EVACUATION WARNING for possible debris flows in effect from 6pm Thursday- 11am Sunday. Prepare for possible evacuations in the Palisades Fire area due to a storm with heavy rain. High risk houses in the warning area will be visited by LAPD with protective info.

A person wishing to remain anonymous has posted online claiming to have worked with Jonathan Rinderknecht, the suspect charged with the Palisades Fire. Here is what was written:

I knew the Pacific Palisades arsonist and the media is wrong about him.

"I don’t know where to start with this. I’m not usually active on reddit but i’m having a bad day and I can’t get this off my mind.

I can provide some limited proof if needed… screenshots of a conversation. Proof I worked at a specific restaurant. But that’s all I have.

I’d like to remain anonymous.

We weren’t best friends. We were coworkers at a high volume restaurant. From what he’s told me personally, Jonathan has worked at multiple very well respected restaurants in the LA area. Fine dining. Maybe he was just talking … I don’t know.

He wasn’t just some “random uber driver from Florida” … I thought he lived in California/ the LA area for a WHILE. From what I know, he was doing well for himself for an unknown amount of time.

He was fired from some fancy job for one reason or another, and I met him at a high volume casual restaurant. I’d say he seem depressed and like his life was possibly going downhill. But nothing too dramatic. Didn’t get too personal.

Again, we weren’t best friends but we spent a lot of time together due to work. We got along well.

In personality, he was one of the most type A, meticulous people i’ve ever met. He was intentional with everything he did. He was a fine dining server through and through. He even had his own little special tools that he’d bring into this casual setting. It was to the point that people laughed about it. People LAUGHED about how meticulous, intentional, specific, he was about every detail because no one was asking him to do that in such a casual environment.

He’d hand-sew his uniform. No one else did that.

He was smart. He’d often tell stories about what it’s like to deal with the richest of the rich. I’m talking Dubai politicians. How they actually treat people behind close doors. He never talked about fire. 😂 … but the stories he’d tell about being a servant for the rich line up with the ChatGPT images he generated that are all over the news right now. I probably can’t legally say that he was saying things that suggested a motive. I won’t say i’m sure of that. I met him 3 years ago. I have zero proof that there is correlation between our conversations and his actions.

But I know he’s not some “dumb young kid” … he’s not some type of frat bro or anything like that. I know he didn’t “play with fireworks in a dry area” like SOME news outlets are saying because it’s been disproven. And it’s NOT his personality to do so in the first place. I personally couldn’t see him getting overly excited about a holiday or fireworks to begin with. But again, im just someone who spent a good amount of time with him at work. Not a girlfriend, close friend, or a family member.

I can say when I knew him, he worked out every day and he was ALWAYS clean shaven with a nice haircut. I didn’t even recognize him with his new look.

Some people thought he was creepy or unlikable. No one that I know of saw him as threatening.

Some are describing him as innocent, shy, and friendly in a way that I also don’t feel matches the personality I interacted with. He was nice, sure. But in my experience, he wasn’t the type of guy to show much emotion or get too excited about much at all. I guess he was serious and kind of stoic.

I do feel that he’s being labeled in a certain way due to race. But that’s just my opinion.

Personally, im feeling pretty bad because I lost the best job i’ve ever had due to the Pacific Palisades fire. I don’t want to make it seem like losing a job is as bad as losing a home. But I do personally feel like this tragedy ruined my life.

I’ve sobbed my eyes out many times over this.

And come to find out, the cause is not a stranger or a natural disaster. It’s a guy i’ve spent a lot of time with.

I was unemployed for months, and I’ve been struggling for this entire year. It’s been like a horrible and constant game of catch up.

I honestly feel like an idiot, like I should have really thought about why some people saw him as creepy and unlikable.

I feel like an idiot, I didn’t initially recognize his face on the news until someone texted me about it.

I feel like an idiot, every day I was spending time with the guy who was gonna ruin my life 3 years later.

But I know i’m not stupid when I say the media is wrong about this guy.

I’m very sure about what i’m saying. And although i’d like to remain anonymous, and i’m sure experiences from 3 years ago won’t hold up very much as a testament of his character … I did decide that I would like to share my opinion anyway. I thought it might mean something to some people. Don’t know."

Due to the anticipated storm, Caltrans will close Topanga Canyon Boulevard between Pacific Coast Highway and Grand View Drive today, October 13 at 10:00 PM until Tuesday, October 15 at 5:00 AM.

Caltrans will monitor the situation and evaluate reopening in the morning, depending on the amount of rainfall.

⚠️ Los Angeles County Public Works has issued a PHASE 2 mudflow forecast for the Franklin Fire and Palisades Fire burn areas in Malibu. Some streets may become completely blocked by debris. The Evacuation Warning remains in effect.

The City will continue monitoring the situation and is ready to activate the Emergency Operations Center if necessary.



For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

An evacuation warning for the palisades burn scar area due to the significant threat of mud and debris flows expected this week. Neighborhoods under evacuation alert include:

Rambla Pacífico
Carbon Beach West / Malibu Beach
Sweetwater Canyon
Sweetwater Mesa
Serra Retreat
Malibu Creek
Cross Creek
Malibu Colony
Civic Center
Malibu Knolls
Malibu Road
Malibu Country Estates
Puerco Canyon
Las Flores Mesa
Big Rock
Big Rock Beach
Tuna Canyon (South)
Las Tunas Beach
Topanga Beach Drive

A shelter-in-place order has been established in the area affected by the Franklin Fire (Pepperdine University area) due to the significant risk of flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslides. The evacuation warning and shelter-in-place order will remain in effect at least until Wednesday, October 15, at 6:00 a.m.

Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, also known as “Jonathan Rinder” and “Jon Rinder,” has been arrested in connection with the Pacific Palisades Fire. The complaint alleges that Rinderknecht's started a fire in Pacific Palisades on New Year's Day -- a blaze that eventually turned into one of the most destructive fires in Los Angeles history, causing death and widespread destruction.

Among the evidence that was collected from his digital devices was an image he generated on ChatGPT depicting a burning city.



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 with destruction of property by means of fire. He was arrested Tuesday and is expected to make his initial appearance today in United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

“The complaint alleges that a single person’s recklessness caused one of the worst fires Los Angeles has ever seen, resulting in death and widespread destruction in Pacific Palisades,” said Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli. “While we cannot bring back what victims lost, we hope this criminal case brings some measure of justice to those affected by this horrific tragedy.”

“At the request of state and local authorities, ATF took the lead in this complex investigation utilizing techniques unique to our agency's capabilities,” said Special Agent in Charge Kenny Cooper of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Los Angeles Field Division. “The horrific loss of life and property was significantly felt by ATF members, and we are honored to utilize our expertise to provide answers to this community. We remain committed to serving with integrity and distinction.”

According to an affidavit filed with the complaint, law enforcement determined that the Palisades Fire was a “holdover” fire – a continuation of the Lachman Fire that began early in the morning on New Year’s Day 2025. Although firefighters quickly suppressed the Lachman Fire, unbeknownst to anyone the fire continued to smolder and burn underground within the root structure of dense vegetation.

On January 7, heavy winds caused the underground fire to surface and spread above ground in what became known as the Palisades Fire, which caused widespread damage in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles.

Law enforcement determined – using witness statements, video surveillance, cellphone data, and analysis of fire dynamics and patterns at the scene, among other things – that Rinderknecht maliciously set the Lachman Fire just after midnight on January 1 on land owned by the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), an organization that received federal funding. A week later, the same fire – then known as the Palisades Fire – burned federal property.

On the evening of December 31, 2024, Rinderknecht was working as an Uber driver. Two passengers that he drove on separate trips between 10:15 p.m. and 11:15 p.m. that night later told law enforcement they remembered that Rinderknecht appeared agitated and angry.

After dropping off a passenger in Pacific Palisades, Rinderknecht – who once lived in that neighborhood – drove towards Skull Rock Trailhead, parked his car, attempted to contact a former friend, and walked up the trail. He then used his iPhone to take videos at a nearby hilltop area and listened to a rap song – to which he had listened repeatedly in previous days – whose music video included things being lit on fire.

At 12:12 a.m. on January 1, 2025, environmental sensing platforms indicated the Lachman Fire had begun. During the next five minutes, Rinderknecht called 911 several times, but didn’t get through because his iPhone was out of cellphone range. When he finally connected with 911, he was at the bottom of the hiking trail and reported the fire. By that point, a nearby resident already had reported the fire to authorities.

Rinderknecht then fled in his car, passing fire engines driving in the opposite direction. He then turned around and followed the fire engines to the scene, driving at a high rate of speed. Rinderknecht walked up the same trail from earlier that night to watch the fire and the firefighters. At approximately 1:02 a.m., he used his iPhone to take more videos of the scene.

During an interview with law enforcement on January 24, 2025, Rinderknecht lied about where he was when he first saw the Lachman Fire. He claimed he was near the bottom of a hiking trail when he first saw the fire and called 911, but geolocation data from his iPhone carrier showed that he was standing in a clearing 30 feet from the fire as it rapidly grew.

A complaint contains allegations that a defendant has committed a crime. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

If convicted, Rinderknecht would face a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison and a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.

ATF is investigating this matter, with substantial assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department and the United States Forest Service.

Assistant United States Attorneys Mark A. Williams, Matthew W. O’Brien, and Danbee C. Kim of the Environmental Crimes and Consumer Protection Section, and Assistant United States Attorney Laura A. Alexander of the Public Corruption and Civil Rights Section are prosecuting this case.

Peter Tripp Akemann, 57, of Culver City, who pleaded guilty in February to the unsafe operation of an unmanned aircraft in connection with flying a drone that crashed into a firefighting aircraft known as a "Super Scooper," was sentenced to prison and home confinement on Monday, to be followed by supervised release, a fine, restitution and community service.

Akemann was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald to serve 14 days in federal prison, followed by 30 days' home detention. He was also ordered to pay about $156,000 in restitution and fines, prosecutors said.

Peter Akemann, the former president of Skydance Interactive

As part of his plea agreement, filed in Los Angeles federal court, Akemann agreed to pay full restitution to the government of Quebec, which supplied the plane, and an aircraft repair company that handled the necessary fixes, the document states. Akemann, who helped create the studio that is now part of Activision’s massive Call Of Duty machine, will also have to pay around $156,000 in various fines.

Akemann also agreed to complete 150 hours of community service in support of the 2025 Southern California wildfire relief effort.

“This defendant recklessly flew an aircraft into airspace where first responders were risking their lives in an attempt to protect lives and property,” said Acting United States Attorney Joseph T. McNally. “This damage caused to the Super Scooper is a stark reminder that flying drones during times of emergency poses an extreme threat to personnel trying to help people and compromises the overall ability of police and fire to conduct operations. As this case demonstrates, we will track down drone operators who violate the law and interfere with the critical work of our first responders.”

“Lack of common sense and ignorance of your duty as a drone pilot will not shield you from criminal charges,” said Akil Davis, the Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office. “Please respect the law, respect the FAA’s rules and respect our firefighters and the residents they are protecting by keeping your drone at home during wildfires.”

According to the plea agreement, while the wildfire was burning in and around Pacific Palisades on January 9, Akemann drove to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica and parked his vehicle on the top floor of the parking structure. He then launched a drone and flew it towards Pacific Palisades to observe damage caused by the Palisades Fire.

Akemann flew the drone at least 2,500 meters (more than 1.5 miles) toward the fire and lost sight of the drone. As Akemann was flying the drone, it collided with a Government of Quebec Super Scooper carrying two crewmembers attempting to fight the blaze. The impact caused an approximately 3-inch-by-6-inch hole in the left wing. After landing, maintenance personnel identified the damage and took the aircraft out of service for repairs.



At the time of the collision, the Federal Aviation Administration had issued temporary flight restrictions that prohibited drone operations near the Los Angeles County wildfires that erupted earlier this month.

As a result of the collision, the Government of Quebec and an aircraft repair company incurred costs of at least $65,169 to repair the plane.

The FBI investigated this matter. The Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Los Angeles Fire Department, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) provided substantial assistance.

According to Variety, Akemann, a graduate of the University of California San Diego who holds a Ph.D. from the University of California Berkeley, co-founded the video game developer Treyarch (which worked on Spider-Man and Call of Duty 2: Big Red One, among other titles) and The Workshop Entertainment (behind Sorcery and Borderlands 2: Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage). He joined Skydance Interactive in 2016 after the entertainment company acquired The Workshop and launched an interactive division that has since produced titles like Skydance’s Behemoth and The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners. He has since departed from Skydance.

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

The former owner of a Santa Monica hotel has been charged with 28 felony counts after allegedly impersonating a high-ranking firefighter from the fictitious Santa Muerte Fire Department. Prosecutors claimed Steve Farzam used the Shore Hotel as the "base of operations for several fraudulent activities," according to court documents.

"This defendant's alleged actions reflect a disturbing pattern of lawlessness and disregard for public safety," LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said. "Over the course of more than a year, he is accused of repeatedly putting lives at risk, from impersonating a firefighter during an active wildfire to assaulting a first responder and targeting aircraft with a laser."

The investigation into Farzam began earlier this month when the Los Angeles Police Department started looking into cases "involving pilots being struck by a laser while piloting commercial aircraft and helicopters around West Los Angeles area," according to a press release from the LAPD.

During the search, police found two utility vehicles with California exempt license plates, police and fire light package equipment for vehicles, radios, first responder identifications, a Pierce Fire Engine, multiple rounds of ammunition, "various fraudulent documents relating to a fictitious Fire Department and other first responder paraphernalia," officials said.



The fire truck that was discovered at his home had burn marks on the top of it and was registered to the Santa Muerte Fire Department, which does not exist, officials said.

Farzam has been charged with 28 criminal counts — including 23 felonies — for a string of alleged crimes that occurred between 2023 and May of this year, including impersonating a firefighter during the Palisades Fire, assaulting a first responder, and discharging a laser at aircrafts.

Steve Farzam (dob 7/21/78) faces multiple charges in case 25CJCF04164, including these felonies:

Six counts of discharging a laser at an aircraft.
Three counts of assault with a deadly or dangerous weapon.
Four counts of assault upon a peace officer.
One count of impersonation of a public officer, investigator or inspector.
One count of carrying a loaded unregistered handgun in a vehicle.
Seven counts of perjury by declaration.
One count of procuring and offering false or forged instrument.

And the following misdemeanors:

Two counts of impersonating a fire officer. Three counts of trespassing on closed lands.

Farzam pleaded not guilty during his arraignment. He is currently being held without bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 28 in Department 30 of the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

On Jan. 16, Farzam allegedly posed as a firefighter during the Palisades Fire, gaining access to restricted emergency zones and interfering with emergency operations. The series of alleged offenses spans more than a year and includes incidents that put public safety and emergency personnel at serious risk.

If convicted as charged, Farzam faces up to 23 years and 10 months in state prison.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney David Ayvazian of the Crimes Against Peace Officers Division. The investigation was conducted by the California Highway Patrol’s Malibu Station and the Los Angeles Police Department in coordination with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other agencies. For more info, Click Here.

Just in time for the 4th of July holiday, the Los Angeles community can once again return to the Malibu coastline to relax, reconnect, and feast on their favorite iconic dishes - because the legendary restaurant Gladstones is back.

Gladstones Malibu Reopens Public Deck After the Fires with a Fresh New Look and Mural by Jonas Never

A beloved and iconic institution for over five decades, Gladstones reopens its public deck on July 4, marking a powerful new chapter in the community's recovery from the devastating Palisades fires. The revival of the restaurant is both a celebration of its legacy and a tribute to the strength and spirit of the local community.

"After everything this community has endured, we hope to offer something simple but meaningful – good food and some good news in a world that needs both," said Jim Harris, Co-owner and General Manager, Gladstones Legacy Group. "This reopening is our way of saying—we're still here, and we're here for you."

To thank the community, Gladstones will be offering 50 percent off food and drinks throughout the month of July to Malibu and Palisades residents, as well as first responders.

The newly remodeled space, designed by award-winning architect Stephen Francis Jones, features a fresh coastal look that blends timeless beach vibes with a contemporary twist. Anchoring the experience, is a large new mural by famed L.A. Street artist Jonas Never, whose work pays homage to local legends, culture, and resilience.

The public deck offers plenty of space for families, locals, and visitors alike to gather by the waves. Guests can enjoy a menu of fan-favorite items, capturing the heart and soul of what has made Gladstones a go-to destination for generations—from its fish tacos, ceviche, lobster rolls and catch of the day, to refreshing cocktails perfect for a Malibu sunset.

Due to the damages sustained during the fires, the team has used this time to begin renovating the indoor space. The renovation is expected to be completed by early 2026, and in the meantime, the newly opened deck remains fully operational.

Since 1972, guests have flocked to Gladstone in Pacific Palisades for breath taking sunsets and seafood-centric dishes. Today, the Gladstones Legacy Group has embarked on a new era with a California fresh approach, enhanced culinary experiences and innovative events, while maintaining its traditional charm.   For more info, Click Here.

On May 21, 2025, the Malibu City Council unanimously approved contracting with a private security firm to provide 24/7 armed patrols in neighborhoods impacted by the Franklin and Palisades Fires. This proactive measure is part of the City’s continuing efforts to protect the fire-affected areas as Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) reopens to the public on May 23 and the California National Guard demobilizes from Malibu.

After a formal Request for Proposals process, the security firm Covered 6 was chosen based on their extensive experience patrolling neighborhoods, working with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Malibu-Lost Hills Station personnel, and use of technology to enhance effectiveness and accountability. Their strong relationship with Malibu-Lost Hills Station personnel will support seamless cooperation given the imminent re-opening of PCH.

The patrols are intended to supplement law enforcement efforts by the LASD Malibu-Lost Hills Station and to ensure continuous public safety coverage during a critical recovery phase. Fire-damaged areas face heightened risks of burglary, vandalism, and theft – particularly of construction materials – as many properties remain vacant during rebuilding.

In coordination with LASD, Covered 6 will deploy four patrol units and a dedicated supervisor, operating in marked vehicles. These patrols will respond to public safety incidents, assist with community engagement, and work closely with LASD personnel.

Additionally, LASD 6 will enhance its presence on PCH through high visibility patrols, strict law enforcement, and undercover operations. Looter suppression efforts will be intensified, with zero-tolerance approach to crime and traffic violations. LASD is also coordinating with the California Highway Patrol and other agencies to ensure a safe and orderly reopening of the highway.

Residents are urged to take an active role in protecting their properties. Homeowners and business owners impacted by the fires are encouraged to complete a “Letter of Agency” at the Malibu-Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station. This document authorizes deputies to enforce trespassing laws on private property in the owner’s absence. This means officers can take action against unauthorized individuals without contacting the property owner first.

LASD advises property owners to secure their property (ensure gates, doors, and windows are locked), report suspicious activity to LASD at 818-878-1808 if they observe unauthorized individuals on their property.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

Pacific Coast Highways is now open to everyone, including biicycles. This is a bike ride up PCH through the newly re-opened burn zone.

As Pacific Coast Highwayreopens to all, here is a tour looking at the progress made on the wildfire clean along the coast in Malibu.

Pacific Coast Hwy will reopen to the public in Malibu & Pacific Palisades Friday, May 23 in time for Memorial Day holiday.

The Pacific Coast Highway, which was closed following the Palisades Fire, will reopen to public travel ahead of schedule this Friday in advance of Memorial Day Holiday.

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) will reopen to all drivers at 8 a.m. Friday, May 23, in time for the Memorial Day weekend.

“In California, we get stuff done, period. We’re opening the PCH back up early, with more lanes before Angelenos hit the road this Memorial Day. We are able to do this thanks to the tireless work of hundreds of construction and road crews and with help from our partners at the Army Corps of Engineers.”

According to the governor office, a "robust security presence will remain at the neighborhood level following the highway reopening. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has directed LAPD to continue its increased deployment in the Palisades, including staffing check points 24 hours a day."

“The reopening of Pacific Coast Highway marks an important step forward in our recovery effort in the Palisades, which is on track to be the fastest in state history,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass. “I thank Governor Newsom, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and partners at all levels of government for their partnership and collaboration as we work around the clock to get families home and businesses reopened. As Pacific Coast Highway reopens, we will continue to protect the safety and security of Palisades neighborhoods through a strict security plan established in coordination with the State. All of us have a shared goal – to ensure residents can safely and quickly rebuild and return to their community. We will continue working together toward that goal and recommit to clearing any barrier that stands in the way of recovery.”

What to Expect for Travelers

Be aware that repairs will continue even after two lanes in both directions are opened to the public.

For the safety of repair crews and first responders, drivers are asked to please use caution while driving through the area, Move Over if possible, and slow down. A 25 mile per hour speed limit will remain in effect.

Due to the volume of traffic expected over the holiday weekend and ongoing construction, drivers should expect delays on PCH. Please allow extra time for travel or find an alternate route to your destination.

Caltrans and CHP reminds drivers that traffic fines can be doubled in an active work zone.

“Instead of having to hang a u-turn on PCH, Angelenos can now ‘hang ten’ with Malibu businesses and residents. I want to offer a big thanks to federal, state, and local partners who made this happen!” said Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin.

There are many people in the Palisades and Malibu the are against re-opening of PCH, they have been voicing thier concerns on social media and contacing all the local officials about it. But all of the council members and the 3 mayors are in favor of the opening.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

Topanga Canyon Blvd/SR-27 will reopen for public use at 8AM Friday, 5/23, from PCH to Grand View Drive. This is limited to daytime hours (6AM-6PM) w/ traffic controls + one-way directional flagging btwn postmile 2.3 & 2.7 due to ongoing work. Expect delays.

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

To our friends and neighbors from Pacific Palisades to Malibu to Altadena/Pasadena/Sierra Madre...

In the wake of the fires that changed our lives, we invite you to join us for a special evening at the Santa Monica Pier dedicated exclusively to the survivors.

This night is about us—a time for unity, joy, and celebrating the unbreakable spirit of our community, as we come together to heal and reconnect.

📍 Santa Monica Pier
Tuesday May 6, 2025
5pm-10pm
7:30-8:30 Esteemed Leaders & Hero's Awards
*This event is exclusively for fire victims. Please be mindful this private gathering is intended for neighbors to connect with one another.

This evening has one purpose: to reconnect.

🎤MC Jimmy Dunne

❤️ Handprint Unity Wall
A creative station where guests dip their hands in paint and leave their handprints on a large banner, creating a visual representation of their unity and commitment to rebuilding.

❤️Pali Strong Time Capsule
Each attendee brings a small personal item, note, or memento (e.g., a photo, a written wish, a token of remembrance) to be placed inside a sealed time capsule that will be permanently stored in the Palisades. This capsule will serve as a testament to the strength and unity of those who lived through this moment in history.

❤️Filiming Histories booth
Step into the Filming Histories Booth to share your personal experience of the Palisades fires. This is a space to record your story—whether it’s a moment of loss, resilience, or hope—for future generations to remember. Your voice becomes part of a collective archive, ensuring our community’s history is never forgotten.

❤️Tiles for future placement on DT Palisades wall
Leave your mark on the Palisades by contributing a personalized tile to be placed on the future downtown wall. Each tile tells a story—honoring resilience, remembering the past, and celebrating our community’s strength. Be part of this lasting tribute that will stand for generations to come. (Palisades residents only please)

Throughout the evening, there will be special booths and interactive spaces designed to stir your heart, honor our shared journey, and celebrate the strength of our community. From symbolic keepsakes to collaborative art and storytelling, each experience has been carefully curated to help us reconnect, reflect, and contribute to something lasting. Get ready for moments you’ll carry with you long after the night ends.

For more info and to register, Click Here

Find out about more upcoming local events, Click Here for the Event Calendar.

Topanga Canyon Boulevard (SR-27) remains closed to the general public for safety reasons between State Route 1 and Grand View Drive as extensive cleanup and repairs continue. Three crews have been working day and night in the emergency repair area.

While the closure remains in place, access has expanded to allow escorted school buses during designated times. Access is also permitted to law enforcement for public safety. Caltrans asks the public to heed the closure points and avoid the area for their safety as debris removal and repair work take place.

Caltrans and its partners continue to work on rebuilding and restoring the roadway by restoring retaining walls at three locations (postmiles 2.363, 2.52 and 2.712), the shoulder and a lane where the road was washed away. Caltrans is also installing debris flow barriers and larger culverts and clearing debris from nine locations where slides occurred. Through April, work will focus on a slide area near postmile 2.52 to install a new drainage system and culverts, as well as temporary paving to allow for one lane traffic through that location. Many of these improvements will help minimize the impacts of future debris/mudflows due to the extensive burn scars in the canyon.

Caltrans' contractor is making good progress on clearing storm debris. Debris removal from the February slides is nearing completion, with all 33,000 cubic yards of mud and debris cleared. To date, all dirt has tested clean. This material has been hauled out to farms in Somis and is also being used to replenish state park land impacted by the fire and storms. The storm that came in on April 26 brought down more debris, but that has been cleared.



The contractor is also conducting boring tests to determine how deep to drive the piles for the walls. Once they place K-rail and install the traffic signals for one-way traffic control, Caltrans can open the emergency repair section.

Extensive utility work continues with Southern California Edison undergrounding utility lines and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works rerouting a water main connection that was exposed when the road washed away.

Caltrans and its partners aim to partially reopen Topanga Canyon Boulevard with one-way traffic control within two months.

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

Starting TOMORROW, Saturday, May 3, Caltrans contractors will begin installing temporary speed bumps at two checkpoints to enhance safety for the National Guard stationed there:

📍 Entrada/Chautauqua (Los Angeles side)

📍 Carbon Beach Terrace (Malibu side)

Installation begins around 6 AM on the Los Angeles side, then moves to the Malibu side once complete. One lane will remain open at all times for those with access passes into the burn area.

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

Tour of the clean up progress on the beach front properties along Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu Progress has been made on the clean up of several of the beach front homes along the Malibu coast near Big Rock. Most homes have been fully cleared of alltheir fire debris, while a couple have not. This was filmed right after the rain storm on Saturday afternoon, April 26th, 2025, exploring the area from the beach.

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

Progress has been made on the clean up of several of the beach front homes along the Malibu coast near Big Rock. Most homes have been fully cleared of alltheir fire debris, while a couple have not. This was filmed right after the rain storm on Saturday afternoon, April 26th, 2025, exploring the area from the beach.

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.

The Saturday morning rain brought down debris that's blocking both directions of Pacific Coast Highway at Topanga, Tuna and Big Rock, prompying a full hard closure between Topanga and Carbon Beach Terrace.



Crews are making good progress but still have to clear mud at Peña Road. PCH will remain closed tonight and will reopen Sunday at 6 a.m. to the same soft closure (residents w/burn scar passes, contractors, emergency responders and designated Metro, school buses.)

For more news, updates and traffic conditions on PCH and other local beachside roads, Click Here.

The beach and the bike path at Rogers State Beach in Pacific Palisades finally reopens after being closed to the public for over 3 months due to the Palisades Fire. The video above was shot on Friday evening, showing that the National Guard is gone and there is no more closure of the beach or bike path. The beach and bike path are open all the way to the end where Sunset Point is.

Pacific Coast Highway Closure remains enforced and the large Will Rogers Beach Parking lot is still closed. The Will Rogers Lot 1 (small lot at the Santa Monica border) is open.



For surfers wanting to go surf Will Rogers or Sunset, as of Friday evening, it is possible to go there via the bike path (and then walk the beach past the club to Sunset).

For more news and updates on the Palisades Fire, Click Here.