This evening: A neuro disease rat lungworm has reached California

Plus Marathon,‍ Oscars take over L.‍A.‍,‍ these are the road closures.‍ What you need to know this evening.‍  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏  ͏ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­   ADVERTISEMENT March 6, 2026 | View in browser This Evening's Big Stories The neuro disease rat lungworm has reached California A neurological disease spread by rats and other animals may have become established in San Diego County. Read More ADVERTISEMENT As gas prices rise, California gets punched harder at the pump than other states Californians are feeling more pain at the pump than any other state as the conflict with Iran pushes up prices. Read More Trump demands 'unconditional surrender,' role in picking Iran's next leader The White House paired its policy statement on the war with an unusual online messaging campaign that featured Hollywood movies and video games. Read More ADVERTISEMENT Jaylen Brown video sparks furor over how Beverly Hills police treat Black people Amid its tony palm tree-lined neighborhoods and luxury shopping destinations, issues surrounding the treatment of people of color have simmered for years in Beverly Hills. Read More Hundreds of applications, no jobs and AI competition: California's brutal tech work landscape Thousands of tech workers have already lost their jobs this year and leaders at some companies say AI will enable employers to do more with smaller teams. Read More Keep up with California Your support helps us deliver the news that matters most. Subscribe to the Los Angeles Times. Subscribe Now Iranians in L.A. turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones Iranian-Angelenos are turning to a patchwork of communication apps, social media and cable news for updates on their loved ones some 7,500 miles away. Read More Santa Ana winds, 'big warm-up' ahead for Southern California Another round of gusty, dry Santa Ana winds will bring more warm weather across Southern California this weekend, with widespread highs expected to reach into the 80s. Gusty winds will be a concern in some areas. Read More Kennedy Center loses National Symphony Orchestra director to major L.A. performance center Jean Davidson, the executive director of the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., is stepping down to take the top position at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Read More L.A. Marathon won't give trans runners prize money. This past champion wants to change the game Cal Calamia is a transgender marathoner and activist helping to make the world's races more equitable and inclusive. Read More Marathon, Oscars take over L.A. this month. Here are what roads will be closed Over the next two weekends, L.A. will be flooded by long-distance runners and stars from across the film industry as the L.A. Marathon and Oscars take place. 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