California
Israeli-media coverage mentioning California, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Ayesha Wahab Wins California Congressional Seat Despite Pro-Israel Lobby Campaign
Progressive Democrat Ayesha Wahab won a California special congressional election despite a $6.4 million campaign by pro-Israel groups supporting her opponent. Wahab will be the f…
Progressive Candidate Aisha Wahab Wins California Senate Race Despite AIPAC-Backed Opposition
Aisha Wahab, the first Muslim woman elected to the California State Senate, won a special election despite millions spent by AIPAC-linked groups against her. Wahab's progressive s…
Tel Aviv Hosts Inclusive Surfing Event for Children with Disabilities at Charles Clore Beach
Tel Aviv's Charles Clore Beach hosted an inclusive surfing event for children with disabilities from Jaffa, promoting therapeutic surfing and accessible beach activities. The init…
Alaskan Surrogate Refuses Abortion After Fetal Heart Defect Diagnosis, Sparks Legal Battle in Texas
An Alaskan surrogate, Makenna West, refused to abort a fetus diagnosed with a severe heart defect, leading to a legal battle in Texas. The Texas Attorney General intervened to ens…
Foreign Investment Shifts in US Real Estate Reveal Varied Trends by Nationality and Region
Foreign investment in US real estate has declined by nearly 20% in value and 14% in volume from April 2025 to March 2026, with notable differences among Canadian, Mexican, and Chi…
Florida Socialist Angie Nixon Upsets Establishment in Democratic Senate Primary Amid Israel Debate
Angie Nixon, a Democratic socialist in Florida, defeated establishment candidate Alex Vindman in the Senate primary despite being heavily outspent, largely due to her grassroots s…
New Report Reveals Organized Antisemitism in Top US Universities' Classrooms
The Anti-Defamation League's new report reveals that organized faculty networks at top US universities promote antisemitism and anti-Israel activism in classrooms, supported by bi…
Half of Israelis Consider Changing Careers and Emigrating Amid Ongoing Security and Economic Concerns
A 2026 AllJobs survey finds 72% of Israeli workers seriously consider emigrating due to economic pressures, security concerns, and political instability. Many are willing to chang…
Nati Amsterdam Takes Helm at Microsoft Israel to Restore Government Cloud Relations
Nati Amsterdam, formerly a key figure in distributing Nvidia AI chips in Israel, has become CEO of Microsoft Israel. He faces the task of restoring Microsoft's strained relations…
AIPAC Battles Afghan-American Candidate Aisha Wahab in Crucial California Congressional Race
In a pivotal California special election, pro-Israel lobby AIPAC spends millions opposing Afghan-American progressive Aisha Wahab due to her critical views on Israel. Wahab faces…
US Legal Guide Explains How Adults Can Disappear Without Police Disclosure
In the US, adults can legally disappear without police revealing their location if they leave voluntarily and pose no criminal suspicion. Each year, most missing person cases are…
Oren Dobronski Faces Potential Multi-Million Dollar Exit Tax If He Joins Israeli Knesset
Businessman and Likud candidate Oren Dobronski may face a multi-million dollar U.S. exit tax if he renounces his American citizenship to serve in the Israeli Knesset, due to laws…
DoiT Acquires Israeli AI Cloud Cost Startup Attribute for $65 Million
DoiT, a cloud cost management firm, has acquired Israeli startup Attribute for $65 million to enhance AI and cloud expense tracking. Attribute's technology offers detailed real-ti…
California Parents Sue High School Over Mosque Visit and Hijab Encouragement in Social Justice Program
Parents and former students in Palo Alto sue a high school and district over a mosque visit where students received Qurans and girls were encouraged to wear hijabs, raising concer…
Weizmann Institute and Hebrew University Rank Among Top 100 in 2026 Shanghai Academic Ranking
In the 2026 Shanghai Academic Ranking, Israel's Weizmann Institute ranked 71st and Hebrew University 89th among the world's top 100 universities, while the Technion dropped out. H…
Experts Identify 9 Key Foods for Healthy Aging and Longevity
Longevity experts recommend a varied diet rich in vegetables, fruits, legumes, nuts, whole grains, olive oil, fish, yogurt, and soy to promote healthy aging, while advising to lim…
California Moves to Recognize Jews as an Ethnic Group, Not Just a Religion
California is poised to become the first U.S. state to officially recognize Jews as an ethnic group, not just a religious community, to better address hate crimes and public healt…
Netanyahu Adds US-Based Businessman Oren Dobronski to Likud List Amid Dual Citizenship and Legal Issues
Benjamin Netanyahu has added US-based businessman Oren Dobronski to the Likud list for the Knesset elections. Dobronski, who holds American citizenship and owns a $5 million home…
Likely Facing Multi-Million Dollar Exit Tax, Oren Dobronski Faces Knesset Dilemma
Likud's Oren Dobronski must likely pay a multi-million dollar US exit tax if elected to the Knesset due to renouncing his American citizenship, raising doubts about his candidacy…
Mathematicians Raise $20 Million to Secure Major AI Labs with Zero-Knowledge Proofs
Attestable, founded by mathematicians in 2025, raised $20 million to develop cryptographic verification technology for AI labs. Their zero-knowledge proof system enables secure ve…
Israeli Activist Yosef Hadad Files Police Complaint After Violent Attack in Los Angeles
Israeli activist Yosef Hadad was violently attacked by far-right influencer Dennis Paitosa in Los Angeles during and after a podcast recording. Hadad filed a police complaint, and…
Netanyahu’s Appointment of Wealthy Ashkenazi Expat Exposes Likud’s Disconnect and Decay
Benjamin Netanyahu’s nomination of a wealthy Ashkenazi tech expatriate from California to the Likud party list has drawn sharp criticism for highlighting the party’s disconnect fr…
Five-Year-Old Ian Abu-Amar Dies Six Days After Drowning in Negev Pool
Ian Abu-Amar, 5, died after drowning in a public pool in Omer, Israel. Separately, a 4-year-old Jerusalem boy drowned in Mexico, with ZAKA aiding repatriation. Several other recen…
US Jewish Communities Train Worshippers as Security Amid Rising Antisemitic Threats
Amid a surge in antisemitic attacks in the US, Jewish communities have trained thousands of worshippers to serve as volunteer security at synagogues, replacing traditional securit…
Four-Year-Old Israeli Boy Drowns in Mexico During Family Vacation
A four-year-old Israeli boy drowned in a pool in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico, during a family vacation. ZAKA is assisting the family and working to repatriate the boy's body to Isra…
Marla Maples Opens Up on Life with Donald Trump, Spiritual Ties to Israel, and New Wellness Venture
Marla Maples, Donald Trump's ex-wife, discusses their past, her spiritual ties to Israel, and a new Hebrew wellness app. She recalls surviving a gunpoint robbery by praying a Jewi…
AIPAC Plans Multi-Million Dollar Campaign to Defeat Anti-Israel Candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Race
Pro-Israel lobby AIPAC plans to invest tens of millions to support Republican Mike Rogers against anti-Israel Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Senate race after El-Sayed won…
Man Convicted for Arson of Mezuzah at Berkeley Jewish Learning Center
David William Denton was convicted in California for deliberately setting fire to a mezuzah at a Berkeley Jewish learning center, raising concerns about antisemitic hate crimes. H…
Israeli MMA Fighter Ilai Barzilai Poised for UFC Debut Amid Fight Cancellation
Israeli MMA fighter Ilai Barzilai is set to potentially replace a withdrawn fighter at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento on August 22, marking a possible UFC debut. Barzilai is on sta…
Apple Plans iPhone 18 Pro Launch in Early September with Price Hikes and Camera Upgrades
Apple is set to launch the iPhone 18 Pro in early September with expected price increases and new features including a variable aperture camera, smaller Dynamic Island, and a new…
Michigan Democratic Senate Primary Highlights Party's Leftward Shift and Israel Divide
In Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, critical of Israel, is favored to defeat moderate Haley Stevens, backed by pro-Israel groups. The race hig…
Israeli Government Invests in Hydrogen Fuel Despite Environmental and Economic Concerns
Israel's Ministry of Energy is investing 10 million shekels to develop hydrogen fuel infrastructure in the Negev, promoting hydrogen as a future fuel. However, experts criticize t…
Israeli System Could Have Prevented Deadly Firefighting Helicopter Crash in Greece
Two firefighting helicopters collided in Greece, killing two crew members. An Israeli-developed collision avoidance system, tested by the Israeli Air Force, could prevent such acc…
US Bans Import of Chinese Robotic Vacuum Cleaners Over Security Concerns
The US government has banned imports of advanced Chinese robotic devices, including popular vacuum brands like Roborock and Xiaomi, citing national security risks. Existing stock…
Israeli Ports Equipped for Ship Shore Power, But Shipping Companies Resist Connecting
Israel's new ports have shore power systems to reduce ship emissions, but no shipping companies currently use them due to lack of legal obligation, compatible ships, and economic…
Israeli Studio Debates Rising Dangers of Hitchhiking Among Ultra-Orthodox Youth
An Israeli broadcast highlighted the dangers of hitchhiking among ultra-Orthodox youth, criticizing media portrayals and urging caution. It also covered a London community crisis…
BHI Provides $40 Million Guarantee Framework to Support Doral Renewables' US Clean Energy Projects
BHI, Bank Hapoalim's US commercial arm, is providing a $40 million guarantee framework to support Doral Renewables' development of renewable energy projects in the US. This partne…
Council of Torah Sages Challenges Israeli Supreme Court Amidst Global and Local Crises
The Council of Torah Sages opposes the Israeli Supreme Court over the Detention Law amid rising tensions involving Iran, Trump, and Netanyahu, while a dramatic sea rescue unfolds…
Confusing Expiration Dates Lead 80% of Israelis to Waste Edible Food
Most Israelis throw away edible food after expiration dates due to confusing labels, causing waste; experts advise using judgment and sensory checks, especially for dry goods, whi…
Johnson & Johnson to Pay $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc Cancer Lawsuits in US
Johnson & Johnson will pay $5.5 billion to settle 76,000 US lawsuits claiming its talc products caused ovarian cancer, with payments starting in 2027. The settlement follows years…
Swastikas Spray-Painted on Pasadena Synagogue Mural Destroyed in 2025 Fire
Vandals spray-painted swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti on a mural at Pasadena's Jewish center, the second defacement since a 2025 wildfire destroyed the synagogue. Authorities…
Israeli Winemaker Shiri Rosenthal Crafts Unique Blended Wines from Jerusalem Hills to Golan
Shiri Rosenthal, an Israeli winemaker from Olesh, produces unique blended wines using grapes from Jerusalem Hills, Galilee, and Golan. With a background in biotechnology and inter…
Israeli Research Warns Nation Unprepared for AI-Driven Election Manipulation
A Knesset study warns Israel is unprepared for AI-driven election manipulation, highlighting the rise of fake social media accounts and deepfakes. While other countries adopt stri…
Israeli Poker Champion Gal Yifrah Charged With Money Laundering in Los Angeles
Israeli poker champion Gal Yifrah and three others were arrested in Los Angeles for money laundering and illegal gambling. They allegedly operated illegal gambling businesses in S…
Los Angeles Prepares for 2028 Olympics Using Existing Venues and Historic Sites
Los Angeles is preparing to host the 2028 Summer Olympics using over 40 existing venues, including the SoFi Stadium and historic Coliseum, avoiding new permanent construction. The…
American Nurse Sends Antisemitic Messages to Israeli-American Woman on Facebook Marketplace
An Israeli-American woman named Maya was targeted with antisemitic abuse by a California nurse after posting free items on Facebook Marketplace. The nurse insulted her Jewish iden…
Anduril Eyes $100 Billion Valuation in New Funding Round Amid Rising Defense Demand
Anduril is negotiating a new funding round that could value it at $100 billion, rivaling top defense firms. The talks follow a $5 billion raise in May and reflect increased demand…
New Research Challenges Assumptions About Wealth and Prosocial Behavior
Recent research challenges the belief that wealth reduces prosocial behavior, showing a complex link where richer individuals may give slightly more, but poverty can foster empath…