There were no specific threats of Iranian drone attacks being planned against California, five law enforcement sources familiar with the reports told NBC News Wednesday, following other media reports that Iran sought to bombard California with drones launched from a ship offshore in retaliation for the U.S. military strikes that began last week. Local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies have been examining a variety of intelligence reports in recent days out of concern the attacks on Iran could inspire violence, or that Iran itself could direct its agents to commit terrorist acts, the sources said. Many scenarios have been considered, including the use of improvised explosive devices, drones, or other technology, and this type of information is often shared in bulletins that contain ‘raw’ information that hasn’t been vetted. The information about a drone attack scenario was attributed to an FBI bulletin sent to law enforcement in late February for awareness, a source told NBC News. Donald Trump 16 hours ago Trump talks drug prices in Ohio, midterm races in Kentucky as Iran looms large Middle East Mar 10 About 140 U.S. troops wounded as U.S. launches ‘most intense' strikes on Iran Middle East Mar 9 Trump calls Iran war ‘short-term excursion' but gives no timeline Gov. Gavin Newsom said state officials have been monitoring intelligence channels and sharing information with local police, and said he was familiar with the media reports. “Drone issues have been always top of mind, and we’ve assembled work groups specifically around those concerns,” he said during an unrelated news conference Wednesday. His office emailed, “The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is actively working with state, local and federal security officials to protect our communities.” The U.S. Department of Justice has said Iran has attempted to carry out acts of violence on U.S. soil, including a murder-for-hire plot against President Trump in late 2024, and a scheme to assassinate an Iranian-American writer in Brooklyn, New York. Police agencies across California have been issuing statement assuring the public they are on elevated states of awareness, and are also asking people to be aware of anything they see that may be out of the ordinary. “We are always in consultation with our federal partners on that,” San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said of any potential attack. “We have heard the same report and we feel confident that we are on top of it and we will always, always keep the people of San Francisco safe.” The FBI and U.S. Coast Guard did not reply to NBC Bay Area’s request for comment on Wednesday. ...read more read less