California
California advances two bills recognizing Jewish ethnicity, protecting community
If passed, both bills could be enacted into law by the end of August.
A personal injury guide for Israeli-Americans in California: Auto accidents and insurance
Two Israelis die in Malibu car crash, ZAKA working to identify victims
San Diego man charged with funneling 'charitable donations' to Hamas terrorists
Raisin industry heir Bruce Lion charged in antisemitic harassment case in LA
Bruce Lion, heir to a San Joaquin Valley raisin family, has been charged with felony threats and bias motivated offenses after allegedly targeting his Jewish neighbor in Los Angeles.
Eight presumed dead following US Air Force B-52 bomber crash, Edwards Air Force Base says
"Emergency crews immediately responded to the scene, and the situation is ongoing," the base wrote in a post on X/Twitter.
Newsom accuses Trump of directing politically motivated investigation
"Donald Trump isn’t just coming after me because of my mean tweets," Newsom said in a video statement posted to X. "He’s coming after me because I am considering running for President."
California mayor who claimed that Bondi massacre was ‘false flag’ set to lose reelection bid
The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of San Francisco celebrated Martinez's uncertified loss, asserting that voters had sent the message that "antisemitism has no place in public office."
US energy secretary says lower gas prices will ultimately take resolution with Iran
"The pathway to bring gasoline and diesel prices back down is to get more oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz," US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said in an interview.
Scott Wiener, ‘lefty Jew’ who said Israel committed genocide, advances in CA race to replace Pelosi
Wiener will face San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan, who placed second with Pelosi’s endorsement, in November’s general election.
Bakersfield Chase Bank locked down as police respond to hostage situation
A man barricaded himself inside a Chase Bank in Bakersfield with hostages, making bomb threats. Police, SWAT, and federal teams are on scene working for a safe resolution.
Five key California primary races test Jewish voters and candidates on political loyalties
Can a Jewish progressive who believes Israel committed genocide still earn the support of his local Jewish community? Can an ardent critic of Israel be dethroned in Silicon Valley?
Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds
March's cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority was carried out by a group called "Abadil of Minab," Israeli information security firm Gambit found.
Trump administration again sues UCLA over antisemitism, alleging ‘hostile educational environment’
The new suit draws on widely reported accounts of UCLA’s campus environment in spring 2024, when protesters in pro-Palestinian encampments clashed with pro-Israel counter-protesters.
