California could become the first state to officially recognize Jewish ethnicity
Two bills sponsored by Jewish California (formerly the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California) passed through their final…
Jewish Community Center East Bay to open ‘first-of-its-kind’ campus in Rockridge
The Jewish Community Center of the East Bay announced Wednesday that a “first-of-its-kind” regional community campus will be…
Gov. Newsom announces new funding for nonprofits and faith-based organizations
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Gov. Gavin Newsom is announcing $80 million in new security grants for nonprofit and…
SoCal professor may avoid prison time in death of Jewish protester
A Moorpark professor has changed his plea to guilty in the death of a Jewish man at a…
San Diego synagogues increase security measures following Michigan attack
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — San Diego police are increasing patrols at local places of worship following an attack…
Sacramento sheriff increases patrols around houses of worship
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said it has increased patrols around houses of worship in the region in…
Scott Wiener steps down as co-chair of California Jewish caucus after accusing Israel of genocide
California state Sen. Scott Wiener announced on Thursday that he is stepping down from his role as one…
Fresno State investigating antisemitic vandalism on campus
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno State officials are investigating a series of antisemitic vandalism incidents on campus. In…
L.A. Jewish groups ramp up Hanukkah events after Bondi Beach attack
In the hours after two gunmen opened fire at a Hanukkah celebration on Australia’s Bondi Beach in Sydney,…
11 killed in apparent terror attack at Sydney Hanukkah event; Southern California increases patrols
At least 11 people were killed and dozens more injured after gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration…
Students form human swastika on San José high school football field
A viral image of San José students forming a human swastika while lying on their high school’s football…
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…