Threat at Islamic center in San Diego ‘neutralized’ after active shooter reports, police say

Police in San Diego swarmed a local Islamic center after reports of an active shooter.
Homeless people on Skid Row were paid to register to vote, feds charge

Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced a case Monday against a woman suspected of paying people to sign voter registration forms.
Fire destroys building in Simi Valley as evacuations ordered
A fire was burning in Simi Valley Monday morning.
US Extends Russian Oil Waiver As Bessent Urges Tougher Iran Sanctions

The US Treasury Department has extended for another 30 days a sanctions waiver allowing at-risk countries to purchase Russian oil shipments at sea, as supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran continue to roil global
Artists, community come together to welcome World Cup to Inglewood with murals and more

Several Los Angeles-based artists have been taking part in public events to create artwork celebrating community and welcoming the World Cup to Inglewood.
Commentary: Spencer Pratt, like Donald Trump, is a product of the reality TV industrial complex
Spencer Pratt, like President Trump before him, is a political product of the reality-TV industrial complex. And like Trump in 2016, he has no experience in public office.
Iranian TV Presenter Fires Gun At UAE Flag Amid Growing Public Militarization

An armed Iranian state TV presenter fired at a United Arab Emirates flag during a broadcast amid signs of growing public militarization in Iran. It came as US President Donald Trump issued threats of renewed attacks on
Santa Monica kidnapping suspect arrested after police shooting
A kidnapping suspect was arrested Monday morning after a chase with police that ended with gunfire, according to Santa Monica police.
With New Qalibaf Role, Iran Says Beijing Relationship Is Top Priority

Iran’s appointment of parliament speaker and chief US negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf as special envoy for China signals Tehran is playing its most valuable political card on two fronts at once.
Sen. Cassidy loses Louisiana GOP primary; Letlow, Fleming advance to runoff

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy was defeated in Saturday’s GOP primary, falling short of a runoff after years of backlash from supporters of President Trump over Cassidy’s vote to convict Trump following the January 6 Capitol attack.