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A photo shared with J. shows a cable cut between a solar panel and a security camera in San Lorenzo.
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Man charged with allegedly spraying antisemitic graffiti in San Lorenzo

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

A San Lorenzo man who police say acknowledged shouting antisemitic remarks and amplifying sound “from a Nazi rally” on a public street was arrested last week by Alameda County deputies […]

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky December 29, 2025December 29, 2025
A man speaks at a lectern. Behind him, "Divest Now" signs can be seen among a seated crowd.
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Alameda supes to vote on investment policy backed by anti-Israel activists

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi October 1, 2025October 1, 2025
Katie Porter speaking to the Pass Democratic Club in Riverside County, Oct. 29, 2023. (Photo/Instagram-@katieporteroc)
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Katie Porter tells Alameda County Dems Israel has right to self-defense

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky November 2, 2023November 2, 2023
Rebecca Kaplan stands in front of a lake wearing a rainbow tallit and speaking into a megaphone
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Oakland council member Rebecca Kaplan to run for county supervisor seat

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

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