k.a. “Jonathan Rinder,” and “Jon Rinder,” of Melbourne, Florida, is charged ...

3rd graders from iLEAD Agua Dulce wrote heartfelt notes and baked cookies in a touching display of gratitude to first responders battling the California wildfires. Students from Ms. Romero’s class at iLEAD Agua Dulce recently showed their appreciation to the first responders who battled California’s devastating Eaton and Palisades fires. The learners created a heartfelt thank-you poster, paired with a ...

As wildfires and hurricane force winds continue to devastate Southern California, Assemblywoman Pilar Schiavo, D-Chatsworth, Chair of the Committee on Military and Veteran Affairs, expressed her gratitude to the California National Guard (Cal Guard) for their swift and robust support in the fight against the growing fires. The Assemblywoman emphasized the critical role of the National Guard/Cal Guard in supplementing ...

In the aftermath of the devastating wind and firestorm emergencies that have forced thousands of Los Angeles County residents to evacuate their homes, the Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is warning businesses against illegal price gouging and urges the public to report suspected violations. Price gouging during a declared emergency is a serious offense, prohibited ...

Deadly wind-driven brush fires throughout Los Angeles County continue to burn and several neighborhoods remain without power in and around the Santa Clarita Valley due to Power Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). As of Friday, multiple wind-driven brush fires have scorched over 30,000 acres, claiming the lives of at least ten civilians, according to Los Angeles County officials.  Palisades Fire: Jan. ...