Israel objects to U.S. announcement of leaders who will help oversee next steps in Gaza
NAHARIYA, Israel — Israel’s government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in…
Who’s seeking fire aid for Los Angeles, candidate Newsom or Gov. Newsom? | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, an all-but-certain candidate for president in 2028, jumped at the chance to address a…
California schools can stop truancy without arresting parents | Guest Commentary | Commentary
Gov. Gavin Newsom and I don’t have much in common politically. He’s the Democratic governor of California; I…
California sees revenue uptick, but not enough to erase its chronic budget deficit | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
In the four months since the Legislature and Gov. Gavin Newsom enacted a new state budget, revenues –…
Former Hamas hostage Omer Shem Tov speaks at UC Berkeley | Campus
The Rohr Chabad Jewish Student Center at Berkeley hosted Omar Shem Tov, a former hostage held in captivity…
Former Israeli hostage recounts story of survival
PEYTON HEADLEE. INSIDE THE CENTER AT 2300, AND AMONG THE CROWD, THERE’S ONE MAN THAT HUNDREDS HAVE COME…
Contributor: California was an ‘earthly paradise’ for Jews. Is it still?
California, described by one observer in the late 19th century as “the Jews’ earthly paradise” for the economic…
California’s chronic deficit looms again as Newsom prepares his last state budget | Dan Walters | Dan-walters
It seems like just yesterday that Gov. Gavin Newsom and state legislators enacted a state budget that papered…
Ceasefire unravels: Gaza sees deadly strikes; aid flows suspended
JERUSALEM — Israel launched airstrikes Sunday in Gaza after what it said was a Hamas attack on its forces,…
Today in History: October 17, Loma Prieta earthquake strikes California | Today in History
Today is Friday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2025. There are 75 days left in the year.…
Fresno church takes down hostage memorial wall after last 20 captives freed
FRESNO, Calif. — For nearly two years, the faces of hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7,…
Sacramento-area voices are hopeful after Middle East ceasefire, releases
The Middle East ceasefire and release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are creating renewed hope for lasting…