Los Angeles
UCLA, student president distance themselves from student gov't that condemned former Gaza hostage
USAC had argued that the Nazarian Center's sponsorship of the April 14 event reflected a disregard for Palestinian life and made the university complicit in amplifying one sided narratives.
LAX authorities arrest Iranian national attempting to traffic arms to Sudan for Islamic regime
Israeli drone‑detection start-up scores major US commercial breakthrough
Mexico vows stricter action after 14th Mexican death in US migration detention
Viral clip shows baggage crew hurling guitars at LAX
The clip revived longstanding unease among musicians and travelers over checking sensitive gear.
Shots fired at Rihanna's house in Beverly Hills, no injuries reported, media say
Rihanna was at home but no injuries were reported, the Los Angeles Times said, citing a source.
Iranians in LA turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones
Meanwhile, many in Iran are using VPNs, circumvention apps, and other tools to bypass internet filters and access websites blocked by the government.
El Al flight aborts landing in Tel Aviv due to missile launches from Iran
According to FlightRadar24 tracking data, the plane circled over the Mediterranean Sea for several minutes before receiving clearance to land.
For Iranian Jews in US, war brings jubilation, unease, dreams of a future visit
In Los Angeles, home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran, including tens of thousands of Iranian Jews, synagogues and community leaders say the moment feels historic.
Neil Sedaka, famed Jewish pop icon and hit songwriter, dies at 86 - NYT
The famed hitmaker behind "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl" died at 86 after reinventing his career multiple times.
Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race
Eric Swalwell, Antonio Villaraigosa, Matt Mahan, Tom Steyer, and Steve Hilton competed to present themselves as the strongest defender of Jewish safety at LA's gubernatorial forum on Thursday.
'Cultural act of resistance': US's first ever Palestinian bookstore opens in Los Angeles
Watermelon Books LA opened in the Holy Ground community gathering space and holds about 1,000 books on art, food, poetry, history, fiction, and political books about Palestine.
Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game
"It's a dream come true," Avdija said before the tournament, holding his Team World uniform with the Israeli flag and his number 8.
Chappell Roan drops representation over Epstein connections
LA28 no longer represents Chappel Roan, who dropped the agency after revelations of a relationship between the Olympics Chief and Ghislaine Maxwell.
