This evening: California military families fear another ‘forever war’ with Iran

Plus SoCal's music scene is growing with these new venues.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 9, 2026 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories 'What is the mission?' With Iran, California military families fear another 'forever war' The escalating Iran conflict has sent a chill through military communities across California, which is home to more than 157,000 active-duty military personnel. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Choice of supreme leader reflects Iran's defiance, experts say, making regime change unlikely The elevation of Mujtaba Khamenei to the post of supreme leader puts Iran on a relentlessly defiant path. Read More Candidates scramble, one quits, after redistricting shakes up California's congressional races California's rejiggered congressional districts will force voters to educate themselves on the shifting field of candidates in the June primary. One GOP congressman decided to retire, and another is running as an independent. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Casey Wasserman's name dropped from agency following Ghislaine Maxwell scandal Casey Wasserman's agency is now called 'The Team.' Wasserman and his investors are trying to sell his former namesake firm. Read More What we know about the woman accused in shooting at Rihanna's mansion Authorities allege a Florida woman inside a Tesla opened fire, hitting a front gate and a nearby RV at Rihanna's home. Suspect Ivanna Ortiz was arrested in Sherman Oaks. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now After SoCal broils, a break from the summer-like heat is coming. But it won't last long Following Saturday's strong Santa Ana winds, Sunday's conditions are expected to remain gusty and warmer. The winds are expected to settle this week. Read More Live Nation reaches tentative settlement with Justice Department in antitrust lawsuit Amidst the long-awaited trial, Live Nation settles the lawsuit from the Department of Justice. In the agreement, the ticketing giant is offering to pay millions, enforce price caps on fees and restructure its ticketing business with Ticketmaster. Read More 'A slow indulgence.' L.A. newsstands are no longer regular; they're remarkable Once a morning tradition, newsstands have become rare gems we stumble upon to remind us about the power of connection. Read More Southern California's music scene is growing with these 18 new venues In spite of everything, here are 18 small to midsize music venues that have opened in recent years in Southern California. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading This Evening's Big Stories from the Los Angeles Times Sign up for more L.A. Times newsletters. Sign Up You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from L.A. Times. Unsubscribe | Manage marketing email preferences | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Do Not Sell My Personal Information | CA Notice of Collection Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. Place an ad or classified. Copyright © 2026, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES latimes.com