Los Angeles
For Iranian Jews in US, war brings jubilation, unease, dreams of a future visit
In Los Angeles, home to the largest Iranian community outside of Iran, including tens of thousands of Iranian Jews, synagogues and community leaders say the moment feels historic.
Neil Sedaka, famed Jewish pop icon and hit songwriter, dies at 86 - NYT
Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race
'Cultural act of resistance': US's first ever Palestinian bookstore opens in Los Angeles
Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game
"It's a dream come true," Avdija said before the tournament, holding his Team World uniform with the Israeli flag and his number 8.
Chappell Roan drops representation over Epstein connections
LA28 no longer represents Chappel Roan, who dropped the agency after revelations of a relationship between the Olympics Chief and Ghislaine Maxwell.
LAPD sent officers to train in Israel, review into foreign training activities reveals
The training costs totaled $87,000, with the revelation of the Israel trips prompting further investigation into LAPD foreign training initiatives.
More alike than you think: CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal back pain, dental issues
Both the mummies and 3D models and prints of the scans will be on display at the California Science Center’s upcoming “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” exhibit on February 7.
37th Israel Film Festival opens in Los Angeles with star-studded gala
The festival will run until February 19, with screenings at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, Regal North Hollywood, and the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills.
California AG asked to investigate fatal shooting by off-duty ICE officer
Keith Porter Jr., the 43-year-old father of two who was gunned down on January 31, was a suspected "active shooter" killed in an exchange of gunfire with the off-duty immigration agent.
Catherine O'Hara, actress from Home Alone, Schitt’s Creek dies at 71 in Los Angeles home
According to her agency CAA, O'Hara, who was 71 years old, died at her home in Los Angeles following a brief illness.
Israeli creators expand their presence in Hollywood
The “Yetzira” project was financed and supported by the Culture Ministry of Israel.
Israeli comedian Guy Hochman barred from LA venue for not condemning Israel
"I prefer my people above my career. And I will never say untrue things about my people, say we rape and starve and commit genocide," Guy Hochman said.
LA real estate investor donates $100M office tower to Chabad for largest Jewish center
Real estate investor Alon Abady donates a $100M office tower to Chabad, setting the stage for the creation of a massive Jewish center in the heart of Los Angeles.
