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One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative
Congressman Brad Sherman had requested $1,400,000 for the program from the House Committee on Appropriations last May, for the 2026 fiscal year.
Jewish leaders lament ‘woefully inadequate’ sentence of California man who killed Jewish activist
Attack on Jewish man outside Los Angeles synagogue investigated as hate crime
Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44
UCLA, student president distance themselves from student gov't that condemned former Gaza hostage
USAC had argued that the Nazarian Center's sponsorship of the April 14 event reflected a disregard for Palestinian life and made the university complicit in amplifying one sided narratives.
LAX authorities arrest Iranian national attempting to traffic arms to Sudan for Islamic regime
Shamim Mafi, 44, was arrested at LAX for attempting to smuggle drones, bombs, and millions of rounds of ammunition to Sudan on behalf of Iran.
Israeli drone‑detection start-up scores major US commercial breakthrough
Tondo Smart, founded by IDF Unit 8200 graduates, successfully commercialized Israeli defense-derived technology with a system that efficiently detects and manages low-altitude airspaces.
Mexico vows stricter action after 14th Mexican death in US migration detention
Jose Guadalupe Ramos, who was being held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his bunk by security staff, ICE said in a press release.
Viral clip shows baggage crew hurling guitars at LAX
The clip revived longstanding unease among musicians and travelers over checking sensitive gear.
Shots fired at Rihanna's house in Beverly Hills, no injuries reported, media say
Rihanna was at home but no injuries were reported, the Los Angeles Times said, citing a source.
Iranians in LA turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones
Meanwhile, many in Iran are using VPNs, circumvention apps, and other tools to bypass internet filters and access websites blocked by the government.
El Al flight aborts landing in Tel Aviv due to missile launches from Iran
According to FlightRadar24 tracking data, the plane circled over the Mediterranean Sea for several minutes before receiving clearance to land.
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
The famed hitmaker behind "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl" died at 86 after reinventing his career multiple times.
