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David Halimi
Posted inNorthern California

How a Persian Jewish immigrant became a rodeo king in Chico

Benyamin Cohen by Benyamin Cohen January 23, 2026January 25, 2026

This story was originally published in the Forward. CHICO — David Halimi grew up Jewish in Tehran, watching “Bonanza.” He now produces rodeos in Northern California and owns a bar […]

An image posted to Gab, the far-right social media site, by an account linked to Christopher Acret. (Screenshot)
Posted inNorthern California

Professor’s investigation links Chico man to antisemitic flyer drops and social media posts

by J. Staff June 29, 2023July 5, 2023
Thomas Bona was arrested and charged with hate crimes in connection with antisemitic vandalism at Congregation Beth Israel in Chico.
Posted inNorthern California

Man arrested for burning Chico synagogue sign last week

by J. Staff November 8, 2022
The scene in Chico this week, the sky filled with smoke (Photo/Courtesy Chico Hillel-Kristy Collins)
Posted inCalifornia

Jewish camps, institutions suffer damage in state wildfires

by JTA and J. Staff November 15, 2018November 15, 2018
cars speed down a highway with smoke and flames in the background
Posted inUncategorized

Chico Jews stand ready to help neighbors fleeing fires

by Dan Pine November 9, 2018December 21, 2018
Marx Brothers-like characters (from left) Mohamed Ismail as Carlo, Patty Reinhart as Gino and Andrew Ceglio as Samovar (Photo/Joyce Goldschmid)
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Palo Alto cast to Marx it up in nostalgic stage show

by Rob Gloster January 10, 2017March 23, 2018

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