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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 […]

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)
Posted inPolitics

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 13, 2026
(From left) Assemblymember Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay), Ella Schweizer, Debbie Michels and Jewish Silicon Valley CEO Daniel Klein meet during the Jewish California Legislative Summit in Sacramento, May 12, 2026. (Niva Ashkenazi/J. Staff)
Posted inPolitics

A record 700 volunteers lobby all 120 California lawmakers on Jewish priorities

Niva Ashkenazi (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Niva Ashkenazi May 14, 2026May 14, 2026
State Sen. Scott Wiener has been co-chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus since 2023. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Scott Wiener to step down as Jewish caucus co-chair after ‘genocide’ fallout

by Emma Goss January 22, 2026January 22, 2026
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Why California Jews must speak out on housing policy

Max Mautner by Max Mautner December 8, 2025December 9, 2025
Assemblymember and AB 715 co-author Dawn Addis (right) spoke during JPAC's 2025 legislative summit in Sacramento in early May. (Camden Hosea-Small)
Posted inCalifornia

Opposition swells against landmark bill to curb antisemitism in California schools

Gabe Stutman by Gabe Stutman July 11, 2025July 11, 2025
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Photos of Holocaust victims adorn California Legislature as it commemorates Yom HaShoah

by Hannah Ross May 4, 2024May 15, 2024
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This bill could harm the cause of good journalism in California

Jo Ellen Green Kaiser by Jo Ellen Green Kaiser April 15, 2024April 15, 2024
State Sen. Scott Wiener of San Francisco addresses the State Senate. (Photo/California State Senate Democratic Caucus)
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California Jewish lawmakers send colleagues anguished letter asking for support

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(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky January 4, 2024January 7, 2024
Scott Wiener speaks as Jesse Gabriel listens
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California Jewish legislators demand that UC and CSU systems protect Jewish students

by Ryan Torok November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

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