what happened in la today

Today in Los Angeles, a major development was the arrest of a 29-year-old man charged with intentionally igniting the devastating Palisades Fire earlier this year. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed many homes in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood. Local officials including Mayor Karen Bass and California Governor Gavin Newsom have reacted to the arrest as an important step toward accountability and closure for the survivors and families affected by the fire. The suspect is expected to make a court appearance in Florida soon. Additionally, there are reports of scattered showers in Southern California due to Tropical Storm Priscilla and other ongoing local news such as investigations and police activities across the area.