Federal Authorities Arrest Suspect Accused of Setting Deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
Prosecutors
Say Chat GPT Generated Digital Evidence Links Suspect to the Blaze
Federal authorities announced Friday the arrest of Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, on charges of maliciously setting the Palisades Fire, a catastrophic blaze that erupted on New Year’s Day and went on to become one of Los Angeles’ most destructive wildfires in recent memory.
According to a criminal complaint unsealed by Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, investigators allege that Rinderknecht intentionally started the fire in Pacific Palisades, sparking a chain of events that led to widespread devastation, multiple deaths, and severe property loss across the region.
Federal prosecutors said digital evidence collected from Rinderknecht’s electronic devices included an image he reportedly generated using ChatGPT, depicting a city engulfed in flames, a detail authorities
cited as part of his alleged preoccupation with destruction.
“While we cannot undo the damage that was done, we hope this arrest brings some measure of justice to the victims of this horrific tragedy,” Essayli said in a statement.
Los Angeles City Councilwoman Traci Park, 11th Council District, said in a press statement via email, “No measure of justice will ever restore what was lost
in the Pacific Palisades, and nothing will ever make this right for the thousands of people who lost everything - lives, homes, jobs, memories, futures. That this fire was intentionally and maliciously set only enhances our grief and outrage. But this arrest acknowledges to every victim and survivor that what happened matters, that there will be accountability, and that their loss will not be forgotten.
I am incredibly grateful to the ATF, US Forest Service, LAFD, LAPD, and the
US Attorney’s office for their continued diligence and partnership.”
Rinderknecht is scheduled to make his initial court appearance on Friday at 1:30 p.m. Eastern time in U.S. District Court in Orlando, Florida. He is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
The Palisades Fire, which scorched thousands of acres and destroyed numerous homes, remains under investigation by federal and local fire authorities.
Residents Push Back on New Mental Health Facility Near Ocean Avenue Homes
County-Funded
Project
to Expand Treatment Options, but Neighbors Worry About Safety
Plans to open a 49-bed mental health housing facility this month on Ocean Avenue have stirred strong opposition from residents who say the project was approved without their knowledge and placed in one of the city’s most expensive residential enclaves, as reported by Fox 11 News. The site, a former senior living center near Georgina Avenue, will provide transitional housing for individuals with severe mental illness, part of a countywide effort to expand treatment and reduce homelessness. Operated by St. Joseph’s Center and financed through Los Angeles County funds under California’s Proposition 1, the facility will include round-the-clock staffing and an open-door
policy allowing residents to come and go freely.
Some neighbors have expressed alarm over the project’s proximity to multimilliondollar oceanfront homes and what they describe as a lack of public notice. One resident, who recently moved to Santa Monica, recounted a violent confrontation with a man armed with a knife near his home and said the experience intensified his concerns about neighborhood safety.
Several residents also pointed to another St. Joseph’s operated mental health housing site near Santa Monica College, where they claim disturbances and frequent emergency responses have become common. They argue the city should have required more community consultation before allowing another facility in the area.
Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete acknowledged the controversy but said the project was not under direct city jurisdiction, citing county and state oversight of the funding and approval process. “I’m not in favor of where it is,” and added, “We don’t have local control. And, if we want to change that, we need to
write to our governor, and address this with our county.”
Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath’s office also said that she was unaware of the issue, “Santa Monica leaders have made clear the community’s desire for more mental health beds to serve a population in need. However, the Department of Mental Health did not inform my office about this project until after funding had already been secured — and that’s unacceptable.
The Ocean Avenue development is
part of a broader state initiative aimed at shifting mental health and homelessness care from institutions to community-based housing. Supporters of the project say the facility will help stabilize lives and reduce reliance on emergency rooms, jails, and shelters.
A town hall meeting is scheduled in the coming days to address residents’ concerns, though officials indicated the facility’s opening later this month is unlikely to be delayed.
Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement to Begin by Year’s End; Temporary Pier Sign Installed
The replacement project aims to bring the 86-yearold bridge up to modern seismic and accessibility standards
The overhaul of the aging Santa Monica Pier Bridge is moving forward, with construction expected to begin by the end of the year following City Council approval of a $35 million contract with Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. The replacement project aims to bring the 86-year-old bridge up to modern seismic and accessibility standards in time for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.
Construction is expected to start in late 2025 and finish by the end of 2027. City officials said pier restaurants, shops and public access will remain open throughout the two-year project, with
temporary pedestrian and vehicle routes planned to maintain access.
The new bridge will include wider sidewalks, improved circulation on the pier deck and a design meant to last at least 75 years.
As part of the work, the city will remove and restore the pier’s iconic blue neon sign, which has marked the entrance since the mid-20th century. The original will be taken down at the end of the year and reinstalled after construction, elevated for better visibility.
A temporary half-scale replica of the sign is being installed this week near Pier Burger, while the original is refurbished.
About three-quarters of the project’s cost — more than $30 million — is covered by the Federal Highway Bridge Program, with the remaining funding coming from local transportation sources, according to city officials.
Shimmick Construction, a Californiabased firm, will lead the 24-month project.
Santa Monica Eyes 330-Unit Apartment Project by Metro’s Bergamot Station
Mixed-Income, Eight-Story Development Would Rise on Cloverfield Boulevard
Plans have been filed with the City of Santa Monica to transform an office property near Metro’s 26th Street/Bergamot Station into a major multifamily housing development.
Virginia-based Orr Partners is proposing an eight-story residential building at 1723 Cloverfield Boulevard, featuring 330 apartments—a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom units—above 357 parking spaces. The project would reserve 33 units as deedrestricted affordable housing for residents earning very low-, low-, and moderate-
income levels. That inclusion makes the development eligible for density-bonus incentives, allowing additional height and floor area beyond standard zoning limits.
Tighe Architecture is designing the project, which calls for ground-level and rooftop amenities for residents, along with publicly accessible open space. Plans include a pedestrian paseo linking Cloverfield Boulevard to 26th Street, intended to improve walkability and integrate the new housing into the Bergamot Station neighborhood.
On the website for the planned project, Tigh Architecture listed a notice of a virtual meeting to be held by Orr Partners for residents on October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
The Zoom Meeting will be accessible using this link: bit.ly/4n5PN3z. To RSVP or for more information about the meeting, email cloverfieldinfo@ orrpartners.com.
Santa Monica Joins Multistate Lawsuit Over Federal Disaster Aid Restrictions
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, challenges efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to withhold more than $350 million in grants
Santa Monica has joined 28 other local governments in suing the Trump administration over new conditions tied to federal emergency and disaster preparedness grants, arguing the requirements are unconstitutional and threaten public safety.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, challenges efforts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to withhold more than $350 million in grants unless local governments adopt certain federal immigration enforcement policies and end diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
City officials said the restrictions could jeopardize essential programs that support first responders, disaster mitigation and emergency preparedness for more than 30 million residents across the country.
“Wildfires don’t have a political agenda, and our ability to respond to any disaster should not be determined
by who is in power at any given time,”
Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete said in a statement.
The Santa Monica City Council approved joining the lawsuit at its Sept. 30 meeting.
The city receives about $2 million annually from FEMA to fund regional firefighter training, emergency response exercises and specialized search and rescue equipment. Those funds could be at risk if the new conditions remain in
place, officials said.
The case — *County of Santa Clara v. Noem* (Case No. 3:25-cv-8330) — is led by the County of Santa Clara and the City and County of San Francisco, with legal representation from the nonprofit Public Rights Project.
Other plaintiffs include Los Angeles, San Diego, Pasadena, Oakland, and several counties across California, Washington and Arizona.
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CIVIC AUDITORIUM REBORN
SMa.r.t.
Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow
The process of restoring the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium is definitely moving forward. As you can imagine, there are a complex series of steps to complete a multi-million dollar project of this scale. RPG (Revitalization Partners Group), a consortium of four major music venue operators, has completed the first step by preparing an exciting design for reactivating this historic building. They have been presenting this dramatic concept to stakeholders to solicit responses and buy-in. For the next step, they need to price out and validate the financial feasibility of the concept once it is explained and has gained general support. It would be useless to do the detailed work to keep refining and pricing the concept. if it is unacceptable from the beginning.
The main elements of the concept include keeping the building’s exterior mostly unchanged, seismic upgrades throughout, and full accessibility for people with disabilities. Inside, there will be tiered seating and a flat area near the stage, plus advanced audio and visual technology and acoustic improvements. A lawn in front acts as a park, bordered by retail and dining spaces; it can host outdoor performances. Above the flat fly (the highest point of the existing building), a terraced restaurant with slot ocean views is planned. The design is intended to evolve further as more details are refined, as is natural for any complex project. You can see the concept in the video and text provided by Save the Civic: https://www.savethecivic. org/?cid=a6970a3d-24ac-4879-bc51f851650b9929
S.M.a.r.t. (Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow), along several other groups (e.g., Save the Civic, the Santa Monica Conservancy, and SMLC), endorses the concept for the following reasons, among others ;
1. It maintains the building as a state-ofthe-art music and performance venue that it was originally meant to be.
2. It preserves the historic defining features of this Landmark: the clean, simple lines, the mass of the tall fly vs the curved roof, the dramatic facade with spires, etc, .etc. While only one of six Santa Monica criteria are necessary to be landmarked, this is the only Santa Monica building that meets all six of the landmarking criteria.
3. RPG is the right size and has the experience and resources to tackle such a large, demanding project.
4. This 2500 to 3000-seat theater restoration will inject some optimism and refurbish Santa Monica’s image as music/ performance destination. Such signature investments in high-visibility projects can alter the gloomy cloud that is hanging over the regional economy.
5. The reopening of this dormant building will have a substantial activation benefit to this dead corner of the block.
6. RPG has already cleared one financial hurdle, having gotten their project’s preliminary approval by the California State Historic Preservation Office. This approval, along with its National Registry, is essential to making available the federal tax credits, which are key to the feasibility of what will be a multi-million dollar rehabilitation.
7. Large cultural destinations have a multiplier effect on the local economy. For every dollar sold in ticket purchases, it’s not unusual for the local economy to get an additional $6 boost. This is very valuable to a financially struggling City. Just the announcement that this is in the works will start ginning up the local economy.
8. This building is perfectly sited for its role as a music destination within two blocks of seven major hotels and at the end of the 10 freeway and the EXPO light rail line and within 20-25 minutes to LAX. People who attend and perform at the kinds of events being proposed are willing to travel and often need a place to stay.
9. Adding a new music venue here may make it possible to have a “performing arts complex” with simultaneous musical festival performances at the Civic, at Barnum Hall, and at the Greek Theater on the high school campus.
10. Finally, it both honors the memories of all the stars who played there, the memories of all their fans (many of whom still live in
Santa Monica), and it also creates a new source of wonderful memories for the fans and performers who will play there this century. This includes young public school children who will perform there under the banner of programs such as Stairways to the Stars.
The next step is to do a detailed cost estimate and feasibility study to see that the design and programming (with the various alternatives) is feasible and “pencils out” allowing for all the uncertainties, revisions, delays inherent in construction, and considering the vagaries of audience response.T hese financial studies take time and are essential to the structuring the final lease deal with the City. RPG is asking for a 6-month extension to the original Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) to do this financial workup. It is worth the time to do it right to preclude as much as possible downstream surprises. The extension to the ENA request is coming for City Council approval this Tuesday, October 14.
And this is where you come in. If you like these benefits for your City, you should write to your City Council at; councilmtgitems@santamonica.gov.
This item will be heard in closed session, but the public can testify in person on this topic before they go into closed session. After they come out of closed session, they will announce the results of their deliberation. So in addition to the letters you send, you can have greater impact by testifying in person. You can have a direct impact to benefit your City by ensuring this project is not derailed.
If there is one project worth standing up for, this is it.
By Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA
S.M.a.r.t. Santa Monica Architects for a Responsible Tomorrow
Mario Fonda-Bonardi AIA, former Planning Commissioner, Robert H. Taylor AIA, Architect, Dan Jansenson, former Building and Life Safety Commissioner, Samuel Tolkin Architect, former Planning Commissioner, Michael Jolly, AIRCRE Jack Hillbrand AIA Landmarks Commission Architect, Phil Brock, former SM Mayor (Ret), Matt Hoefler, architect For previous articles, see www. santamonicaarch.wordpress.com/writing
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Sneaker Reseller Arrested After $500K in Stolen Nike Merchandise Recovered
Shams is the owner of Coolkicks, a well-known online resale business specializing in limited-edition sneakers and streetwear
Los Angeles police recovered roughly half a million dollars’ worth of stolen Nike goods during a raid last week that led to the arrest of a well-known sneaker reseller, authorities said.
Detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Commercial Crimes Division, Cargo Theft Unit, served a search warrant Oct. 2 on the 1700 block of Stewart Street in Santa Monica,
police said in a statement. The operation was conducted in collaboration with the Union Pacific Railroad Police, Los Angeles Port Police, Los Angeles World Airport Police, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation.
Investigators said they found about $500,000 in stolen train cargo, including unreleased Nike shoes and apparel. More than 2,100 pairs of sneakers and 150 cartons of clothing were recovered.
The suspect, identified as 34-yearold Adeel Shams of Los Angeles, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of receiving stolen property. Shams is the owner of Coolkicks, a well-known online resale business specializing in limited-edition sneakers and streetwear, according to police. He was booked into the LAPD Metropolitan Detention Center under Booking No. 7102352.
The LAPD said the investigation remains ongoing and additional arrests are possible.
Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Gets First Nationwide Release in December
Santa Monica’s Lionsgate to Debut the Complete, Unrated Version With New Footage
and Select 70MM Screenings.
Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will hit theaters nationwide on December 5, marking the first wide release of the director’s revenge saga as a single, uninterrupted film, Lionsgate announced from their Santa Monica office on Wednesday. The project, distributed by Lionsgate, combines Kill Bill Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 into an unrated presentation originally envisioned by Tarantino. Unlike the original release, which split the story into two installments, the theatrical cut eliminates the first film’s cliffhanger and the sequel’s recap.
Tarantino said, “I wrote and directed it as one movie—and I’m so glad to give the fans the chance to see it as one movie. The best way to see Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair is at a movie theater in Glorious 70mm or 35mm. Blood and guts on a big screen in all its glory!”
Audiences will also see new material: a previously unreleased seven-and-ahalf-minute animated sequence. Select screenings will be offered in 70mm and 35mm, while most major markets are expected to show the feature digitally.
Lionsgate, which controls distribution of a large portion of Tarantino’s catalog, also handles Reservoir Dogs, Jackie Brown, Inglourious Basterds, Django Unchained, The Hateful Eight, and Death Proof.
Starring Uma Thurman as “The Bride,” the film follows a betrayed assassin who survives a brutal wedding chapel massacre and embarks on a quest to eliminate the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad before facing her former lover and mentor, Bill (David Carradine). Co-stars include Lucy Liu, Vivica A. Fox, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah, Gordon Liu, and Michael Parks.
Santa Monica’s Esters Wine Shop Uncorks Its Rarest Bottles for OneNight “Drink the Cellar” Dinner
Four-Course Feast Featuring Champagne, Clos Rougeard, and Puligny-Montrachet
Highlights the October 22 Event
Esters Wine Shop & Oyster Bar is inviting guests to indulge in an evening of rare vintages and fine dining at its “Drink the Cellar” dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m. The event, held at the restaurant’s Santa Monica location on 1314 Seventh Street, will feature a four-course menu crafted by Executive Chef Wesley Barden and paired with some of the most sought-after bottles from Esters’ private cellar. The intimate dinner is designed for serious wine lovers, with pairings that highlight the craftsmanship of both the kitchen and the cellar. Guests will
start the evening with a melted leek tart topped with Osetra caviar, complemented by a 2013 Henriot “Cuvée Hemera” Champagne, before moving into seared goose liver and bluefin tuna crudo served alongside Keller Riesling “Kirschspiel” 2020 from Germany’s Rheinhessen region.
The main course — roasted duck breast with rainbow chard, turnips, and quince in a savory jus — will be paired with the 2017 Clos Rougeard “Le Clos” SaumurChampigny from France’s Loire Valley, a coveted vintage known for its depth and finesse. The meal concludes with a La Tur and glazed persimmon dessert, matched with Domaine des Comtes Lafon “Les Charmes” 1er Cru Puligny-Montrachet 2020, a Burgundy standout prized for its balance and elegance.
Hosts Kathryn and Randall, Esters’ co-owners and longtime curators of the restaurant’s acclaimed wine program, will be opening cellar bottles to pair with the night’s menu. Tickets for this very special event are available at Resy.
Produced by Lawrence Bender, the feature is written and directed by Tarantino and is presented with a classic intermission. With its stylized action,
operatic tone, and expanded material, The Whole Bloody Affair offers one of modern cinema’s most iconic revenge epics in its intended form.
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Crumbs and Flakes Bakery Brings One-Day
Pastry Pop-Up to Petitgrain Boulangerie
Event at Petitgrain Boulangerie Will Feature Inventive Croissants, Danishes, and Filipino- And Japanese-Inspired Desserts
Local pastry lovers will have a reason to rise early next week when Crumbs and Flakes Bakery arrives for a oneday pop-up at Petitgrain Boulangerie in Santa Monica on Monday, October 13, beginning at 8:00 a.m. and running until sold out.
The event will take place at 1209 Wilshire Boulevard, where Crumbs and Flakes will showcase an inventive menu of croissants, danishes, breads, and cakes that blend Asian flavors with classic pastry techniques.
The bakery’s offerings will include croissant flavors such as Black Sesame Almond with Roasted Strawberries, Mixed Berry Ginger Danish, and Miso Caramel Apple Almond Danish, along with a Filipino-inspired Ensaymada topped with cheese and sugar. Guests can also expect creative combinations like Pistachio Jujube Snail, Garlic Chinese Broccoli, and Asian Pear with Japanese Sweet Potato pastries.
The bread, cake, and pie selection will feature equally imaginative options, including an Ube Banana Jackfruit Poptart, gluten-free Pandan Raspberry Coconut Mochi Cake, Ube Blueberry Coconut Bread, and a Kabocha (Japanese pumpkin) Piloncillo Pie.
The pop-up is hosted by Petitgrain Boulangerie, a Santa Monica bakery known for the excellence of its smallbatch bread and pastries. Quantities are limited, and those in know know that arriving early is the best idea.
FILM REVIEW THE SENIOR BEHIND THE SCREEN
By Kathryn Whitney Boole
The Senior is a classic feel-good inspirational sports story, the kind that will have you believing in yourself again - that whatever somebody told you was impossible for you to attain, you can do it, you can prove them wrong. This is a true story that follows the journey of a man who, at the age of 59, went back to his old college to complete his senior year and regain his spot as a player on the school’s football team.
At the end, you will see the real person who lived this tale. The story is straightforward, and the film is well cast. The two main characters, “Mike Flynt,” and his wife, “Eileen,” are played by Michael Chiklis and Mary Stuart Masterson. Rob Corddry is memorable as “Coach Sam Weston.”
written some acclaimed films, including The Contender (2000), Straw Dogs (2011), and The Outpost (2019). He graduated from West Point and served four years in the US Army as a combat officer. After his retirement from the army, he became a film critic and entertainment reporter, and later moved to Los Angeles, where he was the movie critic for KABC Radio up until he went into production on his first film, The Contender.
Aside from bearing an uncanny resemblance to his character, “Mike Flynt,” Michael Chiklis has had a career that reflects the same competitiveness and perseverance as does this role. After playing several guest star roles in TV series, Chiklis became “Tony Scali” in the long-running The Commish (19911996). That’s when I first saw him and realized he was one of the most fascinating and unusual actors on TV. In 2000, he became a series regular
Mike Flynt had been on the first state championship team at Permian High School in Odessa, Texas. This was the team that was the inspiration for the popular TV show Friday Night Lights (2006-2011). Flynt enrolled at Sul Ross State in 1969 and was a team captain, All-Conference linebacker, and a leading tackler as a junior. His flaw was a temper that was not under control, and he was prone to be involved in fights on campus. He instigated one of those fights with a teammate and was expelled from school, prohibited from finishing his senior year in class or on the team. Flynt went on to have a successful career as a college football strength coach. However, he later told his old roommate that losing his senior year at Sul Ross was the greatest regret of his life. His roommate challenged him to make a comeback and complete that senior year, in class and on the football field. So, at age 59, Flynt convinced the current coach to let him try out for the team and re-enroll in class. Due to his career as a strength coach, Flynt was in the exceptional shape necessary to succeed in this endeavor.
Director Rod Lurie has directed and
again on Daddio, but the show was cancelled after 15 episodes, leaving him frustrated by the short run. His wife suggested he change his image by slimming down, so he lost over 40 pounds, worked out, and shaved his head.
He and his wife began to write a series pilot for him with his new look, but before they could finish, he was cast as “Detective Vic Mackey,” probably his most memorable role, in The Shield (2002-2008). Chiklis has worked steadily since then in both film and TV, most recently as “Ben Grimm” in The Fantastic Four films. He is a consummate actor who can play everyman, charmer, hero, and tough guy with ease, never afraid to show his vulnerability and humor.
The ensemble of actors surrounding Chiklis is made up of veterans and talented unknowns. Masterson as Flynt’s wife, “Eileen,” provides a strong, downto-earth counterpoint to her husband’s single-minded focus on making the team. Masterson has been acting in film since 1975 and on TV since 1980, and her body of work includes a plethora of memorable characters.
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Notable performances from Terayle Hill as “Jamal Johnson” and Chris Becerra as “Fernie Acosta” make the football team come alive with personality. Hill, who is also a director and producer, is known for his appearances on All American (2025) and Judas and the Black Messiah (2021). The Senior was shot in 2021-2022 and was scheduled for release in 2023, but was shelved until now. It may be possible that the PR disaster surrounding Justin
car chases. This heartfelt movie stands on its own merits, as the story has good life lessons, including the importance of forgiving rather than harboring anger and revenge. It’s a classic underdog story about one who once was top dog switching roles and learning humility. This is an excellent movie for teens, whether they’re into football or not.
Baldoni and It Ends with Us (2024) affected the release, since he is one of the producers of The Senior.
If you don’t know football, you may miss some of the skillfully shot fine nuances of the plays in the game, but you will absolutely enjoy the movie. There are no huge twists, no explosions, no
Kathryn Whitney Boole has spent most of her life in the entertainment industry, which has been the backdrop for remarkable adventures with extraordinary people. She is a Talent Manager with Studio Talent Group in Santa Monica. kboole@gmail.com
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