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The state’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program pays for physical barriers such as anti-ramming posts. (Niva Ashkenazi/J. Staff)
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Despite budget pressure, California commits to $80M a year for synagogue, nonprofit security 

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi July 6, 2026July 6, 2026

California has committed to $80 million in annual funding to protect vulnerable sites, including Jewish congregations, schools and community centers, from extremist violence, ending the yearly budget fights over the […]

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California man gets 1 year in jail time for 2023 death of pro-Israel protester

by Grace Gilson July 2, 2026July 2, 2026
Jewish California CEO David Bocarsly speaks at the second day of the group's annual legislative summit in Sacramento, May 12, 2026. (Courtesy Jewish California)
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California faculty union takes aim at Jewish group’s legislative win — again

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi June 29, 2026July 1, 2026
Swiss winger Fabian Rieder plays with San Diego Jewish Academy students. (Courtesy of San Diego Jewish Academy)
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Swiss World Cup team plays ball on California Jewish day school’s soccer field

Louis Keene by Louis Keene June 12, 2026June 12, 2026
Randy Villegas, running for California’s 22nd Congressional District, poses in Bakersfield, California, on May 23, 2026. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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Central Valley Dem backed by pro-Israel group loses House runoff spot to progressive opponent

by Andrew Lapin June 11, 2026June 11, 2026
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J. wins 12 national awards for excellence in Jewish journalism

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Attorney General Rob Bonta at the Capitol Summit 2024. (Photo/Courtesy JPAC)
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California sues 23andMe over hack that put Jewish data up for sale on the dark web

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
People gather at state Senator Scott Wiener’s election party at his campaign headquarters on election night, June 2, 2026. (Gabrielle Lurie/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images)
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Scott Wiener advances in race to replace Pelosi

by Andrew Lapin June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
Clockwise from left: Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar, congressional candidate Scott Wiener, L.A. mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna, and congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti are among the California primary contenders of interest to the Jewish community. (Photo illustration by Grace Yagel/70 Faces Media)
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Scott Wiener, Spencer Pratt and Eric Swalwell’s replacement: 5 primaries Jews are watching in California

by Andrew Lapin June 2, 2026June 2, 2026
Some NCJW sections run thrift shops to support their fundraising. The LA section operates seven locations; the Louisville NCJW chapter recently closed its only store. (Forward/Courtesy of NCJW|LA)
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National Council of Jewish Women ejects LA chapter, other affiliates cut ties amid historic reboot

Louis Keene by Louis Keene June 2, 2026June 2, 2026

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