California
Israeli-media coverage mentioning California, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
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…
Israeli Startup Elio Raises $21 Million to Develop Advanced AI Vision Sensors
Israeli startup Elio raised $21 million to develop advanced optical sensors that enable AI systems to dynamically select and analyze visual data in real time. Founded by former Me…
Israeli Cybersecurity Startup Glow Raises $180 Million and Becomes Unicorn Within a Year
Israeli cybersecurity startup Glow, founded by former Meta executive Roi Tiger and others, has raised $180 million in under a year, reaching a $1.2 billion valuation. The company…
Israeli-Led Research Achieves Ultrafast Control of Light Beams in Femtoseconds
Israeli and international researchers developed a metasurface that controls light beams in under 74 femtoseconds, enabling ultrafast optical manipulation for future computing and…
Weizmann Institute Discovers Viagra’s Potential to Extend Cancer Patients’ Lives
The Weizmann Institute found that Viagra can inhibit cancer metastasis by altering cholesterol metabolism, improving survival rates especially with statins. This discovery was sup…
Luxury Home Designs Draw Inspiration From Global Vacation Destinations
Israeli architects Ornit and Guy Buchhalter highlight a global trend in luxury home design inspired by vacation destinations like Byron Bay and Martha's Vineyard, focusing on tran…
Experts Warn Sugary Soft Drinks Accelerate Cellular Aging and Health Decline
New research links regular consumption of sugary soft drinks to accelerated cellular aging and increased chronic disease risk, due to telomere shortening and metabolic damage. Exp…
Israeli-American Architect Hagai Blazberg Expands Los Angeles Holocaust Museum with $70 Million Cultural Center
The Goldrich Cultural Center, designed by Israeli-American architect Hagai Blazberg, has opened as a major expansion of the Los Angeles Holocaust Museum. The $70 million project n…
American Raisin Empire Heir Faces Trial Over Antisemitic Threats to Jewish Neighbor
Bruce Lyon, heir to a US raisin empire, is charged with antisemitic threats against his Jewish neighbor, Rabbi Zusha Konin, in California. Despite a mental health evaluation deemi…
Jaffa Surfboard Maker Embraces Craft Over Profit Amid Economic Struggles
Hani Ovadia, a surfboard maker from Jaffa, shares his passion for handcrafted boards and the economic challenges of his small business. Despite financial struggles, he values his…
FIFA Faces Investigation as 2026 World Cup Final Ticket Prices Soar to Record Highs
The 2026 World Cup final in New Jersey has seen ticket prices reach record highs, prompting ongoing investigations by U.S. states into FIFA's ticketing practices amid fan complain…
California DoorDash Driver Found Dead in Tesla Trunk, Police Investigate Homicide
Javier Basuril, a missing DoorDash driver from California, was found dead in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla, prompting a homicide investigation by the California Highway Patrol…
Trump Claims China Stole 2020 Election Votes in Controversial White House Speech
Donald Trump delivered a White House speech accusing China of stealing the 2020 U.S. election by illegally obtaining voter data and announced declassified documents to support his…
Israeli Political Primaries Face Criticism Amid AI Misinformation and Structural Flaws
Israeli political primaries face criticism for AI-generated fake videos and structural weaknesses, prompting debate over alternatives. Unlike the US, Israel’s small size and multi…
Trump Claims China Illegally Obtained Data on 220 Million US Voters in Primetime Speech
Donald Trump claimed in a White House speech that China illegally obtained data on 220 million US voters and announced declassified documents exposing election vulnerabilities. Th…
San Diego Murder Case From 1990 Solved After Decades, Suspect Sentenced
Margaret Orosco Jackson was murdered in San Diego in 1990, but her killer, Randall Oyler, was only identified and convicted in 2026 after DNA evidence linked him to the crime. Oyl…
California Cold Case Solved After 45 Years with Advanced DNA Technology
Thelma Gaston, missing since 1981, was identified in 2026 through advanced DNA technology, confirming her murder by Lawrence Ramsen, who is serving life in prison.
