Newsom says no imminent threat to California depsite warning about possible Iran drone attack

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by Associated Press
March 12, 2026
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California Governor Newsom stated there is no imminent threat to California despite a drone attack warning.

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California Governor Newsom stated there is no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning about a possible Iran drone attack. Police departments in Los Angeles and San Francisco are monitoring world events for potential risks. The article does not specify who issued the drone attack warning, what specific data or systems were affected, or the documented consequences beyond police monitoring.

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Police departments in Los Angeles and San Francisco are monitoring world events for potential risks.

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