California
California advances three bills curbing hate speech, protecting Jewish students and employees
The first bill, AB 1853, was written after a candidate statement with antisemitic conspiracy theories and white nationalist rhetoric was mailed out to 23 million voters.
California man admits sending fake ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie abduction
Leslie Wexner helped shape these Jewish leaders, now they want a reckoning over his Epstein ties
San Francisco Trans March downplays harassment of LGBTQ Jewish politician Scott Wiener
This Thanksgiving, Jewish gratitude begins with acknowledging the land beneath our feet - opinion
A San Diego rabbi explores the history of Rose Canyon and delves into how the synagogue's land acknowledgment connects Jewish values to indigenous justice.
Could Marjorie Taylor Greene win Jewish Democrats over in feud with US President Donald Trump?
Marjorie Taylor Greene is feuding with President Donald Trump as she pushes for the release of the Epstein files.
Rep. Sherman denies looking at porn on flight after passenger photographs risque pictures on iPad
The California congressman claimed he was on social media, and the algorithm caused photos of women in their underwear to appear on his screen.
Pentagon to withdraw National Guard from Chicago, Portland after Trump deployment - NYT
NYT reported that 200 California National Guard troops who were sent to Portland and 200 Texas National Guard members who were sent to Chicago would return to their home states as soon as Sunday.
Four dead, four hospitalized after suspected migrant boat capsizes near San Diego, Coast Guard says
In addition to the eight casualties, one person was taken into custody by the US Border Patrol, the Coast Guard said.
Trump administration sues California over new redistricting maps
US Attorney General Pam Bondi, in a statement, said, “California’s redistricting scheme is a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process.”
New York seeks dismissal of lawsuit by Elon Musk's X/Twitter over hate speech law
Musk's company argued that New York's law unconstitutionally exposed it to lawsuits and big fines unless it disclosed "highly sensitive and controversial speech" that the state found objectionable.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he is considering 2028 US presidential run
Newsom has made some moves this year to test the waters for a potential presidential run and has gained prominence within his party in confronting US President Donald Trump on a range of issues.
California creates new office to combat antisemitism in public schools
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill to create a statewide office to combat antisemitism in K-12 settings.
California governor signs controversial antisemitism bill that sets up first-in-the-nation measures
“California is taking action to confront hate in all its forms,” said California Governor Gavin Newsom.
