California
Israeli-media coverage mentioning California, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigrant detention center shuts after about a year
Florida has closed the “Alligator Alcatraz” immigrant detention center in the Everglades nearly a year after it opened. Governor Ron DeSantis said it deported about 21,000 people…
Mexico World Cup Celebration Turns to Horror After Car Hits Fans in Cabo San Lucas
A car struck Mexican fans celebrating a World Cup win in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, injuring at least 17 people. Authorities said the driver was detained and all the wou…
Nutritionists Rank the Healthiest and Least Healthy Fruits and Vegetables
Nutritionists say berries and leafy greens are the healthiest produce choices, while melon-family fruits and white potatoes rank lower. They emphasize that frozen berries can be a…
Elon Musk Quietly Built a Private Property Cluster Near Austin
Elon Musk has built a private housing cluster in West Lake Hills, Texas, using companies linked to him to buy at least three large homes. The purchases fit a broader pattern of un…
Amy Adams Says Short-Lived TV Role Helped Her Save a Stabbing Victim
Amy Adams said she helped save a man stabbed in the neck in Santa Monica by using first-aid lessons from her short-lived CBS series "Dr. Vegas." She described applying pressure wi…
Emmanuel Sharp lands with the Kings, joining Sacramento’s rebuild
Emmanuel Sharp was selected 45th overall by the Sacramento Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft. The American-Israeli guard joins a young Sacramento team that badly needed shooting and def…
South Africa Makes History, Mexico Advances Perfectly at World Cup 2026
South Africa beat South Korea 1-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time and finish second in Group A. Mexico completed a perfect group stage with a 3-0 win over…
Canada to Play Round of 32 in the United States After Swiss Defeat
Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to win Group B at the 2026 World Cup. Canada will now play its Round of 32 match in the United States, with the knockout stage set to begi…
Man Falls Into Camp Pit Toilet in California While Trying to Retrieve Sunglasses
A man fell into a pit toilet at a California campsite after trying to retrieve sunglasses that dropped into the waste tank. He was rescued after 10 to 15 minutes, treated at the s…
Israeli Hospice Owner in Los Angeles Accused of $27.7 Million Medicare Fraud
Oren David Shachar, a 59-year-old Israeli in Los Angeles, is accused of running a hospice fraud that billed Medicare about $27.7 million. Prosecutors say he used fake patient reco…
Alibaba Sues Pentagon to Be Removed From Military-Links Blacklist
Alibaba has sued the U.S. Pentagon in federal court in California to be removed from a blacklist of Chinese firms linked to the Chinese military. The company says the designation…
Israeli OnlyFans Figure Avoids Jail Again After Alleged Release Violations in Los Angeles Case
Adva Lavi, also known as Mia Ventura, avoided jail again in Los Angeles after being warned over alleged release violations. She faces burglary and theft charges, while her reporte…
World Cup Round of 16 Picture Begins to Take Shape After Two Matchdays
After two matchdays of the 2026 World Cup, several group winners and eliminations are already locked in. The current Round of 32 picture includes a potential France-Sweden and Ger…
Figure AI's Robot Workforce Surpasses Its Human Staff
Figure AI says it now has about 740 robots and 660 human workers, marking the first time robots outnumber staff. The company showcased a parcel-sorting challenge and a long endura…
Two-Year DHA Trial Finds No Cognitive Benefit in Older Adults at Risk of Dementia
A two-year trial of DHA supplements in 365 adults ages 55 to 80 found no cognitive benefit, despite higher DHA levels in the supplement group. The study, published in eBiomedicine…
Uber shareholders sue over alleged failure to address sexual assault claims
Uber shareholders sued the company’s board and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi in federal court in California, accusing them of ignoring sexual assault and violence tied to Uber rides. The…
Southwest Captain Retires on Final Flight With His Pilot Daughter Beside Him
Southwest Airlines captain Jim Curtis retired after his final flight from Las Vegas to Oakland on his 65th birthday. His daughter Julia, a newly hired first officer at Southwest…
Legendary Music Executive Clive Davis Dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary American music executive who helped shape the careers of Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen and many others, died Monday in New York at 94. His seven-de…
Why Bio-Manufacturing, Flying Taxis and Gaming Are Now Investment Stories
The article says a breakthrough in biomanufacturing could slash production costs for doxorubicin and benefit major pharma and synthetic biology firms. It also argues that flying t…
Two Israelis Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Los Angeles
Yanir Ruhem of Ramla and Omri Moalem of Ashdod were killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Malibu area of California. Both were in their 40s, and their funerals are expected in I…
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Large U.S. Study
A large U.S. study found that shingles vaccination was associated with a 24% lower risk of dementia. Researchers say the findings are promising but do not prove causation, and lar…
San Antonio Mayor Calls for Kanye West Concert Cancellation
San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is pressing to cancel Kanye West’s July 4 concert at a city-funded venue, citing his antisemitic history. Her call follows similar objections in…
Belgium and Iran meet in a crucial World Cup Group G clash in Inglewood
Belgium faced Iran on Sunday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood in the second round of 2026 World Cup Group G. Both teams had one point, Belgium started Romelu Lukaku and missed J…
Tesla Signals Bigger AI and Robotics Ambitions With New Trademark and Heavy Spending
Tesla filed a trademark for “Amazing Abundance” as it deepens its push into AI and robotics. The company plans to spend more than $25 billion in 2026 and expects negative cash flo…
Jewish Former Pomona College Staffer Sues, Says Antisemitic Protests Forced Her Out
Melody Di-Donato, a former Pomona College IT employee, has sued the Southern California school, alleging antisemitic pro-Palestinian protests made her unsafe and forced her out. S…
Crypto Platform Pays for Humiliating, Dangerous Stunts and Sparks Backlash
Pump.fun, a crypto rewards platform launched in January 2024, has paid out more than $370,000 for humiliating and risky stunts since June 4. The site is facing fierce backlash fro…
Beach Walk Leads California Woman to Human Jawbone in the Sand
A San Clemente woman found a human jawbone with four teeth on Linda Lane Beach in California on Wednesday. Authorities sent the remains to the coroner, believe they are of Native…
Rod Stewart Cuts Utah Show Short After Near-Fainting, Delays Las Vegas Dates
Rod Stewart, 81, halted a Utah concert after nearly fainting and using oxygen backstage. He has also postponed and canceled multiple Las Vegas, Nevada, and California shows becaus…
Jacob Agam, Trailblazing Israeli Artist Behind Dizengoff Square Fountain, Dies at 98
Israeli artist Yaacov Agam died at 98, leaving behind a major international legacy that included Dizengoff Square’s famous fountain and works for the Élysée Palace. He had lived i…
California Man Charged in FBI Probe Over Fundraising for Hamas
Federal prosecutors have charged San Diego resident Rada Mazen Rida Sabasi with raising about $600,000 through fake humanitarian campaigns and diverting money to Hamas. Authoritie…
James Burrows, Prolific Sitcom Director of 'Friends' and 'Cheers,' Dies at 85
James Burrows, the Emmy-winning director behind "Friends," "Cheers" and other landmark sitcoms, died Friday at 85. He directed hundreds of episodes, including many pilot episodes…
Why Sports Remains the Last Refuge of National Identity
The article says FIFA banned Iran’s pre-1979 Lion and Sun flag from World Cup stadiums, but Iranian exiles in California still displayed it and booed Iran’s anthem. It uses that s…
Five Human Skills That Can Still Beat AI in the Job Market
Experts say AI will not erase the value of five human workplace skills, especially empathy, relationships, critical thinking, conscience, and judgment. The article argues these ab…
AST SpaceMobile Launches Three New BlueBird Satellites as Mars Rover Passes Marathon Mark
AST SpaceMobile launched three BlueBird satellites on a SpaceX Falcon 9, expanding its space-based smartphone internet constellation. NASA’s Perseverance rover also passed a marat…
Inside the Dark Side of Sperm Donation, from Royal Myths to Super Donors
Dr. Eran Gold discusses the history of sperm donation, from early hidden procedures to today’s DNA-driven scrutiny. He details super donors, controversial fertility projects, and…
How Parenting Physically Reshapes the Brain
New studies suggest parenthood physically reshapes the brains of both mothers and fathers, strengthening empathy, decision-making, and other networks. Researchers say these change…
Bari Weiss takes control of CBS News and shakes up American media
Bari Weiss has taken over CBS News and launched a sweeping, disputed overhaul of its flagship programs. Backed by Paramount owner David Ellison, she has fired prominent journalist…
Internal Meta Records Show Israel Pressed for Broad War-Related Censorship
Internal Meta documents say Israel pressed the company to remove war-related content about the conflict with Iran, including posts showing missile damage in Israel. Meta often com…
Ten surprising facts about sushi for International Sushi Day
For International Sushi Day, the article lists 10 little-known facts about sushi, its origins, preparation and eating customs. It explains that sushi began as a preservation metho…
Dream Raises $260 Million at $3 Billion Valuation to Sell Sovereign AI to Governments
Dream, founded in 2023 by Shalev Hulio, Sebastian Kurz and Gil Dolev, raised $260 million at a $3 billion valuation. The Israeli company is selling sovereign AI and cyber platform…
Mathematicians use a controversial formula to estimate humanity’s possible expiration date
A disputed statistical argument suggests humanity could have a maximum lifespan of about 17,100 more years, but scientists say it is only an assumption-based model. The article al…
New Details Emerge on Debbie Chase’s Death After Years of Disappearance
Debbie Chase died on June 16 in Los Angeles at 35 from meningitis complications. Her manager said she had been homeless in Skid Row, severely malnourished, and nearly found after…
Israel Launches Mobile Church Outreach in California to Strengthen Christian Support
Israel’s consul general in Los Angeles launched The Israel Experience, a traveling exhibit aimed at strengthening Christian support for Israel. It opened at Lancaster Baptist Chur…
Inside the Hotel Room Turnover Race After Guests Check Out
At Tel Aviv’s Hotel Artist, housekeeping has only about four hours to turn rooms after checkout. The manager describes the process as a “military operation,” involving lost-and-fo…
San Diego Man Charged With Raising Hundreds of Thousands for Hamas Under Cover of Aid
The U.S. arrested San Diego resident Radha Mazen Rida Sabasi for allegedly raising about $600,000 for Hamas through fake humanitarian campaigns for Gaza. Prosecutors say he sent o…
FTX's Lost Stakes in Cursor and Anthropic Could Have Been Worth Tens of Billions
SpaceX's $60 billion purchase of Cursor revived attention on two FTX investments that were later sold for far less than their eventual value. One missed stake could have been wort…
Israeli Charges Reveal Netanyahu Was Listed as a Possible Target in Trump Plot
The FBI arrested five suspects over an alleged plot to attack Trump and other U.S. figures at a UFC event at the White House. Court filings say Benjamin Netanyahu was also listed…
Researchers Warn of a Major Quake Risk at California’s Cajon Pass
A study in the Journal of Geophysical Research says extreme tectonic stress is building at Cajon Pass in Southern California. Researchers warn the junction between the San Andreas…