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A Jewish writers initiative's first film: a comedy about a Holocaust survivor and his gay grandson
“The film is really a love letter to my grandparents, and the greatest generation,” Ash said. “I do consider my relationship with my grandparents to be one of the greatest blessings of my life.”
Gavin Newsom says some ‘appropriately’ call Israel an ‘apartheid state’ while questioning US aid
Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery in $110 billion deal as Netflix bows out of race
Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race
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.
Anti-Israel groups campaign for hunger striking alleged arsonist and UK vandal
Palestine Action member Tueta Hoxha, who was arrested for her alleged involvement in the violent August 2024 Filton factory attack, has been hunger striking for 28 days.
'I did not touch that woman': Cardi B found not liable in multi-million dollar assault case
Emani Ellis, a former security guard, sued the singer for millions while alleging Cardi B assaulted her in 2018 during an interaction in the hallway of a medical office where Ellis was employed.
Clock ticking on California’s K-12 antisemitism bill as legislative session nears end
If AB 715 becomes law, it will mark the first time a state creates an antisemitism watchdog for public schools, potentially setting a template for others.
