California
California Legislature passes SB 1387, advancing recognition of Jewish identity as ethnicity
Proponents emphasize that the shift will ensure Jewish Californians are accurately represented in state datasets tracking hate crimes, public health metrics, and educational outcomes.
California Legislature approves Safe Worship Zone Act, now awaiting Newsom’s stamp
California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill
AIPAC-backed Democrat loses California House special election to Aisha Wahab
California special election becomes battleground over AIPAC's influence in Democratic Party
Bold America, another group that has received funding from the United Democracy Project, has spent roughly $1.8 million, according to The Hill.
Jewish, Hindu, Zoroastrian parents sue California school district over mosque field trip
Jewish, Hindu, and Zoroastrian parents allege students were encouraged to wear Islamic attire and exposed to religious advocacy on a school trip.
Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad gets into scuffle with California House candidate
In a video later released on social media, candidate Dennis Feitosa can be seen grabbing at Haddad's hand as Haddad gestures while speaking, as the two fought verbally.
Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California
This year’s overall winner was five-year-old Labrador retriever Rippin Rosie, followed closely by Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, and Bradley “Shortboard” Cooper from Long Beach.
Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course days before scheduled presidential visit
The suspect had already been under investigation by El Segundo police on suspicion of robbery. He was also arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing prohibited ammunition.
California to enforce law against antisemitism in schools after free speech challenge dismissed
Wise said that teachers and students did not provide sufficient evidence of infringements on free speech, and teachers could not claim speech rights on the job.
After chronicling Jewish history, Oscar-winning filmmaker Richard Trank begins new life in Israel
“Every time she and I came here, there was always a sadness when we knew we had to leave,” Trank said of the country whose story shaped his career.
FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive
Taylor Farms has confirmed that this product is not part of its current recall, the FDA said, as it seeks to curtail the largest foodborne illness outbreak in the United States in recent years.
Israel should have escorted Ro Khanna on his West Bank visit - opinion
The controversy over Ro Khanna's visit raises questions about Israel's public diplomacy and visitor protocols.
California Gov. Newsom says West Bank annexation, Netanyahu could lead Israel into apartheid state
Newsom insisted that he doesn't think Israel is an apartheid state, but that Netanyahu's actions in the last couple of years are what worry him.