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California Businessman Accused of Selling Restricted Technology to Iran
ByMark Walker June 4, 2026

Jamshid Ghomi, of Newport Coast, Calif., was charged with conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

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As Gas Prices Spike, California Is Hit Hardest
ByIvan Penn and Kurtis Lee March 25, 2026

A gallon has climbed to nearly $6 in the state, about $2 above the national average.

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California Officials See No Imminent Threat of Drone Attacks by Iran
ByDevlin Barrett, Laurel Rosenhall, Soumya Karlamangla and Shawn Hubler March 11, 2026

Just before the war began, the Federal Bureau of Investigation told state officials that Iran might respond with drone attacks on California. No specific, credible threats have been identified.

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Gavin Newsom likens Israel to ‘an apartheid state’ and decries war on Iran
ByRichard Luscombe March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

California governor, promoting his memoir in LA, was asked if US should rethink military partnership with IsraelSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxGavin Newsom, the Democratic California governor, likened Israe…

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