California, LA officials monitoring threats, tensions after Iran strikes

LOS ANGELES – California and local officials are monitoring for any potential impacts following the US attack on three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said California’s State Threat Assessment Center has been coordinating with local law enforcement partners in monitoring the situation.

“California is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Iran and the surrounding region. Our homeland security and emergency management teams are working with federal partners to prepare for any impacts here at home,” the governor’s office said. “There is no specific or credible threat to California at this time, and we remain fully prepared and vigilant.”

In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass said police would be providing extra security at local places of worship and other sensitive areas of the city.

`We are closely monitoring for any threats to Los Angeles’ public safety amid military action in the Middle East,” Bass said in a statement.
“While there are no known credible threats at this time, LAPD has stepped up patrols near places of worship, community spaces, and other areas of the city, and we will remain vigilant in protecting our city.”

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said it was “closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East.”

“We are in communication with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners and will continue to assess any potential impacts to Los Angeles County,” the department said.

“At this time, there are no known credible threats to our community. However, out of an abundance of caution, and in recognition of  current religious observances, the department has increased patrols around places of worship, cultural institutions, and other prominent locations throughout the County.”

Demonstrations were expected Saturday afternoon at City Hall in downtown Los Angeles and near the Federal Building on Wilshire Boulevard in the Westwood area, which is home to a large Iranian-American community and has been the site of multiple weekend demonstrations recently in support of Iranians’ protest against their government. (With CNS report)

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