Palisades Fire arson suspect set for November trialJonathan Rinderknecht's second trial is set for Nov. 2, after the federal case against him collapsed in June.Thursday, August 20, 2026
Feds try again to convict Palisades Fire suspect after mistrialJonathan Rinderknecht is set to be arraigned on a revised indictment after a jury deadlocked 10-2 to acquit him earlier this year.Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Palisades Fire suspect faces second trial after mistrialFederal prosecutors have filed a revised indictment against Jonathan Rinderknecht after a jury deadlocked 10-2 in favor of acquittal.Friday, August 14, 2026
Man's Body Recovered from Ocean at Big RockSheriff's deputies and lifeguards responded to a burned-out vacant lot just west of the Big Rock traffic signal.Friday, July 24, 2026
16-Year-Old Arrested in Santa Monica Pier KillingA juvenile from Las Vegas surrendered 40 hours after Sunday night's fatal shooting in the pier parking lot.Friday, July 24, 2026
Man shot dead in Santa Monica Pier parking lot after weekend partyPolice are seeking witnesses after a fight in Parking Lot 1 North ended in gunfire early Monday, hours after World Cup crowds packed the pier.Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Palisades Fire suspect asked ChatGPT about cigarette liability, prosecutors sayFederal prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht queried ChatGPT about cigarette fire liability moments after the fire was set on New Year's Eve.Friday, June 12, 2026
Prosecutors: Palisades fire suspect sought revenge on societyFederal prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht set the Lachman fire out of anger; the defense says he tried to stop it.Thursday, June 11, 2026
LAPD shoots robbery suspect, shuts down 405 FreewayNorthbound 405 closed at Howard Hughes Parkway after pursuit ended in officer-involved shooting, snarling Westside traffic.Friday, June 5, 2026
Judge bars LA fire-blame defense in Palisades arson trialFederal judge rules Jonathan Rinderknecht cannot blame LA City Fire Department's handling of the earlier Lachman Fire at his upcoming arson trial.Friday, May 22, 2026
Palisades Fire Suspect Says ATF Agent Biased, Cites Past CaseJonathan Rinderknecht's attorneys want to introduce evidence from a failed Navy arson case investigated by the same federal agent.Tuesday, May 12, 2026
