Explosion Seen Near Pro-Regime Rally In Tehran

An explosion was seen near a pro-government rally in central Tehran on March 13. Plumes of smoke rose above buildings as crowds gathered to mark Al-Quds Day, a pro-Palestine event held during the Islamic holy month of
Burglary probe uncovers $6 million in stolen luxury goods, including Hermes bags, Rolex watches

A burglary suspect was arrested after authorities found more than $6 million of stolen luxury items, including handbags and watches, in Riverside County, according to officials.
Ukraine Peace Talks Appear Paused Amid Middle East Conflict. What Happens Next?

Efforts to negotiate an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine have slowed to a crawl as the United States focuses on a widening conflict with Iran, leaving Ukrainians and their allies weighing what comes next for diplomacy
Iran’s new supreme leader delivers first message, declares Strait of Hormuz will remain closed

Mojtaba Khamenei delivered his first message since becoming Iran’s supreme leader, declaring that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will remain closed as tensions escalate across the Persian Gulf. The statement, read by an anchor on Iranian
Armed suspect is killed after ramming vehicle into Michigan synagogue; no others hurt

Authorities say a man who crashed a vehicle into a suburban Detroit synagogue and allegedly opened fire was killed after being confronted by security personnel Thursday afternoon. Officials confirmed that no students or staff inside the building
Fuel, energy prices raise the pressure as California officials take next steps on climate
A plan to strengthen California’s climate program faces pushback as industry groups and some lawmakers warn the changes could drive up already-high energy costs.
As SoCal sizzles, a round of even more extreme March heat is on deck

Southern California continues to sizzle under a heat advisory on Friday, as temperatures across the region remain a toasty 15 to 25 degrees above normal, with no meaningful relief in sight.
Arellano: Noma’s $1,500 meal is the antithesis of L.A. and the way we eat

Ulises Menchaca idled in his pickup truck on a steep street in Silver Lake, late for work.
If the giant sequoia is dying out, why are there tens of thousands of seedlings and saplings?
Thousands of giant sequoia seedlings sprouted after a fire swept a grove in the Sierra in 2021. Will they replace the behemoths that died or become extinct?