California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has signed into law a social media transparency measure that he says protects residents from hate and disinformation posts spread through social media platforms.
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New Assembly bill would expand hate crimes law, equalize penalties
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Jewish Caucus Statement on Sierra Club’s Decision to Reinstate Travel to Israel
The California Legislative Jewish Caucus issued the following statement regarding the Sierra Club’s decision to reinstate travel to Israel.
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California Jewish Legislators Stand in Solidarity with Ukraine
Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) and Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), Chair and Vice-Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, released the following statement regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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In Wake of Texas Hostage Standoff, California Legislative Jewish Caucus Announces Nearly $50 Million in Security Funding
Today, the California Legislative Jewish Caucus announced that the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) has awarded nearly $50 million to nonprofit organizations across the state through the California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
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Jewish Caucus Issues Statement on Passage of Ethnic Studies Legislation
“Today, the Legislature voted to advance Assembly Bill (AB) 101, legislation that would make ethnic studies a high school graduation requirement in the State of California. This legislation enjoys broad support in the Legislature and is a top priority for our allies in the Latino, Black, Asian Pacific Islander (API), and Native American Legislative Caucuses..."
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Jewish and Latino legislators announce funding to renovate century-old synagogue in LA’s Eastside
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — The Breed Street Shul, once considered an epicenter of Jewish life in the wes