March 9, 2026
March 9, 2026
The 41st ASICS Los Angeles Marathon delivered Hollywood-level drama on Sunday, March 8, 2026, as American runner Nathan Martin claimed the men's elite division in the closest finish in the race's history, while Kenya's Priscah Cherono dominated the women's race from start to finish. In the men's division, the 36-year-old Martin, a high school cross-country coach from Jackson, Michigan, staged an incredible late surge on Santa Monica Boulevard near the Century City finish...
Washington, D.C. – March 8, 2026 – In a stark assessment of the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran, retired General David Petraeus acknowledged today the possibility of U.S. forces seizing Iran's critical Kharg Island oil terminals. Speaking in a recent interview amid ongoing airstrikes and retaliatory actions, Petraeus highlighted the strategic value of such a move, suggesting it could serve as a lever to pressure not only the Iranian regime...
New York, March 8, 2026 – Crude oil markets continued their explosive rally today, with benchmark futures surging dramatically as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran enters its second week, severely disrupting global energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and forcing production cuts across the Gulf region. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for April delivery settled at $108.68 per barrel on March 8, up $17.78 or approximately 19.56% from the previous close,...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in coordination with federal authorities, has highlighted a massive nationwide recall of nearly 37 million pounds of frozen foods produced by Ajinomoto Foods North America, with many items sold under popular brands including Trader Joe's. The recall, expanded dramatically in early March 2026, stems from potential contamination with foreign material—specifically small pieces of glass—posing a serious choking or injury...
The poor will always be with you, says the new testament; but does it really have to be in my backyard? In early March 2026, the City of LA had had enough of homeless people living in RV's in residential parts of Playa Vista. Lead by Councilwoman Traci Parks, they conducted a targeted cleanup operation. The focus was an RV encampment located on Alla Road behind the Home Depot and adjacent to Ballona Creek. Crews worked to remove recreational vehicles, makeshift shelters,...
Tensions reached a fever pitch in Los Angeles following the joint U.S.-Israel military strikes on Iran over the February 28–March 1, 2026 weekend, which resulted in the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In Westwood-home to one of the largest Iranian American communities in the world, often called "Tehrangeles"-thousands of Iranian Americans converged near the Wilshire Federal Building (at 11000 Wilshire Blvd.) on March 1 and 2. The gatherings turned...
Second Clutch Brings Fresh Hope In the snowy heights of Big Bear, celebrity bald eagles Jackie and Shadow refused to let tragedy define their season. After ravens raided their first clutch in late January, the devoted pair built anew, with Jackie laying a fresh egg on February 24 and a second on February 27. Fans around the world tuned into the live cam watched the eagles trade incubation duties with precision, keeping their two precious eggs warm through winter storms. As...
The permanent shutdown and restrictions on the Pavilions Motel in Santa Monica's Sunset Park neighborhood represent a major victory for city officials and local residents after more than two decades of persistent issues at the site. Located at 2338 Ocean Park Boulevard, near Clover Park, the 20-unit budget motel-owned and operated by Saeed Farzam and Goharshad Farzam since September 1990-has long been described by authorities as a notorious hub for criminal activity. City...
Kansas City, MO – March 8, 2026 – A security scare at Kansas City International Airport (KCI/MCI) led to a full terminal evacuation and ground stop this morning, but authorities have since cleared the facility after determining there was no credible threat. The incident began around 11:15 a.m. local time (CST) when the Kansas City Aviation Department received reports of a potential threat—widely described in media reports and social media as a possible bomb threat. As a...
