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In Memoriam: Mourning the death of Sunkist Fruit Gems - opinion
For years, Sunkist Fruit Gems have been the candy thrown at b’nai mitzvah celebrations across American synagogues. Now that the candy is discontinued, communities are searching for replacements.
Firefighting helicopter crashes in Yosemite National Park while battling fire, killing two
San Diego police investigating two homes vandalized with Swastikas over Rosh Hashanah
Young ViZionaries: Honorable mentions No.7, 8, 9 & 10
California Gov. Newsom, a presidential hopeful, slams Netanyahu and AIPAC in PBS interview
California Governor Gavin Newsom, who visited Israel shortly after October 7, has called the war in Gaza a "moral catastrophe" while also condemning Hamas' attack on Israel.
Republicans defend US House majority as 50 competitive races loom ahead of 2026 midterms
The outcome of the races could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.
California man faces trial over alleged threats to shoot up Jewish community center
Paul Dean Andrews, 43, faces trial after allegedly threatening a Jewish community center in California, months after he was previously ordered to complete an anti-bias program.
Hollywood’s Jews take sides in Mark Ruffalo-Paramount antisemitism row
Several leading Jewish groups have said that Ruffalo's post stepped beyond legitimate criticism of the merger and into classic antisemitic rhetoric about Jewish wealth and power.
California Legislature passes SB 1387, advancing recognition of Jewish identity as ethnicity
Proponents emphasize that the shift will ensure Jewish Californians are accurately represented in state datasets tracking hate crimes, public health metrics, and educational outcomes.
California Legislature approves Safe Worship Zone Act, now awaiting Newsom’s stamp
The act was authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and sponsored by Jewish California, ADL, JCRC Bay Area, and Jewish Federation LA.
California could make Jewish an ethnic identity under groundbreaking new bill
Beyond the role Jewish demographic data could play in fighting antisemitism, Bocarsly also pointed out the practical benefits that access to such information could provide in sectors like education.
AIPAC-backed Democrat loses California House special election to Aisha Wahab
Wahab and Hernandez will again face each other in November. The winner of that election will hold the congressional seat for a full two-year term.
California special election becomes battleground over AIPAC's influence in Democratic Party
Bold America, another group that has received funding from the United Democracy Project, has spent roughly $1.8 million, according to The Hill.
Jewish, Hindu, Zoroastrian parents sue California school district over mosque field trip
Jewish, Hindu, and Zoroastrian parents allege students were encouraged to wear Islamic attire and exposed to religious advocacy on a school trip.