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San Diego launches student contest to celebrate Jewish American heritage

This educational initiative will confront rising antisemitism, while empowering the next generation through knowledge, creativity, and a deeper understanding of Jewish American contributions

|ByCOMBAT ANTISEMITISM MOVEMENT
U.S. President Joe Biden and second gentleman Doug Emhoff attend a celebration for Jewish American Heritage Month, in the Rose Garden at the White House, in Washington, U.S. May 20, 2024.
The USS Boxer departs from Naval Base San Diego, March 18, 2026.

At least three US vessels depart San Diego, en route to Middle East, source tells 'Post'

A US Navy Third Fleet statement said the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is conducting "routine operations" in the Pacific Ocean, but a source told the Post that it is en route to the Middle East.

|ByJAMES GENN
Jewish students at El Camino Real Charter High School walk out to protesting antisemitic incidents at the Los Angeles school on Feb. 27, 2024.

'Israelis steal kidneys': Teacher gets fired in California after sharing antisemitic video

“There’s no chance we would allow such a person to enter classrooms,” a local Israeli told N12.

|ByLARA SUKSTER MOSHEYOF
Rabbi Hanan Leberman leads attendees at the AJC Global Forum in the singing of Tfila Leshlom Hamedina at the Davidson Plaza in the Old City of Jerusalem in June 2018.

Rabbi barred from San Diego MLK event sparks backlash from Jewish groups

“The decision to disinvite me is, in my view, a disservice to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” wrote Rabbi Hanan Leberman.

|ByGRACE GILSON/JTA

WATCH: Labrador swept out to sea rescued by San Diego Fire Department lifeguards

Sadie, the five-year-old pup, escaped her home while her family was distracted by a football game.

DECEMBER 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sadie, a 5-year-old dog, was rescued after being swept out to sea.

Copper wound dressings from Israel take top prize at San Diego summit

Israeli startup’s copper-infused wound dressings recognized for innovation, quality, and commercial potential at San Diego conference.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
MedCu Technologies, an Israeli wound-care startup, won an innovation award at the Medtech Strategist Innovation Summit in San Diego.

This Thanksgiving, Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet - opinion

A San Diego rabbi explores the history of Rose Canyon and delves into how the synagogue's land acknowledgment connects Jewish values to indigenous justice.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025ByRABBI MIKE ROTHBAUM
The Indigenous Kumeyaay territory of 1769 includes modern-day San Diego and Baja California.

Four dead, four hospitalized after suspected migrant boat capsizes near San Diego, Coast Guard says

In addition to the eight casualties, one person was taken into custody by the US Border Patrol, the Coast Guard said.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025ByREUTERS
A vessel which capsized off the coast, prompting a search for its missing occupants, lies on a beach in Imperial Beach, California, US, November 14, 2025.

Sip by the sea: a local’s guide to San Diego’s beachside breweries

NOVEMBER 11, 2025ByTAMI DEMSKY
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San Diego Jewish orgs. pull out of Pride fest over Kehlani performance, 'safety concerns'

All Jewish organizations in San Diego's Pride festival this year have pulled out of the festival over anti-Israel singer Kehlani's headline performance, citing "serious safety concerns."

JUNE 10, 2025ByGRACE GILSON/JTA
San Diego Pride Fest 2017

Music agency founder among six dead in San Diego plane crash

The crash destroyed one house, severely damaged others, set cars alight and injured eight on the ground.

MAY 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A view shows a damage house and vehicle at the crash scene, after a small civilian aircraft went down in a military neighborhood in San Diego, California, US May 22, 2025.

Jewish fraternity at San Diego State University vandalized with antisemitic graffiti 

The vandalism followed an incident report of a group throwing objects at a building and yelling antisemitic slurs.

MARCH 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
One of several pedestrian bridges of the San Diego State University. The building in the background is the Tepeyac dorm of the Cuicacalli residence hall. To the far right is the large pedestrian bridge connecting the dorms to the campus.

Palestinian on terror watchlist caught at US border in New Mexico

According to the report, Shedhaha, aged 35, was on the terror watchlist for alleged previous use of explosives/firearms.

AUGUST 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A member of the Texas National Guard places razor wire on the border between Texas and New Mexico to inhibit the crossing of migrants, as seen from El Paso Texas U.S., August 7, 2024.

Palestinian migrants with possible terror ties detained by San Diego border agents

This comes in light of increasing numbers of security threats entering through the US southern border, now San Diego in particular.

JULY 29, 2024ByMATHILDA HELLER
Customs and border protection officer Joseph Arcia and his partner Goose, a six year-old golden retriever, patrol incoming traffic to the United States from Mexico as they work along the San Ysidro border in San Diego, California, U.S., May 29, 2024.