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The backstory to Mike Evans' 'The Whole World Sings Together'
As 2,000 Christians gather in Israel for Oct. 7 commemorations, 17 singers from around the world collaborate across borders on a music video of remembrance, solidarity, and hope.
'Let 'em take out Los Angeles': Trump sparks fury after barb suggesting Iran destroy LA, San Diego
FBI arrests California woman under suspicion of spying on Taiwan's president's son for China
America’s only major etrog grower is in survival mode amid global competition
Jewish groups hail California law making it the first state to list ‘Jewish’ as an ethnicity
Also on Wednesday, Newsom approved AB 1763, which will include religious holiday observance as a type of excused absence in schools without requiring a written request from a parent or guardian.
At LA mayoral forum, candidates weigh in on Israeli genocide charges, antisemitism
Jewish Federation LA President and CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas said the forum “gave attendees a deeper understanding of where the candidates stand on key priorities facing our city and community."
Israeli actor Guy Kapolnik identified as pilot killed in California small plane crash
The NTSB and the FAA are still investigating the crash, and a preliminary FAA report lists the cause as "unknown circumstances."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill to create safe spaces around synagogues
“Every Californian should be able to walk into a synagogue, church, mosque, or other house of worship without fear,” Newsom said in a statement.
In Memoriam: Mourning the death of Sunkist Fruit Gems - opinion
For years, Sunkist Fruit Gems have been the candy thrown at b’nai mitzvah celebrations across American synagogues. Now that the candy is discontinued, communities are searching for replacements.
Firefighting helicopter crashes in Yosemite National Park while battling fire, killing two
The deaths brought the number of helicopter pilots killed in crashes in Colorado, Utah, and California this year fighting wildfires to five.
San Diego police investigating two homes vandalized with Swastikas over Rosh Hashanah
Swastikas and antisemitic messaging had been marked on the exterior of the homes using a black permanent marker.
Young ViZionaries: Honorable mentions No.7, 8, 9 & 10
Dionne Taylor, Ari Meridy, Gary Fayman and Tal Louria
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
The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.
