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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
Israel should have escorted Ro Khanna on his West Bank visit - opinion
California Gov. Newsom says West Bank annexation, Netanyahu could lead Israel into apartheid state
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.
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.
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?
