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
Gavin Newsom says he never has and ‘never will’ take money from AIPAC
Newsom, widely believed to be running for the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination, was offering a clear sign that he is aiming to appeal to a voter base that is increasingly critical of Israel.
US DOJ sues California University alleging 'antisemitic hostile work environment' at UCLA campus
The US Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the University of California, alleging an antisemitic hostile work environment at its Los Angeles campus.
Hinenu at 10 million: 100 lives that tell Israel’s real story
As Israel reaches 10 million citizens amid war, one photographer captures 100 lives that reveal a quieter, more human story.
West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud's alleged role in distributing child sex abuse material
Apple has previously denied wrongdoing in a lawsuit by private plaintiffs making similar claims.
Eight backcountry skiers perish in California avalanche, ninth presumed dead
The initial number of 16 people affected by the avalanche was also updated, with Moon explaining that one person who was initially declared missing wasn't on the mountain.
Six skiers stranded, nine others missing after avalanche in California's Castle Peak
According to the statement, a total of 46 first responders are taking part in the rescue effort as weather conditions remain highly dangerous.
'Israelis steal kidneys': Teacher gets fired in California after sharing antisemitic video
“There’s no chance we would allow such a person to enter classrooms,” a local Israeli told N12.
More alike than you think: CT scans of ancient Egyptian mummies reveal back pain, dental issues
Both the mummies and 3D models and prints of the scans will be on display at the California Science Center’s upcoming “Mummies of the World: The Exhibition” exhibit on February 7.
California AG asked to investigate fatal shooting by off-duty ICE officer
Keith Porter Jr., the 43-year-old father of two who was gunned down on January 31, was a suspected "active shooter" killed in an exchange of gunfire with the off-duty immigration agent.
Illinois joins WHO global outbreak network despite US withdrawal from agency
The move makes Illinois the second US state to join the program in defiance of Republican President Donald Trump after California, also led by a Democratic governor, joined in January.
