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San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie smiles while campaigning in San Francisco, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
November 8, 2024, 8:42 pm
Daniel Lurie, political neophyte and Levi Strauss heir, wins San Francisco mayoral race
Son of president of San Francisco’s Jewish federation will become mayor of city that has seen a groundswell of pro-Palestinian activism that left many Bay Area Jews feeling unsafe
By Andrew Lapin
Rep. Adam Schiff talks to the media after voting at McCambridge Recreation Center in Burbank in the race for US Senate that he ultimately won, November 5, 2024. (Hans Gutknecht, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG via JTA)
November 6, 2024, 7:45 am
Trump antagonist Adam Schiff wins California senate seat
In expected result, Jewish Democrat wins seat previously held by Dianne Feinstein; currently a member of House of Representatives, he helped preside over Trump impeachments
By Asaf Elia-Shalev
US Rep. Adam Schiff holds hands with his wife Eve at an election night party, March 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
March 6, 2024, 8:49 am
California Democrat Schiff heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters at victory rally
Congressman appears to hurry speech amid chants calling for ceasefire in war between Israel, Hamas; will face off against Republican Garvey in November election
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A photograph of US senator Dianne Feinstein is flashed on a screen during a memorial service in her honor, October 5, 2023, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
October 6, 2023, 10:58 am
Biden, other US leaders honor Dianne Feinstein’s legacy at memorial ceremony
As late senator’s casket lies in state at San Francisco City Hall, American president says by video that ‘she was always tough, prepared, rigorous, compassionate’
By Janie Har
Vice President Kamala Harris, right, swears in Laphonza Butler, left, to the Senate to succeed the late Democratic senator Dianne Feinstein of California, during a re-enactment of the swearing-in ceremony on October 3, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
October 3, 2023, 11:26 pm
US Senate swears in Dianne Feinstein’s replacement, Laphonza Butler
Former union leader and Democratic operative becomes third Black senator in US history after death of the longtime California legislator
By MARY CLARE JALONICK and Michael R. Blood
In this March 13, 2014, file photo, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
September 30, 2023, 7:05 pm
Women of the Senate remember Dianne Feinstein as tireless fighter, true friend
Republican and Democratic colleagues share warm memories of the long-serving Jewish senator who died Friday
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
Then San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein carries a candle as she leads an estimated 15,000 marchers also carrying candles during a procession in memory of slain Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk in San Francisco, November 28, 1979. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
September 30, 2023, 5:43 am
Photographs document US Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s groundbreaking career in politics
California democrat, the longest-serving Jewish member of Senate, got start in San Francisco after murder of Harvey Milk, died Friday as oldest member of legislative body
By AP
FILE - Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein of California on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 22, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
September 29, 2023, 4:53 pm
Dianne Feinstein, the US Senate’s longest-serving Jewish member, dies at 90
San Francisco-born Democrat was known for breaking gender barriers and championing liberal causes during her decades-long political career, while also striving for bipartisanship
By Ron Kampeas
US Senator Dianne Feinstein attends a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 9, 2021. (Stefani Reynolds/The New York Times via AP)
February 15, 2023, 1:41 am
Dianne Feinstein, longest-serving Jewish member of Senate, announces plans to retire
89-year-old Democrat says she intends to ‘accomplish as much for California’ as she can through end of her term next year; candidates have already been jockeying for seat
By Ron Kampeas
Rep. Adam Schiff, a Democrat of California, during a hearing at the Capitol in Washington, on June 21, 2022. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP)
January 29, 2023, 9:14 am
Staunch pro-Israel Democrat Adam Schiff declares Senate run for California
In announcing campaign, Jewish lawmaker who led impeachment of former president Trump warns ‘democracy is under assault from MAGA extremists’
By Ron Kampeas
Sen. Dianne Feinstein speaks during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Senate Committee on Rules and Administration joint hearing on March 3, 2021, examining the January 6 attack on the US Capitol in Washington, DC.(Greg Nash/Pool Photo via AP)
May 4, 2022, 11:21 am
Senator Feinstein says she’ll continue to serve after report of memory issues
88-year-old US lawmaker was said to fail to recognize longtime colleagues and to repeat conversations
By ToI Staff
US Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, on March 22, 2022. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
March 26, 2022, 6:49 pm
In labeling Jackson soft on antisemitism, US conservatives confuse Israelite sects
Supreme Court nominee spoke of a case of Black Israelites that moved her; right-winger mistakenly thought she was speaking of a group sometimes accused of hate
By Ron Kampeas
Richard Blum in San Francisco, on November 7, 2006. Blum, the husband of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 86. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
February 28, 2022, 8:19 pm
Richard Blum, husband of California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, dies at 86
Senator recalls her husband’s dedication to the people of the Himalayas; House Speaker Pelosi says he was a ‘devoted philanthropist and a proud San Franciscan’
By MARY CLARE JALONICK
US Senator Dianne Feinstein attends a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 9, 2021. (Stefani Reynolds/The New York Times via AP)
November 17, 2021, 8:35 am
Dianne Feinstein could become 3rd in line to US presidency
As Patrick Leahy says he won’t run for reelection, California Democrat might become first Jew and first woman to be Senate’s president pro tempore
By Ron Kampeas
Sen. Dianne Feinstein speaks during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Senate Committee on Rules and Administration joint hearing on March 3, 2021, examining the January 6 attack on the US Capitol in Washington, DC.(Greg Nash/Pool Photo via AP)
September 16, 2021, 10:45 pm
California governor recall fails, but scrutiny on Feinstein could be lasting
According to some reports, America’s 1st Jewish female senator is increasingly infirm; if she is unable to complete her term, the state’s governor would pick her replacement
By PHILISSA CRAMER
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