The brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) has joined a lawsuit blaming the city and others for the devastation caused by the deadly 2025 Palisades fire, according to multiple reports. Kenneth Bass and his wife,

Defense lawyers for Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, say he didn’t start the blaze and tried to help officials as it burned

Opening statements have begun in the federal arson trial for the man accused of sparking last year's deadly Palisades Fire in and around Los Angeles.

In Palisades fire trial, a federal judge had barred prosecutors from telling jurors about defendants' alleged Bible burning and threat to burn his sister's home. But she expressed concerns that a defense attorney's questioning left the impression he had never shown interest in lighting fires.

Karen Bass repeatedly refused to discuss a lawsuit filed by her brother over losses suffered in the devastating Palisades Fire

Karen Bass could not flee fast enough as she was quizzed about her older brother suing the City of Los Angeles after his luxury Malibu home was destroyed in the Palisades fire. The mayor, who is seeking re-election,

An ATF agent testified Jonathan Rinderknecht was dealing with major anxiety and anger issues when he allegedly caused a fire in 2025 that later reignited as the destructive and deadly Palisades blaze.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 30, is on trial facing several arson-related charges in connection with the massive wildfire.

The jury in the case of the alleged Palisades firestarter listened to the troubling 9-1-1 calls that the accused man made after starting the blaze on New Year’s Eve.

Prosecutors say the accused Palisades Fire arsonist resented the wealthy, but his defense argues there is no physical evidence tying him to the crime. Neama Rahmani and Brian Claypool join "Elizabeth