California

California Democrats neuter anti-BDS bill

Israel supporters blast modifications of bill intended to blunt BDS movement, say new version 'is no longer a pro-Israel bill'.

California man given 12 years for seeking to join ISIS

California man sentenced to 12 years in prison for seeking to travel to Syria to join ISIS.

Trump campaign withdraws support for white supremacist delegate

Donald Trump’s campaign withdraws support for a white supremacist as one of its California delegates.

Reports of 'active shooter' at California naval hospital

Building 26 Facebook page urges people inside to 'run, hide or fight,' as security forces respond to reports of shots fired.

Story about California Powerball winner turns out to be a prank

Son of nurse who reportedly was given a winning lottery ticket by her Jewish boss was playing a prank on his mother.

'Refugees' in US found to be Palestinian jihadists

'Syrian refugee' in California fought for Al Qaeda affiliate, 'Iraqi refugee' in Texas trained ISIS, as Obama presses for more.

Neighbor of California shooter pleads not guilty

Enrique Marquez faces up to 50 years in prison if convicted of purchasing weapons for Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik.

FBI probes whereabouts of California shooters after the massacre

FBI missing a period of 18 minutes after the San Bernardino shooting in which it doesn't know where the shooters were.

CA assemblyman calls to divest from companies who boycott Israel

Bill would prohibit California state government from contracting companies who 'inflict economic harm on, or limit relations' with Israel.

Neighbor of California shooters indicted

Enrique Marquez of California indicted on charges of conspiring to provide material support to terrorists.

Arson at California mosque investigated as hate crime

Mosque in Tracy, California, attacked with firebomb in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime.

California shooter's friend arrested, facing criminal charges

Enrique Marquez, friend of California shooter Syed Farook, believed to have purchased the rifles used in the massacre.

Threat to LA schools believed to have been a hoax

LA congressman says threat that prompted closure of local schools was not a real one.

FBI concludes search near San Bernardino lake

FBI recovers some items at lake near site of San Bernardino massacre, but says they were not related to the investigation.

FBI searching lake near site of California shooting

FBI dive team searching Seccombe Lake Park, a few miles away from the site of the San Bernardino shooting.

California shooters were in contact with 'local extremists'

Reports say Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik had communicated with "people with extremist views" in the Los Angeles area.

Report: California shooter received $28,500 days before attack

Sources say a $28,500 deposit was made to the bank account of Syed Farook two weeks before the San Bernardino massacre.

FBI: California shooters were radicalized 'for quite some time'

FBI official says Syed Farook and Tashfeen Malik had taken target practice days before the massacre in San Bernardino.

California shooter was 'obsessed with Israel', says father

Syed Farook's father sheds new light on his son, who with his wife carried out the San Bernardino shooting, killing 14.

FBI raids home of California shooter's friend

FBI agents raid home belonging to a friend of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook.

Female San Bernardino shooter pledged allegiance to ISIS

Officials say female shooter in San Bernardino massacre pledged allegiance to ISIS leader on Facebook.

Zionist CA shooting victim threatened just before attack

San Bernadino health inspector and Messianic Jew received anti-Semitic threats less than 24 hours before being murdered.

Alleged California shooter attended nearby mosque

Director of the Islamic Center of Riverside says Syed Farook's actions contradict the teachings of Islam.

Police: California shooters were in contact with terrorists

Lead gunman revealed to have been in contact with several international terrorists, and recently traveled to Saudi Arabia.

Obama: California shooting could be terror, or not

Obama says Christmas party shooting may be 'terrorist related,' or may be 'workplace related' - despite religious Muslim perpetrators.

FBI says California shooting 'possible terrorism'

Two slain suspects in mass shooting identified as Syed Farook & Tashfeen Malik; Farook's estranged father says he was a 'religious Muslim.'

14 dead in California mass shooting

Three people wearing military gear open fire at a social services center in San Bernardino, killing 14 and injuring 17.

California man wanted to be 'famous' with ISIS

Muslim convert and National Guard enlistee pleads guilty of trying to cause America's 'downfall' and 'be on every newspaper in the world.'

The Most Expensive 'Selfie' Ever - With a Rattlesnake

San Diego man learns the hard way not to take Independence Day 'selfie' with lethal snake, only to take more of a beating in hospital bill.

Dolphin Breaks Woman's Ankles, Punches Her Daughter

Boat ride off the California coast turns bloody after a crazed dolphin jumps on board crashing into several family members.

Justin Bieber, Bodyguard, Sued Over Anti-Semitic Tirade

Pop star's bodyguard allegedly called neighbor a 'little Jew boy' after he was approached over wild antics in his Calabasas neighborhood.

California Man Charged with Attempting to Join ISIS

California man who tried to travel to Syria last year charged with attempting to join ISIS.

California Man Urged to Remove Swastika Display from His Home

Lawmakers and neighbors outraged over Sacramento man's display of swastikas in front of his house.

U.S. School District Apologizes for Holocaust Denial Assignment

California school district voices regret for a writing assignment asking students to discuss whether the Holocaust really happened.

PM Inks Agreement Connecting Silicon Valley with 'Silicon Wadi'

Cooperation agreement with California to link 'most powerful hubs of innovation on planet', promote investments in Israel.

California Rabbi Wins First MMA Fight

Rabbi Yossi Eilfort wins first amateur Mixed Martial Arts match by TKO, wants to promote self-defense among religious Jews.

California Man Indicted for Supporting Al Qaeda Terrorists

Muslim convert becomes latest U.S. man indicted for terrorism charges, after pledging allegiance, providing "material support" to Al Qaeda.

Uncontrolled Fire Near Yosemite National Park Endangers San Fran

A dangerous wildfire puts San Francisco in danger of losing power lines and water supply. A mere 5% of the fire is contained.

California School Official Probed Over Nazi Twitter Comments

A school board member in California is being investigated after allegedly espousing pro-Nazi views online.

California High School Vandalized With Swastikas, Obama Threats

A San Fernando Valley high school was vandalized Monday with swastikas, hate messages, and threats against Obama.

Former CIA Director Patraeus to Teach at California College

Former CIA director David Petraeus set to teach at California college.

Iran’s Pistachio Export Ban May Backfire on Tehran

The latest sign that international sanctions against Iran may be effective could also backfire in unexpected ways.

Owner of Shangri-La Hotel Tries to Reconcile with Jewish Groups

The owner of the Shangri-La hotel announced measures aimed at repairing her standing in the Jewish community.

California’s Capital ‘Adopts’ Ashkelon as Sister City

Sacramento rejected anti-Israel arguments Tuesday night and approved linking with the port city of Ashkelon as an official “sister city.”

Hotel Shangri-La Discrimination Case Heats Up

A discrimination case involving a group of L.A. Jews, affiliated with a pro-Israel organization, and a Muslim hotel owner began on July 26.

California Pulls 'Palestinian Cultural Day' Proclamation

A proclamation to declare June 5 “Palestinian Cultural Day” in California’s Alameda County was pulled off the agenda.

Ancient Synagogue to Receive 'Hollywood Makeover'

One of the oldest operating synagogues in California is set to receive a “Hollywood makeover,” after damage was caused to building.

Golden State Deep In Red Ink

California Deficit Baloons To Service-Threatening 16 Billion

California's balooning deficit has led governor Jerry Brown to pose choice between tax increases and drastic cuts.

A Coke-less Passover in California

Kosher for Passover Coca-Cola has been officially barred from California due to the state’s laws on toxic chemicals.

Group Warns of Prof's State-Sanctioned Anti-Israel Campaign

The Global Frontier Justice Center warns California A-G of a professor's violation of state law through his anti-Israel campaign.

7 Dead After Gunman Opens Fire at California University

At least 7 dead after a gunman opened fire at a Christian university in Oakland, California. Police say they have a suspect in custody.

Anti-Israeli "New Historian" Faces Criticism

Ilan Pappé, an anti-Zionist Israeli historian and professor, recently faced criticism for his guest lectures at Californian universities.

Police Stand By As Israel Advocacy Event Silenced

A pro-Israel advocacy group brought two Israelis to a Californian university; were met with hate as police stood by.

Cal State Rescinds Israeli Curricula Ban

A nine year band on Cal State students studying abroad in Israel has been rescinded due to efforts by Israel's Foreign Ministry.

Thousands Petition UC to Stop Anti-Semitism on Campus

Thousands of Jews and their supporters have asked the president of the University of California to stop anti-Semitism on campus.

Jewish Day School Renamed After Ilan Ramon

Starting in the new school year, a Jewish day school in California will be renamed in memory of the first Israeli astronaut.

Budget Done to a Golden Brown

California Governor Jerry Brown hopes he can get both parties to agree to the budget by spreading the pain equally.

Schwarzenegger Vetoes "Holocaust" Bill

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoes bill that would require railway companies to disclose their roles during the Holocaust.

Israel and ‘One-State Solution’ Dominate US Congressional Race

A Jewish Democrat’s support of a “one-state” solution has turned a California Congressional primary into a debate on Israel.