This evening: Feds arrest suspect in the Palisades fire

Plus our food columnist writes about a new fast-casual Chinese American restaurant.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT October 08, 2025 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories Florida man accused of intentionally starting fire that destroyed Pacific Palisades Authorities have arrested a suspect in the Palisades fire after a nine-month investigation into the blaze that killed 12 people. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Timeline: Two fateful hours that planted the seeds of destruction in Pacific Palisades Federal prosecutors offered a detailed timeline about what they allege caused the fire, which charred 23,400 acres and leveled more than 6,800 structures, including many homes in Pacific Palisades and Malibu and killed 12 people. Read More What we know about the suspect in one of the most destructive fires in L.A.'s history In the Hollywood neighborhood where he lived and worked as an Uber driver, one acquaintance described suspect Jonathan Rinderknecht as 'a really nice guy.' Read More ADVERTISEMENT 'I don't want this all on camera,' gubernatorial hopeful Katie Porter says in testy interview After a reporter asked Katie Porter what she would say to those who voted for President Trump, the gubernatorial candidate said she wouldn't need their support. Read More Tensions build inside David Ellison's Paramount over Israel stance Paramount Chief David Ellison has embraced Oct. 7 drama 'Red Alert' and challenged those in Hollywood who have called for a boycott of Israel, prompting criticism from a group of employees. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now A fridge for every apartment in California, thanks to a new law California renters will no longer have to hunt down a fridge. Starting next year landlords will be required to provide refrigerators and stoves with new leases. Read More New conservation plan seeks to shoot Catalina's deer on the ground instead of from helicopters A nonprofit proposes to eliminate Catalina Island's deer population using contracted hunters, saying the nonnative animals increase the fire hazard. Read More Those hyperrealistic videos you're seeing could be fake news — because they're actually AI ads Artificial intelligence is now part of advertisers' arsenal, and some are using it to blur the line between newscast and sales pitch. Read More How this L.A. suburb fell in love with Craftsman homes As the Pasadena Heritage Foundation celebrates its Craftsman Week with events and tours, a look back at the Craftsman style's enduring legacy. Read More Love Panda Express? This new fast-casual restaurant is redefining Chinese American food Jade Rabbit in Santa Monica is a new fast-casual restaurant that celebrates orange chicken and other Chinese American food. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection   Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified.   Copyright © 2025, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 9‌0245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com