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Unconstitutional not to fund special ed in religious schools
California law against special education funding for religious schools violates constitution, court rules.
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California:
Man caught in illegal possession of weapons near Trump event
The Riverside County Sheriff said that Vem Miller, a 49-year-old resident of Las Vegas, was stopped at a checkpoint near the rally and was found to be illegally in possession of a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine.
New California law to aid Holocaust art restitution
California passes law to help Holocaust survivors and heirs recover Nazi-looted art.
California's penalties for drunk drivers
As part of the state's plan to reduce drunk driving, California has begun using several different penalties for inebriated drivers.
Lawsuit uncovers antisemitism in Santa Ana School District
The ADL, the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, AJC, and Covington & Burling to add supporting evidence in lawsuit against the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) for violations of California’s open meetings laws.
Anti-Israel protestors target California synagogue, Jewish school
Activists gather outside Shaarey Zedek Congregation in Valley Village, California to protest Israel, angering parents of children attending the school there.
California:
Anti-Israel group claims responsibility for arson on campus
A group identifying itself as the 'Marilyn's Daughters' declared that it had set the fires as a part of a larger 'operation in solidarity with the Palestinian people.'
After being placed on leave:
University president who agreed to boycott Israel retires
Sonoma State University President announces his retirement, just days after being placed on administrative leave for making concessions to anti-Israel student groups on campus.
California county examining death row cases for discrimination
Jews were excluded from California county’s death penalty juries for decades, new evidence reveals.
California:
Richmond city council votes to divest from Israel
In a 5-to-1 vote, the city council of Richmond in California votes to divest from companies doing business in Israel.
'We'll see you at you house'
Anti-Israel activist threatens to murder Calif. city council
Anti-Israel activist arrested, faces felony charges after making death threats at city council meeting in Bakersfield, California. 'I hope that one day, somebody brings the guillotine and kills all of you.'
Six years after arrest:
Neo-Nazi stands trial for murder
After many delays, Sam Woodward, member of a Neo-Nazi group who was arrested in 2018, will stand trial in southern California for murdering his Jewish classmate
Israeli couple killed in California plane crash
High-tech entrepreneur and his wife die when small plane crashed near Nevada state border.
UC Berkeley to monitor anti-Israel protest
Ending his sit-in, UC Berkeley professor says campus response to antisemitism has improved.
ISA:
Be careful not to publish Yair Netanyahu's location
The Jewish Department of the ISA contacted an activist in California to tell him not to publish details of the location of the family of the Prime Minister.
Orthodox Jewish dentist shot dead near San Diego
Orthodox Jewish dentist killed and two others injured in a shooting in El Cajon, California. The suspect, Mohammed Abdulkareem, was reportedly a former patient. Motive still being investigated.
Los Angeles university campus sold to Jewish school
American Jewish University completes deal to sell its Los Angeles campus to nearby Jewish school.
San Diego university investigated on claims of 'Islamophobia'
San Diego State U sent an email supporting students after Oct. 7. It’s now being investigated for Islamophobia.
Los Angeles:
Conservative synagogue moves services due to anti-Israel protest
Prominent LA Conservative synagogue relocates Shabbat services due to planned pro-Palestinian protest.
Oakland, Ca. teachers stage 'teach-in' to vilify Israel
100 teachers hold event presenting Palestinian side to children as fact in wake of October 7 massacre.
California: Elderly man injured in antisemitic attack
Police arrest 44-year-old suspect after he attacks elderly Jewish man on his way to synagogue.
California:
Employees who harassed Jewish woman at coffee shop dismissed
The employees were filmed blocking a Jewish woman from a bathroom at the shop while making anti-Israel comments.
Jewish woman harassed in California coffee shop
A woman was denied entrance to a restroom when she complained it was covered in antisemitic graffiti.
Witness:
Attacker stalked elderly Jewish man before killing him in LA
Friend of 69-year-old Jewish man who was murdered at an anti-Israel protest says attacker was watching them, targeted the shorter man.
Jewish philanthropist announces run for mayor of San Francisco
Daniel Lurie, Jewish Levi Strauss heir and philanthropist, is running for San Francisco mayor.
California:
County rescinds creation of 'American Christian Heritage Month'
A California county calls off ‘American Christian Heritage Month’ after fierce backlash.
California curriculum:
Orange County district may have violated law
Lawsuit alleges California school district illegally approved ‘antisemitic’ ethnic studies curriculum.
California law could make parents lose LGBT children
A new bill in California would allow the government to remove children from parents who do not affirm the child's gender choice.
California:
Police searching for suspect who broke into Bakersfield Chabad
The burglary took place on August 28. Objects including jewelry and electronic devices stolen, but Torah scrolls untouched.
California:
Education Board demands ethnic studies to avoid 'bias & bigotry'
California Jewish groups, on guard against antisemitism, welcome state’s mandate that ethnic studies classes avoid ‘bigotry.’
California: Two synagogues evacuated during Sabbath livestream
2 synagogues evacuated during livestreamed Shabbat services as wave of bomb threats enters 4th week.
Kosher baker rejects synagogue’s order for 'pride' treats
Kosher baker experiences boycotts, 'obnoxious' visits after refusing to create 'pride' treats for synagogue.
Months after going missing:
British actor Julian Sands found dead
San Bernardino County Sheriff confirms human remains found were those of the actor who went missing in Southern California in January.
Plan to sell American Jewish University LA campus falls through
$65M deal to sell American Jewish University’s LA campus collapses, throwing school’s finances into question.
Stanford panel to support university's Jewish community
Advisory committee will make recommendations to improve campus Jewish life.
California:
School district removes Nazi symbols from ‘The Sound of Music’
Move to erase Nazi imagery from famous musical about pre-WWII Austria met with mixed reaction from parents.
Lincoln Club of Orange County:
US has same issues as Israel with media bias, judicial system
Lincoln Club of Orange County visits Israel National News to discuss American and Israeli politics and business ties.
ADL warns of growing antisemitism in California
ADL report finds California is home to dangerous levels of antisemitism, second only to New York.
Watch: California man saves baby from rolling into busy street
Former homeless man leaving job interview at restaurant manages to save baby in stroller rushing towards busy street.
Antisemitic flyers left on cars in Bay Area city
Hate pamphlets found in Saratoga contain antisemitic rant about Jewish culture.
UC Santa Barbara student senate calls to observe EndJewHatredDay
Resolution to address antisemitism comes after multiple troubling anti-Jewish incidents occurred on campus in January.
California elementary school defaced with antisemitic graffiti
Vandalism includes several swastikas, antisemitic and racial slurs, and death threats directed at specific students.
Hatzolah of LA vehicle’s windshield and other windows smashed
Vandalism to Jewish medical service organization's SUV caught on security video, police searching for suspect.
California:
City to pay man $750K after cops paint swastika in his car
City of Torrance settles lawsuit with man who was targeted with swastika by two police officers after being detained in mail theft case.
California:
Jewish parents sue to gain access to special needs funding
Jewish parents unable to send children to Orthodox schools due to law forbidding special needs funding in private religious schools.
Biden, California Gov. discuss Silicon Valley Bank collapse
US President speaks to California Governor Gavin Newsom after Silicon Valley Bank shut down by financial regulators.
Jewish actor Ben Savage to run for Congress in California
'Boy Meets World' star hoping to win seat California currently held by Rep. Adam Schiff.
RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan attends 16th parole hearing
Robert F. Kennedy's murderer to ask parole board to be let out of prison for 16th time, after previous release was overturned by governor.
At the end of 2024:
Sen. Dianne Feinstein to retire from Congress
Democrat from California will retire after three decades in the Senate and over 50 years in public office.
More antisemitic ‘Goyim Defense League’ flyers appear in US
Disturbing antisemitic conspiracy pamphlets distributed in Northern California and Oklahoma City, with Jewish residents targeted.
Antisemitic vandals target UC Santa Barbara two days in a row
Antisemitic statements on a chalkboard in an Israeli politics class followed by hundreds of antisemitic flyers at California university.
Pasadena, California:
Dozens of antisemitic flyers found on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Residents describe long stretch of residential street covered in antisemitic flyers attributed to notorious hate group.
California antisemitism billboard vandalized by antisemites
Vandalism of billboard calling out anti-Zionism as Jew hatred leads to hate crime investigation by Berkeley police.
Seven dead in two shootings in northern California
Seven killed in two shootings in Half Moon Bay. One suspect in custody.
California:
Death toll in Monterey Park shooting rises to 11
Police continue searching the home of the shooter, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound 12 hours after the massacre.
California:
Police confirm mass shooter shot and killed himself
California police earlier broke into the van of the shooter, who killed 10 people at a dance club, after a lengthy standoff.
Mass shooting in Monterey Park, California, dozens of victims
Reports of dozens injured, mass casualties as residents gathered to celebrate the Chinese New Year.
British actor Julian Sands missing in California mountains
Sands, 65, was first reported missing Friday on a trail on Mt. Baldy. Search and rescue crews continue looking for him.
Los Angeles:
School experiences 4th antisemitic incident since start of year
Harvard-Westlake School condemns latest incident in which a swastika was found carved into a desk, reveals other recent similar incidents.
Watch: Giant sinkhole swallows cars in California
The storm is threatening some of California's best-known neighborhoods, with massive landslides and flooding within reach of 33 mil people.
