Los Angeles

Iranian intel. ministry-linked group behind LA public transport cyberattack, Israeli firm finds

March's cyberattack on the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority was carried out by a group called "Abadil of Minab," Israeli information security firm Gambit found.

A Metro bus with FIFA Log Angeles World Cup 2026 Host Committee advertising in downtown Los Angeles, California, May 27, 2026; illustrative.
Ministry of Tourism Director General Michael Izhakov

Tourism Ministry director-general to visit US in push to boost incoming tourism to Israel

THE ISRAEL men’s national flag football team is in heavy preparation for this summer’s Olympic qualifying campaign at the 2026 IFAF World Championship in Germany.

Israel flag football chases Olympic dream on road to Los Angeles 2028

The US Capitol building dome is seen through spring flowers on March 30, 2026, in Washington, DC.

One million US dollars in federal grants awarded to California Jewish security initiative


LA synagogue public safety event protested by anti-Israel activists

The protest was organized by Koreatown for Palestine and Nodutdol for Korean Community Development who took issue with the Israeli Los Angeles Consulate's involvement in the event.

A Los Angeles police car sits outside the Wilshire Boulevard Temple, September 17, 2001 in Los Angeles as congregation members arrive for the start of Jewish New Year services. Uniformed officers patrolled the block around the synagogue as the city increases security measures

Protest at synagogue in Los Angeles ends in arrests, hate accusations

The turmoil followed a demonstration in opposition to a private event at the Audrey Irmas Pavilion at the Wilshire Boulevard Temple headlined by Israeli defense technology personnel.

Wilshire Boulevard Temple building in 2017

Up, up and LA: American Airlines to resume flights to Israel with new California route

American Airlines made the decision after a request was made from Transportation Minister Miri Regev after meeting with senior executives from the airline while she was in the United States.

An American Airlines Airbus A321-200 plane takes off from Los Angeles International airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, California, US March 28, 2018.

Young Israeli woman suspected of burglarizing homes in Los Angeles

Adva Lavie, 27, is suspected of robbing older men's homes after posing as a companion on social media.

Sheriff's notice of suspect Adva Lavie

WATCH: Helicopter crashes on LA's Huntington beach, at least five hospitalized

Five people were hospitalized after a helicopter crashed near Huntington Beach in Los Angeles on Saturday, authorities confirmed.

An aerial view of Huntington beach, Los Angeles; illustrative.

Deputy mayor faked bomb threat related to Israel at Los Angeles city hall, feds say

Brian K. Williams, then deputy-mayor of public safety for Los Angeles, claimed he had been struggling with his mental health before making the threat.

The former Los Angeles deputy mayor of public safety has been sentenced in connection with a fake bomb threat, news outlets reported.

LAPD increases patrols around synagogues starting Rosh Hashanah, during Holy Days

The High Holy Days begin with Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year - and continue through Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, which ends at nightfall October 2.

LAPD surrounds students protesting in support of Palestinians at an encampment at the University of Southern California’s Alumni Park, in Los Angeles, California, US, April 24, 2024

Rosh Hashanah candle-lighting times for Israel and the US

See Rosh Hashanah times for your area.

Shabbat candles

Yuval Raphael receives award at United Hatzalah gala, presented by Gal Gadot

The event brought together the Los Angeles pro-Israel philanthropic community to raise funds for medical supplies and to train volunteers for United Hatzalah.

(Left to right) Business leaders Sunny Sassoon and Rick Caruso, who chaired the United Hatzalah gala, with Gal Gadot, honoree Yuval Raphael, United Hatzalah founder and president Eli Beer and United Hatzalah chairperson Mark Gerson.

At Emmys, Hollywood stars display pro-Israel, pro-Palestine messages

Jewish actress Hannah Einbinder, upon winning an Emmy for her show Hacks, said, "Free Palestine," upon exiting the stage.

Javier Bardem wears a keffiyeh as he poses on the red carpet at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, California, US, September 14, 2025.