California
US House refers CAIR's California branch to IRS, citing concerns over misuse of taxpayer dollars
According to the House referral, CAIR-CA may have improperly used millions in federal funds, provided misleading information to the IRS, and materially supported unlawful conduct.
Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky earns unanimous decision win at 559 Fights 120 - interview
Redlands police arrest suspect in Hanukkah drive by airsoft shooting of Jewish home
After debate backlash, California Democrat Scott Wiener says Israel carried out 'genocide' in Gaza
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.
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 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 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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
California lawmakers approve narrowed bill targeting antisemitism in schools
If enacted, California would become the first state to create a statewide antisemitism prevention coordinator for public schools.
