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After debate backlash, California Democrat Scott Wiener says Israel carried out 'genocide' in Gaza

The California State Senator explained that he had been reluctant to call the war between Israel and Hamas a genocide because of the term's creation in response to the Holocaust.

San Francisco city supervisor Scott Wiener comments on a pilot program to permit private commuter buses to use public bus stops in San Francisco, California, January 21, 2014
Cast member Jon Hamm attends a premiere for the television series Your Friends and Neighbors in Los Angeles, California, US, April 4, 2025.

Jon Hamm to host NFL Honors ceremony ahead of Super Bowl LX

An illustration of a woman checking a fuse box by candlelight during a power cut.

Power restored for about 110,000 customers after major outage hits San Francisco

 A man has been arrested for arson on suspicion of starting a dumpster fire outside San Francisco Hillel on December 5 while the members were inside.

Man arrested for setting fire to SF Hillel while students inside preparing for Shabbat


San Francisco gas explosion injures at least six, damages homes, causes fire in Bay Area

A gas explosion in Hayward, California, injured at least six people and caused significant damage to multiple buildings. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident.

A screengrab taken from doorbellfotage shows an explosion in Hayward, California, US, December 11, 2025.

San Francisco man sentenced for for antisemitic gang assault

San Francisco man convicted of assault with force likely to produce great bodily harm admitted to hate crime allegations.

Israelis hold a solidarity rally for American Jews due to a wave of antisemitic attacks in the US.

'Say hello to the Mossad': San Francisco man convicted for firing blanks in synagogue

District Attorney Jenkins said in a statement that there was no place for antisemitism in the community, and her office would vigorously prosecute hate crimes.

Police officers seen in San Francisco, California, US, June 6, 2024

'F*** the Jews': San Francisco man charged with antisemitic hate crime

A nearby worker witnessed the altercation and antisemitic language and attempted to intervene, but was kicked and punched while trying to help the victim.

  Conversation JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC Anti-Israel activists vandalized property along Market St. in San Francisco with pro-Hamas graffiti.

Jewish groups warn: BDS uses ESG to make gains in San Francisco Bay Area

New Alameda County Board of Supervisors and San Francisco State University (SFSU) ESG investment policies were promoted by anti-Israel activists with BDS in mind.

 Palestinians call to boycott Israeli products during a protest in support of the people of Gaza, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamist group Hamas continues, in Hebron, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 28, 2023.

San Francisco Hillel building defaced with 'Khaybar' graffiti

"This incident is a reminder that our work to counter antisemitism on college campuses is far from over," the ADL's Marc Levine said in a statement.

 Antisemitic graffiti spray painted on a San Francisco Hillel house.

With visitors and donations down, San Francisco’s Jewish museum to shutter at least temporarily

The museum is closing its galleries to visitors for at least a year as they focus on revamping its financial strategy and programming.

The Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco

Daniel Lurie, Jewish political newbie and Levi Strauss fortune heir, wins San Francisco mayoralty

Daniel Lurie, an heir to the Levi Strauss clothing empire who has never before held political office, bested incumbent London Breed in this week’s elections.

 Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie during his election night watch party at the Chapel in San Francisco on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Antisemitic flyers distributed in two San Francisco Bay Area cities

Last Monday and Sunday, antisemitic flyers were discovered on parked vehicles at the East Washington Place shopping center, the Petaluma Police Department said on Tuesday.

 An antisemitic flyer found on the front steps of a synagogue on Melbourne, Australia

‘Death to Israel': Pro-Hamas graffiti scrawled throughout San Francisco 

The Party for Socialism and Liberation said that the demonstrators were standing in solidarity with the tens of thousands of activists that had protested in Washington DC.

  Conversation JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC Anti-Israel activists vandalized property along Market St. in San Francisco with pro-Hamas graffiti.

Pro-Palestine protesters occupy Israeli consulate in San Francisco, 70 detained

San Francisco police detained pro-Palestinian demonstrators at the Israeli consulate after they refused to leave. Protesters opposed Israel's Gaza incursion; police detained about 50 people.

 Police arrest pro-Palestinian protesters after they occupied the building lobby of the Israeli consulate, in San Francisco, California, US, June 3, 2024