Iraq Pulled Into Iran War As Tehran Expands The Battlefield

The US-Israeli war on Iran has dragged in neighboring Iraq, where pro-Iranian militias have launched almost daily attacks on US targets in the country, triggering retaliatory American strikes.
Nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as Sec’y of Homeland Security advances after narrow committee vote

Sen. Markwayne Mullin is one step nearer to becoming the next head of the Department of Homeland Security after the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee narrowly approved his nomination on Thursday. The panel voted 8–7
Missing University of Alabama student on spring break in Barcelona is found dead

Update: Authorities announced on Thursday that University of Alabama student James “Jimmy” Gracey, 20, who was reported missing in Barcelona, Spain while on spring break, has been found dead. A representative from the Barcelona police said in
New report on L.A. post-fire beach contamination finds something unexpected: good news
Sampling on L.A. area beaches found no lead or other metals at concentrations that could hurt humans or animals.
Newsom leads Harris for president among California Democrats, poll finds

Gov. Gavin Newsom would have an edge as the next Democratic nominee for president if California Democratic voters had the final say now, according to a new UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll.
Why unprecedented March heat wave has experts worried about what comes next

The most destructive wildfires in Southern California history. The region’s wettest holiday season.
United Farm Workers could face lawsuits over Chavez sex abuse claims, attorneys say
Attorneys who specialize in handling sex abuse cases say California laws could expose the UFW to major financial liability following explosive allegations against founder Cesar Chavez.