Wildfire Justice: A federal Palisades Fire arson trial ended in a mistrial, and prosecutors are pushing for an Oct. 19 retrial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, after jurors split on whether he started the blaze that killed 12 people and destroyed Pacific Palisades homes. Toxic Cleanup in LA: Crews began removing rotting food and debris from the Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse fire aftermath, as neighbors report stench, rodents, and pollution concerns and the city weighs legal options against the owner. Extreme Heat Watch: A heat dome is expected to drive dangerous triple-digit heat index conditions for this week’s World Cup knockout games, renewing calls for stronger heat protections for fans and players. CEQA Ruling: California’s Supreme Court clarified when CEQA exemptions can apply to “existing facilities” changes of use, ruling that “negligible or no expansion” can cover new uses not substantially different from prior use. Energy & Land: The Bureau of Land Management opened nearly a million acres of California public land for oil and gas leasing, drawing sharp criticism from environmental advocates worried about water, air, and wildlife impacts. Wildlife Health: State officials confirmed adenovirus hemorrhagic disease in Stallion Springs deer deaths, urging residents to limit spread since there’s no vaccine or cure.