California

San Francisco Trans March downplays harassment of LGBTQ Jewish politician Scott Wiener

In the filmed confrontation at the Friday march, most of Wiener’s hecklers referred to Israel and Gaza, causing him to leave the event rather than attend a scheduled Pride Shabbat.

Scott Wiener makes his way down Market street during the San Francisco Pride Parade on June 28, 2026 in San Francisco, California.
FOOTBALL FANS gather to watch USA and Paraguay at San Pedro Square for a FIFA World Cup watch party on June 12, 2026 in San Jose, California.

One killed, one wounded in shooting at site of California World Cup fan zone

Senator Scott Wiener at San Francisco Pride June 29, 2026

California state senator harassed at pride parade, fellow democrats call out antisemitic hate

The Capitol building in Sacramento, California.

California advances two bills recognizing Jewish ethnicity, protecting community


A personal injury guide for Israeli-Americans in California: Auto accidents and insurance

“When members of this community are injured in California, the legal landscape has some specific features worth understanding.”

Two Israelis die in Malibu car crash, ZAKA working to identify victims

Two Israelis in their 40's were killed in a single-vehicle car crash in Malibu.

A ZAKA ambulance and El Al aircraft are seen at an airport in New Zealand, February 23, 2025

San Diego man charged with funneling 'charitable donations' to Hamas terrorists

The accused has been a long-time public supporter of the terrorist organization, and is alleged to have funneled $600,00 through Hamas charities and cryptocurrency transfers directly to its members.

(Illustrative) Palestinian members of al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Hamas movement.

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.

California seedless raisins are seen June 9, 2005 in Des Plaines, Illinois.

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.

An Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off in support of Operation Epic Fury during the Iran war at an undisclosed location, March 22, 2026.

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 Governor Gavin Newsom attends a press conference, during the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 11, 2025.

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."

Mayor Eduardo Martinez in one of his posts about Gaza.

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.

US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright speaks during a press conference discussing fertilizer policy at USDA Headquarters in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

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.

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.

Signage is displayed outside of a Chase Bank branch in Redondo Beach, California, on March 13, 2023.