California
California Gov. Newsom, a presidential hopeful, slams Netanyahu and AIPAC in PBS interview
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who visited Israel shortly after October 7, has called the war in Gaza a "moral catastrophe" while also condemning Hamas' attack on Israel.
Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms
California man faces trial over alleged threats to shoot up Jewish community center
Hollywood’s Jews take sides in Mark Ruffalo-Paramount antisemitism row
California Legislature passes SB 1387, advancing recognition of Jewish identity as ethnicity
Proponents emphasize that the shift will ensure Jewish Californians are accurately represented in state datasets tracking hate crimes, public health metrics, and educational outcomes.
California Legislature approves Safe Worship Zone Act, now awaiting Newsom’s stamp
The act was authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and sponsored by Jewish California, ADL, JCRC Bay Area, and Jewish Federation LA.
California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill
Beyond the role Jewish demographic data could play in fighting antisemitism, Bocarsly also pointed out the practical benefits that access to such information could provide in sectors like education.
AIPAC-backed Democrat loses California House special election to Aisha Wahab
Wahab and Hernandez will again face each other in November. The winner of that election will hold the congressional seat for a full two-year term.
California special election becomes battleground over AIPAC's influence in Democratic Party
Bold America, another group that has received funding from the United Democracy Project, has spent roughly $1.8 million, according to The Hill.
Jewish, Hindu, Zoroastrian parents sue California school district over mosque field trip
Jewish, Hindu, and Zoroastrian parents allege students were encouraged to wear Islamic attire and exposed to religious advocacy on a school trip.
Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad gets into scuffle with California House candidate
In a video later released on social media, candidate Dennis Feitosa can be seen grabbing at Haddad's hand as Haddad gestures while speaking, as the two fought verbally.
Surf’s pup: Some 20 dogs make a splash at annual World Dog Surfing Championships in California
This year’s overall winner was five-year-old Labrador retriever Rippin Rosie, followed closely by Iza, a French bulldog from Pleasanton, and Bradley “Shortboard” Cooper from Long Beach.
Armed man arrested near Trump's golf course days before scheduled presidential visit
The suspect had already been under investigation by El Segundo police on suspicion of robbery. He was also arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon and possessing prohibited ammunition.
California to enforce law against antisemitism in schools after free speech challenge dismissed
Wise said that teachers and students did not provide sufficient evidence of infringements on free speech, and teachers could not claim speech rights on the job.