Amazon launched a California disaster relief hub. Then came the Eaton, Palisades fires

The Beaumont hub — one of 15 in the world — learned a lot from the January 2025 wildfires, Amazon executives say.

Sandy Wildfire Simi Valley Map Shows Celebrity Homes in Evacuation Zones

A rapidly spreading wildfire in California has sparked evacuation orders, and several celebrity homes are at risk.

Accused Palisades Arsonist Was 'Fixated' on Luigi Mangione, Said He Resented the Wealthy: Prosecutors

Jonathan Rinderknecht was indicted on federal criminal charges in October 2025 ...

Suspected arsonist behind Palisades fire looked up to Luigi Mangione as hero, prosecutors say

In a court brief, federal prosecutors allege the man who started the Palisades fire resented the rich and idolized Luigi Mangione.
Opinion

California fire survivors battle insurers over hidden smoke toxins in their homes

California's Legislature is weighing two bills involving smoke damage recovery. Homeowners are backing one, but the insurance industry is opposing it while keeping quiet about the other one.
Politico

California leaders promised fire recovery in record time. Los Angeles isn’t seeing it.

Soon after wildfires leveled two Los Angeles communities last year, public officials touted the record-setting speed of the recovery. California Gov. Gavin Newsom said it was happening “faster than ...

Palisades fire suspect appears at evidentiary hearing ahead of trial

Jonathan Rinderknecht, the suspect facing federal arson charges for allegedly starting the deadly Palisades fire of January ...
Los Angeles Times

Palisades reservoir that was empty during fire is dry again. Residents aren’t happy about it

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Santa Ynez Reservoir, which holds drinking water for Pacific Palisades, was empty during the 2025 ...

California withheld Palisades Fire text messages, lawsuit alleges

( NewsNation) — California is accused of failing to turn over text messages and emails to a judge about prior knowledge of smoke long before the deadly Palisades Fire fully ignited, NewsNation has ...