California

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.

People gather at state Senator Scott Wiener’s election party at his campaign headquarters on election night in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Signage is displayed outside of a Chase Bank branch in Redondo Beach, California, on March 13, 2023.

Bakersfield Chase Bank locked down as police respond to hostage situation

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass drinks a coffee during a campaign event at Pann’s Restaurant ahead of the primary election in Los Angeles, California, U.S., June 1, 2026.

Five key California primary races test Jewish voters and candidates on political loyalties

A Metro bus with FIFA Log Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee advertising in downtown Los Angeles, California, May 27, 2026; illustrative.

Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds


Trump administration sues California over new redistricting maps

US Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a statement, said, “California’s redistricting scheme is a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process.”

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive to sign an executive order on "Fostering the Future" in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, US, November 13, 2025.

New York seeks dismissal of lawsuit by Elon Musk's X/Twitter over hate speech law

Musk's company argued that New York's law unconstitutionally exposed it to lawsuits and big fines unless it disclosed "highly sensitive and controversial speech" that the state found objectionable.

Elon Musk.

California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run

Newsom has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential run and has gained prominence within his party in confronting US President Donald Trump on a range of issues.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks near to his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, as they attend a press conference about new legislation aimed at improving nutrition in schools across California, at Belvedere Middle School in Los Angeles, California, US October 8, 2025

California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to create a statewide office to combat antisemitism in K-12 settings.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at Belvedere Middle School  in Los Angeles, Calif. on Oct. 8, 2025.

California governor signs controversial antisemitism bill that sets up first-in-the-nation measures

“California is taking action to confront hate in all its forms,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom.

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks during the 2025 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in New York City, U.S., September 24, 2025.

Fed. judge blocks Trump admin from sending National Guard to Oregon as troops depart Texas

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said on Sunday that Trump was "ordering 400 members of the Texas National Guard for deployments to Illinois, Oregon, and other locations within the United States."

 Members of the California National Guard stand guard at the Paramount Business Center parking lot a day after clashes between protesters and law enforcement following multiple detentions by ICE, in the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, California, US, June 8, 2025.

LAPD increases patrols around synagogues starting Rosh Hashanah, during Holy Days

The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - and continue through Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which ends at nightfall October 2.

LAPD surrounds students protesting in support of Palestinians at an encampment at the University of Southern California’s Alumni Park, in Los Angeles, California, US, April 24, 2024

Rosh Hashanah 2025: Savoring the sweetness life can offer, even in the toughest of times - opinion

I look to the new year with an acute eye for hidden honey.

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Gunfire hits ABC studio in Sacramento following 'Jimmy Kimmel' suspension

Three gunshots penetrated the building, but no information on any suspect vehicles involved has been released.

A window that was stuck by gunfire is covered with a board at ABC10 (KXTV) in Sacramento, California, US, September 19, 2025.

Recording from the deep: Scientists discover new species of bumpy snailfish

The researchers were recording the depths when they discovered an unfamiliar pink snailfish swimming just above the seafloor.

SUNY Geneseo researchers and their collaborators have described three new snailfishes, including the bumpy snailfish (Careproctus colliculi) discovered using MBARI’s remotely operated vehicle Doc Ricketts.