The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/california/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:11:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png California | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/california/ 32 32 ‘Lefty Jew’ who accused Israel of genocide advances in San Francisco congressional primary https://www.timesofisrael.com/lefty-jew-who-accused-israel-of-genocide-advances-in-san-francisco-congressional-primary/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:40:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835899 Scott Wiener to face off against Connie Chan, who was endorsed by current seat holder Nancy Pelosi, after a former AOC aide backed by anti-Israel streamer Hasan Piker falls short

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]]> Police investigating deadly San Diego mosque shooting as hate crime https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-investigating-deadly-san-diego-mosque-shooting-as-hate-crime/ Tue, 19 May 2026 15:12:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826574&preview=true&preview_id=3826574 'There was definitely hate rhetoric that was involved,' says police chief; teenage shooter's mother contacted police before attack began, reporting her son as suicidal, armed

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]]> Teen gunmen kill 3 in apparent hate crime at California Islamic Center https://www.timesofisrael.com/teen-gunmen-kill-3-in-apparent-hate-crime-at-california-islamic-center/ Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3826262 Assailants found dead from self-inflicted gunshot wounds in car near scene; security guard among victims; all children attending school housed in San Diego compound accounted for and safe

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]]> Judge bars Kars4Kids from advertising in California, saying it misled donors about Jewish mission https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-bars-kars4kids-from-advertising-in-california-saying-it-misled-donors-about-jewish-mission/ Fri, 15 May 2026 19:59:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824414 Charity, which funds New York-based Orthodox Jewish programs, to appeal 'flawed' ruling, after it was sued by man who says he wouldn't have donated had he known direction of funds

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]]> Jewish groups protest as California sends out antisemitic conspiracies in voter guide https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-groups-protest-as-california-sends-out-antisemitic-conspiracies-in-voter-guide/ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:18:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3808781 US state distributes booklet to voters with a candidate statement blaming Israel for assassination of Charlie Kirk, attacking the Talmud, and linking to white supremacist sites

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]]> California rep. proposes ‘buffer zone’ bill to limit protests near houses of worship https://www.timesofisrael.com/california-rep-proposes-buffer-zone-bill-to-limit-protests-near-houses-of-worship/ Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:24:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3783427 With anti-Israel protesters targeting synagogues, 'Safe worship bill' backed by Jewish groups would create 100-foot zone around religious institutions in the state

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]]> Academy Awards beefs up security after reported Iranian drone threat to Los Angeles https://www.timesofisrael.com/academy-awards-beefs-up-security-after-reported-iranian-drone-threat-to-los-angeles/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 14:32:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3778481 SWAT teams, bomb squads and snipers among some 1,000 law enforcement personnel tasked to secure event; FBI reportedly warned Iran might hit unspecified targets in California

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]]> California sues Oakland school district, says it ignored order to address antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/california-sues-oakland-school-district-says-it-ignored-order-to-address-antisemitism/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 23:23:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3777304 State education department says district failed to send letters to families and staff condemning antisemitism, carry out staff training or hold student assemblies on hatred of Jews

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]]> FBI said to warn California that Iran could launch drones from boat at West Coast https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-said-to-warn-california-that-iran-could-launch-drones-from-boat-at-west-coast/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:22:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3775345 Trump says he's not worried at possible Iranian retaliation on US soil, as Newsom's office says it has elevated its security posture since start of war

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]]> ‘Don’t mess with Iran, f*** the Jews’: 2 Israeli-American men beaten in California https://www.timesofisrael.com/dont-mess-with-iran-f-the-jews-2-israeli-american-men-beaten-in-california/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:10:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3774815 Victims say they were speaking Hebrew when attacked outside San Jose restaurant; 1 knocked unconscious; police probing possible hate crime

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]]> Antisemitism emerges as a defining issue in California gubernatorial race https://www.timesofisrael.com/antisemitism-emerges-as-a-defining-issue-in-california-gubernatorial-race/ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:00:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3763978 Leading candidates present themselves as defenders of Jewish community in forum organized by Jewish groups, which is held as 3 antisemitism lawsuits filed against state institutions

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]]> Gavin Newsom declares he never has and ‘never will’ accept AIPAC funding https://www.timesofisrael.com/gavin-newsom-declares-he-never-has-and-never-will-accept-aipac-funding/ Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:38:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3761689 Remark by California governor, who is widely expected to run for US president in 2028, signals opposition to the pro-Israel lobby group is increasingly become a litmus test for Democrats

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]]> California mayor urged to resign for spreading antisemitic Bondi Beach conspiracies https://www.timesofisrael.com/california-mayor-urged-to-resign-for-spreading-antisemitic-bondi-beach-conspiracies/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:23:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3716034 Jewish Community Relations Council of the Bay Area says Eduardo Martinez 'can no longer effectively serve' after he reposted claim that Hanukkah attack was a 'false flag' by Israel

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]]> FBI foils alleged New Year’s Eve bomb plot organized by pro-Palestinian group https://www.timesofisrael.com/fbi-foils-alleged-new-years-eve-bomb-plot-organized-by-pro-palestinian-group/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:38:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3712716 AG Bondi says 'Turtle Island Liberation Front' was planning 'series of bombings' against federal targets in Los Angeles; four arrested in CA, one in New Orleans for separate plot

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]]> Police suspect hate crime in shooting at California home with Hanukkah decorations https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-suspect-hate-crime-in-shooting-at-california-jewish-home/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:40:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3712490 Suspects yell slurs at father and son; later return to allegedly fire 20 shots from an airsoft gun, yell 'F*ck the Jews'

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