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‘Buffer zones’ come to California, as a lawmaker proposes limiting protests near houses of worship

Supporters say the bill is needed amid a rise in antisemitism and a wave of demonstrations outside synagogues, including at Los Angeles’ Wilshire Boulevard Temple and Adas Torah.

Anti-Israel protesters assemble outside of Adas Torah, a synagogue in the Pico Robertson neighborhood of Los angeels, July 23, 2024.
A student attends an event at a protest encampment in support of Palestinians at Stanford University during the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Stanford, California, April 26, 2024.

Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in 2026 California governor’s race

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie speaks during the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco, California, US February 21, 2026.

‘Tax the Jews’ chants break out at event held by Jewish mayor of San Francisco

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Californians march, light Hanukkah candles to decry antisemitic graffiti

Staff members at Bel Aire Elementary School, near San Francisco, discovered antisemitic graffiti spray-painted on the school’s playground in early November

California's Golden Gate Bridge, near San Francisco

Judge: likely to dismiss suit accusing San Francisco State of antisemitism

Orrick did not issue a final ruling and said he would consider arguments presented at Wednesday’s hearing.

Golden Gate Bridge 390

Arab prof. under fire as president's apology turns to ‘declaration of war’

60 organizations pulled together and penned a letter condemning West Bank-born Professor Rabab Ibrahim Abdulhadi, calling her Facebook post “offensive and “disturbing.”

SFSU at night

A portrait of Bay Area Jewish life – knowing more so we can do better

We have much to do to create a more Jewishly engaged and thriving community for all people at all stages of life.

A general aerial view of San Francisco is seen in San Francisco, California, U.S., October 5, 2017.

Ex-Marine cites Trump's Jerusalem decision in planned Christmas attack

Jameson faces a charge of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

Pier 39 in San Francisco

Man accused of plotting attack for Islamic State at San Francisco pier

The man is suspected of planning to carry out an attack before Christmas.

Pier 39, looking north from near the entry point. San Francisco, California, USA.

NGO in antisemitism case: Giving JVP a seat and not Hillel is still discrimination

The Lawfare Project has brought a suit alleging discrimination and antisemitism against San Francisco State University.

San Francisco State University - Cesar Chavez Student Center

Study: One-fifth of Jewish millennials believe Jesus is the son of God

The survey, which was published this week, is mostly composed of the standard questions.

Belarussian Catholics re-enact a moment in the life of Jesus Christ near a Catholic church in Minsk

At least 10 killed by wildfires in California wine country

Sonoma County bore the brunt of the fatalities, with seven fire-related deaths confirmed there, according to the sheriff's department.

A helicopter drops water on a wind driven wildfire.