California
Wiener steps down as CA Jewish Caucus co-chair, faces backlash after accusing Israel of genocide
Scott Weiner attributed his resignation from the caucus’s leadership position to both his current congressional campaign and the backlash over his Israel comments.
US House refers CAIR's California branch to IRS, citing concerns over misuse of taxpayer dollars
Israeli MMA fighter Shimon Smotritsky earns unanimous decision win at 559 Fights 120 - interview
Redlands police arrest suspect in Hanukkah drive by airsoft shooting of Jewish home
California school board members accused of antisemitism during contentious meeting
The ADL demands an apology from a California school board after two members made antisemitic comments during a meeting on ethnic studies.
'F*** Israel': Irish band Kneecap accuses Israel of genocide at Coachella Music Festival
The band used their platform to spread messages of anti-Israel hate during their performance, illuminated on a screen.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at Stanford charged with felonies
Those charged entered the building and demonstrated a "conspiracy to occupy" it and at least one suspect entered the building by breaking a window.
California DOE finds school’s ethnic studies curriculum discriminated against Jewish students
A California school's ethnic studies curriculum that included discussions of Israel as a "settler colonial state" was found to have discriminated against Jewish students.
Three more perish of same rare disease that killed wife of Gene Hackman
Hantavirus is a rare disease in the US, with most cases concentrated in the western states of New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Utah.
Massive wildfire erupts in eastern California, sparking evacuations
There were no immediate reports of injuries or structural damage so far. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to Cal Fire.
California A-G urges 23andMe users to delete genetic data amid potential bankruptcy
"I remind Californians to consider invoking their rights and directing 23andMe to delete their data and destroy any samples of genetic material held by the company,” California's A-G said.
Anti-Israel ethnic studies unfunded in California - Is the fight over? - opinion
"As parents, we expect our children’s education to promote truth, critical thinking, and understanding—not to serve as a breeding ground for political activism."
Jewish man sues Oakland cafe for antisemitic discrimination over Star of David hat
This incident only brought to light additional examples of Jerusalem Coffee House celebrating the murder of Jewish people.
California school district halts ethnic studies courses following lawsuit over alleged antisemitism
According to the three Jewish groups that filed the lawsuit, the resolution represents a victory for both the Jewish community and students’ education.
