The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/los-angeles/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:44:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Los Angeles | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/los-angeles/ 32 32 Iranian hackers behind March’s LA transit system breach, Israeli researchers say https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-hackers-behind-la-transit-system-breach-israeli-researchers-say/ Tue, 26 May 2026 11:30:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830780 Digital security specialists have suspected an Iranian hand in the hack since responsibility was claimed by an obscure pro-Iran outfit calling itself Ababil of Minab

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]]> Congregation returns to Los Angeles synagogue that was damaged in 2025 wildfire https://www.timesofisrael.com/congregation-returns-to-los-angeles-synagogue-that-was-damaged-in-2025-wildfire/ Sat, 16 May 2026 05:32:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824532 Roughly 250 members of Kehillat Israel, including all three clergy, lost their homes in Pacific Palisades fire, and another 250 were temporarily displaced

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]]> LA police investigating attack on Jewish teacher outside synagogue as hate crime https://www.timesofisrael.com/la-police-investigating-attack-on-jewish-teacher-outside-synagogue-as-hate-crime/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:49:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3814109 No arrests made yet in assault outside Adas Israel, where violence erupted during an anti-Israel protest in 2024; 'I thought it was the end of my life,' says 32-year-old victim

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]]> LA woman arrested on charge of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan https://www.timesofisrael.com/la-woman-arrested-on-charge-of-helping-iran-traffic-weapons-to-sudan/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:07:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3805822 Iranian national, who is US permanent resident, to face charges that she brokered sale of 'drones, bombs, bomb fuses, and millions of rounds of ammunition' between Iran and Sudan

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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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]]> Rob Reiner’s son pleads not guilty to murder in the killing of his parents https://www.timesofisrael.com/rob-reiners-son-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-in-the-killing-of-his-parents/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:08:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3760668 Nick Reiner is represented by a public defender; lawyer Alan Jackson left the case, but insisted his erstwhile client is not guilty of murder 'pursuant to the laws of California'

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]]> Deni Avdija makes history as first Israeli to play as NBA All-Star https://www.timesofisrael.com/basketballer-deni-avdija-makes-history-as-first-israeli-to-play-as-nba-all-star/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:01:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755294 Avdija scores 5 points and makes 4 assists during 15 minutes on basketball court, though his team of international stars loses both contests, missing out on round-robin championship

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]]> Thousands march in New York, LA, decrying Iranian regime crackdown on protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/thousands-march-in-new-york-la-decrying-iranian-regime-crackdown-on-protests/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:36:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3737006 Protester who fled Iran in 2006 says 10-year-old cousin was killed during rallies; other activist expresses hope Trump will intervene, backs Pahlavi monarchy

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]]> Investor gifts $100 million LA office tower to Chabad for massive Jewish center https://www.timesofisrael.com/investor-gifts-100-million-la-office-tower-to-chabad-for-massive-jewish-center/ Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:42:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3733441 Alon Abady, a real estate mogul known for selling homes to celebs, donates a 16-story building on famous Pico Blvd. to build what Chabad calls an 'epicenter of Jewish life'

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]]> Truck carrying anti-shah banner drives through Iran demonstration in Los Angeles https://www.timesofisrael.com/truck-carrying-anti-shah-banner-drives-through-iran-demonstration-in-los-angeles/ Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:58:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3732070 One person hit but no serious injuries, according to Los Angeles police; driver detained after being swarmed by anti-regime demonstrators

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]]> Arraignment of Rob Reiner’s son, accused of parents’ murder, delayed after attorney quits https://www.timesofisrael.com/arraignment-of-rob-reiners-son-accused-of-parents-murder-delayed-after-attorney-quits/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:47:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3729157 High-profile lawyer Alan Jackson does not say why he wants to leave the case, in which he was defending Nick Reiner, who is suspected of killing Rob and Michele Reiner last month

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]]> Rob Reiner’s son set for arraignment over parents’ murder https://www.timesofisrael.com/rob-reiners-son-set-for-arraignment-over-parents-murder/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:58:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728561 Nick Reiner may enter a plea during Wednesday hearing, where he will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder

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]]> Rob Reiner’s son arrested as suspect in murder of parents at LA home https://www.timesofisrael.com/rob-reiners-son-arrested-as-suspect-in-murder-of-parents-at-la-home/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 19:14:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3712806 Nick Reiner, 32, held on $4 million bail after director-actor and wife found dead; son, who has experienced addiction, reportedly argued with parents at party on Saturday night

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]]> Legendary director-actor Rob Reiner and wife found dead at home; homicide suspected https://www.timesofisrael.com/legendary-director-actor-rob-reiner-found-dead-with-wife-homicide-suspected/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:01:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3712097 Jewish filmmaker, son of comedy legend Carl Reiner, directed 'When Harry Met Sally,' 'The Princess Bride,' and 'This is Spinal Tap'; family member questioned

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]]> Anti-Israel activists disrupt Israeli consulate event at LA synagogue; two arrested https://www.timesofisrael.com/anti-israel-activists-disrupt-israeli-consulate-event-at-la-synagogue-two-arrested/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:51:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704797 Mayor Karen Bass denounces protest as 'abhorrent,' after 'Elbit out of LA' protesters storm event where defense researcher was teaching Koreatown residents about cybersecurity, AI

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