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Jewish Couple Targeted In Antisemitic Assault In Santa Monica A disturbing incident reportedly took place yesterday in Santa Monica when a Jewish man and his partner were allegedly targeted and attacked by an antisemitic pro-Palestinian individual while out walking together. According to reports shared online, the victim was bitten by the suspect’s dog and spent hours in the hospital receiving treatment. Both victims were said to be physically and emotionally shaken by the incident. The suspect was arrested by the Santa Monica Police Department. Additional details surrounding the case and possible charges have not yet been released. --

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Man Charged With Felony Hate Crime For Alleged Attack On Jewish Man Walking Home From Pico-Robertson Synagogue The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that a 21-year-old man has been charged with a felony hate crime after allegedly attacking a Jewish resident of West Los Angeles who was walking home from synagogue last month. According to prosecutors, the victim was walking through an alley near the Pico-Robertson area on April 27 at approximately 9:50 PM when the suspect allegedly followed him in a van, jumped out, and attacked him without provocation. Authorities say the suspect, identified as Semaj De Leone James of South Los Angeles, was later identified through an investigation involving West Los Angeles detectives and the FBI. Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated: “Attacking someone because of their faith is not just a crime against one person, it’s an assault on our community.” The suspect pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance despite prosecutors objecting to the release. The court reportedly cited a recent California Supreme Court decision when making the ruling. If convicted, the suspect faces up to three years in county jail. The preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 4. --

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DOJ Files Major Federal Lawsuit Against UCLA Over Alleged Antisemitism On Campus The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a major federal lawsuit against UCLA, accusing the university of allowing antisemitic harassment and violence against Jewish and Israeli students following the October 7 attacks. According to the lawsuit, Jewish students were allegedly blocked from accessing parts of campus, prevented from attending classes, and subjected to violence and intimidation by masked anti-Israel protesters during encampment demonstrations. The DOJ claims UCLA “knowingly acted with deliberate indifference” while Jewish students faced harassment, assaults, and exclusion from public areas of campus. This marks the second major federal antisemitism-related lawsuit involving UCLA in recent months, as pressure continues to mount on universities across the country over their handling of antisemitism allegations following October 7. --

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REPORT: Neturei Karta Figure Yisroel Dovid Weisz May Speak At UCLA Tomorrow Amid Ongoing Campus Antisemitism Lawsuit The LA Scoop has learned from a private source that Yisroel Dovid Weisz of Neturei Karta is expected to speak at UCLA tomorrow regarding the ongoing antisemitism lawsuit tied to campus protests and alleged harassment of Jewish students. At this time, the appearance has not been independently confirmed. Weisz, a controversial anti-Zionist figure associated with Neturei Karta, has previously appeared at anti-Israel rallies and events internationally. --

Fire Reported In The Sepulveda Basin Firefighters are responding to a fire in the Sepulveda Basin area of Los Angeles. The Sepulveda Basin has seen multiple brush and rubbish fires in recent months, including incidents near the 405 Freeway that caused traffic disruptions and prompted air support responses from LAFD --

Tragedy Upon Tragedy: LA Family Facing Unimaginable Loss The Nevo Family of Los Angeles is facing unimaginable heartbreak after suffering a devastating double tragedy within days. Zev Nevo had just gotten up from shiva after losing his father following an extended illness. The very next day, the family was shattered again with the tragic loss of their 4-year-old daughter, Adina Liba A”H. The family is now dealing with overwhelming grief, trauma, and financial strain as they try to care for their children and begin healing from these heartbreaking losses. Klal Yisrael is being asked to come together to support the family during this painful time and help ease some of the burden they are carrying. Please continue to daven for the Nevo Family and for the neshama of Adina Liba A”H https://thechesedfund.com/bcla/nevofamilyfund?aff=LASc

ARRESTED! Santa Monica Police Arrest Crazed Anti-Semitic Lunatic Following Assault And Dog Attack Santa Monica Police arrested a suspect following an assault and dog bite incident that took place Sunday evening in downtown Santa Monica. According to police, the suspect allegedly stopped in traffic near 3rd Street and Broadway, began yelling threats at two pedestrians, displayed a baseball bat from inside the vehicle, and then chased one of the victims after exiting the car. During the incident, the suspect’s Cane Corso dog reportedly chased and bit the victim on the thigh. Police later located and detained the suspect nearby on 4th Street. Witness statements and video evidence were collected as part of the investigation. The suspect was booked on charges including assault with a deadly weapon and criminal threats. --

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New 2028 Poll Shows Trouble Brewing For Cali Democrats A new national poll is shaking up the early conversation around the 2028 presidential race, with Republican contenders gaining momentum while several high-profile Democrats appear to be slipping. According to the new survey of likely voters, Vice President JD Vance narrowly leads the Republican field at 36%, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio surged to 35%, a major jump from earlier polling this year. On the Democratic side, no candidate crossed the 20% mark. Gavin Newsom reportedly dropped from 20% to 16%, while former Vice President Kamala Harris also saw support decline. Other Democrats seeing gains included Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. The poll was conducted May 24–25 among 1,000 likely voters, offering one of the earliest snapshots of what the 2028 presidential landscape could look like. --

Newsom Endorses Karen Bass For Re-Election As LA Mayor California Governor Gavin Newsom has officially endorsed Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass for re-election ahead of next week’s June 2 primary election. Bass is facing a crowded field of challengers, including reality TV personality Spencer Pratt and City Councilmember Nithya Raman, in what is shaping up to be a highly competitive race. In his statement, Newsom praised Bass for what he described as reductions in homelessness and violent crime, support for Hollywood film production, and opposition to federal immigration enforcement policies. Vice President Kamala Harris also endorsed Bass earlier this month. Los Angeles voters head to the polls Tuesday, June 2. --

LA Voters To Decide On Measure ER Sales Tax Increase Los Angeles County voters will decide on June 2 whether to approve Measure ER, a proposed 0.5% sales tax increase for five years to help fund the county’s healthcare system. Supporters say the measure would raise about $1 billion a year and is needed to prevent further strain on clinics, hospitals, and emergency rooms. They warn that several county health clinics have already closed and more services could be at risk without new funding. Opponents argue that LA County residents are already facing high costs and that another sales tax hike would further burden families and businesses. The measure will be decided by roughly 5.8 million registered voters in the June 2 primary. --

🐶 Los Angeles Leads The Nation....... In Dog Attacks According to newly released USPS data, Los Angeles recorded the highest number of dog attacks on postal workers in the country, with 70 reported incidents. California also led all states in attacks on mail carriers. USPS is urging residents to secure their dogs during mail delivery hours, warning that even normally friendly pets can become aggressive carriers. --

WATCH: Disturbing Anti-Semetic Incident Reported At California Perfume Store A video circulating online appears to show an Israeli man being removed from a perfume store while an employee shouts “Free Palestine.” According to reports shared online, the incident allegedly took place at “Perfume Legend” in Carson, California. --

Brush Fire Burning Near The 405 In The Sepulveda Pass Area A brush fire dubbed the “Skirball Fire” is currently burning near the 405 Freeway in the Sepulveda Pass area, causing smoke and potentially hazardous driving conditions along one of Los Angeles’ busiest corridors. The fire is burning near several well-known Jewish institutions in the area, including the Skirball Cultural Center and Stephen Wise Temple. --

Suspect Arrested In Anti-Semitic Graffiti Case At San José State University A suspect has been arrested in connection with a series of hateful graffiti incidents at San José State University that targeted Jewish, Muslim, Black, and Asian students. According to reports, the messages included anti-Semitic threats, swastikas, and other hate-filled statements. Federal and local authorities, including the FBI, investigated the incidents over several months. The suspect is now in custody, has been banned from campus, and is facing felony charges, with possible hate crime enhancements. --

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Mayor Karen Bass Visited The Pico-Robertson Community Friday To Celebrate New Crosswalk Improvements Mayor Karen Bass joined community members Friday afternoon at Beverly Blvd. and Mansfield Ave. to celebrate the installation of new crosswalks in the area. Community members gathered to thank the Mayor and city officials for helping make the project a reality. --

FREE Life-Saving Child Safety Devices Being Distributed In Our Community In memory of Adina Liba bas Zev Chaim A”H, Team Protect is distributing free Clever Elly child safety reminder devices designed to help prevent children from being accidentally left in vehicles. The device plugs into a car and plays reminder alerts to check the backseat after the vehicle is turned off. Distribution locations include: • Cheder Menachem & Bais Chaya Mushka (La Cienega) • Toras Emes (La Brea) • Ohr Eliyahu (Detroit St.) --

Overnight Crash Leaves Vehicle Smashed Into Tree In Los Angeles A crash around 2:00 AM left a vehicle heavily damaged after it jumped a curb and slammed into a tree near Fuller Avenue and Rosewood Avenue. Photos from the scene show the vehicle wrapped around the tree with significant front-end damage. It is unclear what caused the crash or whether anyone was injured. --

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West Hollywood Cracking Down On Drivers Blocking Intersections Drivers in West Hollywood may want to think twice before entering a crowded intersection. Parking enforcement officers have been stepping up enforcement along Santa Monica Boulevard, targeting vehicles that become stuck in intersections or block crosswalks during heavy traffic. Witnesses reported seeing officers monitoring intersections and photographing license plates of vehicles that failed to clear the intersection. Under California's anti-gridlock law, drivers are prohibited from entering an intersection unless there is enough space on the other side for their vehicle to fully clear it, even when the traffic light is green. Violators can face citations of approximately $118. --

California Attorney General’s Office Sues 23andMe after Data Breach - Jewish User’s DNA Offered for Sale on the Dark Web The Attorney General of California, Rob Bonta, announced this past Thursday that he is suing Chrome Holding, the legal name of the popular genetic testing company 23andMe. In 2023, the personal data of millions of users were breached, and the data of one million customers was offered for sale on the dark web. The offer specifically highlighted that much of the data belonged to Jewish users. Bonta said: “The sale of this data on the dark web took place amidst a period of mounting anti-Asian American and Pacific Islander and antisemitic hate and violence, and explicitly called attention to the deeply personal and identifying nature of that information,” adding “This is disturbing and incredibly dangerous.” --

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Beverly Hills Strengthens Ties With Israel Beverly Hills Mayor Craig Corman recently welcomed Michael Yitzhakov, Director General of Israel's Ministry of Tourism, to Beverly Hills for a diplomatic meeting focused on strengthening the longstanding relationship between the city and Israel. According to the City of Beverly Hills, discussions centered on enhancing cultural, economic, and tourism connections between Beverly Hills and Israel, continuing a relationship that has long been important to both communities. --

LA County election officials are investigating two separate incidents ahead of Tuesday’s election. Officials say a number of mail-in ballots sustained apparent fire damage inside an official ballot drop box at the Department of Public Social Services Civic Center in downtown Los Angeles. Authorities are also investigating a separate vandalism incident at the vote center at Cesar E. Chavez Park. --

New CalFresh Work Requirements Take Effect Today Beginning June 1, some Californians receiving CalFresh food assistance benefits will face new federal work requirements. Under the new rules, able-bodied adults ages 18 to 64 will generally be required to work, volunteer, or participate in qualifying activities for at least 20 hours per week to continue receiving benefits. Several exemptions apply, including individuals who are caring for a person with a disability, receiving or applying for unemployment benefits, or attending school or a training program at least half-time. Current recipients will have a three-month grace period to meet the new requirements before their benefits could be affected. --

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Jewish Mother Raises Concerns After Encounter At Cedars-Sinai A Jewish mother says she was stunned when checking her child into a pediatric endocrinology appointment at Cedars-Sinai and noticed a receptionist wearing a keffiyeh. The concern comes amid ongoing tensions following the October 7 attacks, as the keffiyeh has increasingly been displayed at anti-Israel protests and demonstrations where antisemitic rhetoric and support for terrorist organizations have at times been expressed. The mother said the experience left her feeling uncomfortable and questioning whether politically charged symbols should be worn by employees in patient-facing healthcare roles. --

YPLA Launches Annual Campaign The Yeshiva Program of Los Angeles (YPLA) has launched its annual fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $226,000. Known for providing a warm and welcoming environment where serious Torah learning meets an open heart, YPLA serves young men seeking growth, connection, and inspiration. Community members can support the campaign through June 3 at YPLADonate.com.

ELECTION DAY! - GO OUT AND VOTE! Polls close at 8pm. Registered voters can vote at any of the 650 voting centers, regardless of where they live. (link for map: https://locator.lavote.gov/locations/vc?culture=en) If you filled out a mail-in ballot, make sure to drop it off at any voter center or official ballot drop box. --

Canceling 4th of July? LA Neighborhood Cancels Parade after City Budget Cuts Under Mayor Bass The Sunland/Tujunga/Shadow Hills Rotary Club announced yesterday that their 4th of July parade is being canceled, as city services will no longer be provided, forcing organizers to cover the $20,000 for city services themselves. --

Election Day Message from President Trump - Vote Steve Hilton for Governor “CALIFORNIA: Vote today for Steve Hilton for Governor. He will work with me and the Federal Government, the money will flow because I have confidence in him (but not any of the others!), and we will MAKE CALIFORNIA GREAT AGAIN. Steve Hilton will NEVER let you down. VOTE NOW!” --

What is Measure ER? LA County is voting today on Measure ER - a half a cent sales tax increase that would last 5 years. The measure would raise the sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25%, with the estimated $1 billion a year generated revenue going to support local healthcare and other services. Critics say the measure is to pay for health care for illegal immigrates, who are not eligible for federal funding. --

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California Governor’s Race is the Most Expensive Gubernatorial Race Ever According to AdImpact, this race for CA Governor is the most expensive Gubernatorial race in on record, with over $315.8 Million Spent on Advertising. This exceeded other notably expensive races such as Illinois in 2022 ($215.2M, won by JB Pritzker) and New Jersey in 2025 ($205.9M, won by Mikie Sherrill) The bulk of this year’s spending is being driven by candidate Tom Steyer, who has spent over $200 Million on advertising. --

With Polls Now Closed, When Will We Know the Election Results? The first batch of results will come in no more than two hours after the polls closed, with the first batch including early voting results and mail-in ballots received in the first few weeks of voting. Later tonight, election officials will start adding votes cast today to those tallies. Processing mail-in ballots will take longer, with election officials needing to match the signature on file to the signature on each mailed-in ballot. Most mail-in ballots that were not sent in early likely won’t be counted until later this week, potentially delaying the election results by days. Republicans appear to have been quicker to submit their mail-in ballots, meaning we may see Steve Hilton jump out to an early lead in the race for Govenor. All in all, we may not know the election results for a while. --

Election Update - Where Things Stand as of Now Both the LA Mayoral and CA Gubernatorial Races are Still too Early to Call with almost 50% of votes counted. Kalshi odds suggest Karen Bass has a near certain chance to advance, and Spencer Pratt has a 70+ percent chance to advance. For Governor, Kalshi odds suggest Xavier Becerra has a near certain chance to advance, and Steve Hilton has a 75% chance or higher of advancing. --

Ben Forer Wins Los Angeles Superior Court Race Mazel Tov to Pico-Robertson resident Ben Forer, who won election to the Los Angeles Superior Court in a decisive victory Tuesday night. According to unofficial results, Forer received more than 520,000 votes, earning approximately 70% of the vote and defeating Cheryl C. Turner by a margin of more than two-to-one. A longtime prosecutor and respected member of the Orthodox Jewish community, Forer will now serve on one of the largest trial court systems in the nation. Mazel Tov to Judge-Elect Ben Forer and his family on this tremendous accomplishment. --

Election Update - Karen Bass Advances The race for the second spot in the November Mayoral election remains too early to call . Spencer Pratt has about 30% of the vote, and Nithya Raman has about 20%, with almost 50% of votes tallied. The race for Governor is also still too early to call. Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra have the lead, with third place Tom Steyer saying it will likely take days before knowing if he will advance. Former Democratic Congresswoman Katie Porter, once considered a frontrunner, has conceded, with early results showing her in fifth place. --

Katy Yaroslavsky Appears Headed To Decisive Re-Election Victory In City Council District 5 With votes still being counted, incumbent Katy Yaroslavsky appears headed for an outright victory in the Los Angeles City Council District 5 race, receiving approximately 67.9% of the vote. She was followed by tenants' rights attorney Henry Mantel with 20.4% and finance manager Morgan Oyler with 11.6%. District 5 includes several neighborhoods with significant Jewish populations, including Pico-Robertson and Hancock Park, as well as Bel Air, Beverly Crest, Beverlywood, Hollywood, Melrose, Encino, Westside Village, Westwood, and Westwood Gardens. Yaroslavsky was first elected to the City Council in 2022 and, based on current results, appears set to secure another term representing the district. --

Election Update - Where thing Stand this Morning for LA Mayor and Governor Spencer Pratt continues to lead Nithya Raman in the Mayoral race to advance, with about 60% of votes tallied. Right now Kalshi odds show Pratt has about a 65% chance of advancing, with Raman having about a 35% chance. For Governor, it continues to look like the winners will be Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra, with Tom Steyer coming in third, however the race is still too close to call. It may take days for both races to be officially decided. --

ELECTION UPDATE: Who Will Replace Nancy Pelosi? State Sen. Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan Advance to General Election in November The AP has called the race for both, with tech millionaire Saikat Chakrabati coming in third. --

LAPD Bomb Squad Responding Now to Suspicious Device in Valley Village The incident is occurring at the 6100 Rhodes Ave, right near the Ohr Simcha Shul. Jewish families in the area have been evacuated. --

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YPLA Launches Annual Campaign The Yeshiva Program of Los Angeles (YPLA) has launched its annual fundraising campaign with a goal of raising $226,000. Known for providing a warm and welcoming environment where serious Torah learning meets an open heart, YPLA serves young men seeking growth, connection, and inspiration. Community members can support the campaign through June 3 at YPLADonate.com.

Bomb Scare Update Baruch Hashem, local reports indicate this was not a bomb threat. Reportedly a resident spotted what may have been dynamite when clearing out a home or garage. Police are working to dispose of it properly, and evacuations/road closures were needed as a precaution. There is NO threat or intended harm to the community. --

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WATCH: Military Exercise Last Night in Pasadena - No Danger or Emergency The U.S. Military conducted a training exercise last night in Pasadena, in the area of Alton Parkway and Irvine Boulevard. Local residents reported seeing helicopters overhead, and hearing explosion and gunfire sounds. --

13 arrested in narcotics enforcement operation at MacArthur Park, LAPD says Thirteen people were arrested as law enforcement officers descended on Los Angeles' MacArthur Park again Thursday afternoon, about a month after arrests in the same area in connection with a large-scale narcotics trafficking investigation. Thursday's anti-drug enforcement operation, involving the Los Angeles Police Department and agents with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, began around 3 p.m. It was not part of immigration enforcement operations that ramped up in June 2025 in Los Angeles and other parts of Southern California. --

California may Need Weeks to Count all the Votes Southern California voters awaiting final returns from Tuesday's primary election should expect vote totals to continue changing for several weeks as counties count outstanding ballots, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber said Thursday amid allegations by President Donald Trump of election cheating. Weber noted that while Election Day has passed, California law allows county elections officials up to 30 days to complete the official canvass and process eligible ballots that remain outstanding. State officials are asking voters to be patient as ballots continue to be processed for weeks after Tuesday's primary election, with final certification not expected until July 10. 🎯 Los Angeles Scoop's Take on the Matter Whether you're a Republican, Democrat, or Independent, it's fair to ask: How does the largest state in America still take a month to figure out who won an election? Election Day should mean election results, not election month. --

Man Found in Serious Condition with Gunshot Wound after House Fire in Tarzana - Police Investigating The incident occurred at the 18000 block of W Friar Street this afternoon. Firefighters found a 40 year old man with a self-inflicted gunshot wound while responding to a house fire. LAPD is investigating the shooting, and the house fire will also be investigated. --

3.6 Million Ballots Still Uncounted in California, 700k of them in LA County election officials are required to provide the Becerra are in the lead, with Tom Steyerthe secretary of state every day until the race is complete. As of today, Spencer Pratt still holds the lead over Nithya Raman to advance to the general election for LA Mayor, although the gap has narrowed to about 6 points. In the race for Governor, both Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are in the lead, with Tom Steyer about 6 points behind. --

🇺🇸-JUST IN: California radical Leftist Rep. Ro Khanna releases new statement calling Platner’s behavior described in the New York Times as “wrong and toxic,” but will still rally with him tonight. --

Feds Launch Multiple Investigations into Election Fraud in California, as the Wait for Results Drags On First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced today that in coordination with the FBI, his office has opened multiple investigations into election fraud in California. The announcement comes after President Trump accused California “Dumocrats” on Truth Social of trying to steal the election away from Republicans. Essayli did not get into specifics of the investigation, but he mentioned "serious structural vulnerabilities" in the state’s vote by mail system. --

Steve Hilton Calls for “Election Count Accelerator Plan” to Get All Votes Counted by Thursday Night, June 11th Hilton offered to work with Governor Newsom to get the election results finalized next Thursday, instead of the month long wait it may take. The plan involves surging workers to election centers, and round the clock working, to get all votes counted in a more timely manner. --

Post Shabbos Election Update: Nithya Raman Closing in on Spencer Pratt With 77.7% of the votes counted, Raman is now up to 26.2%, with Pratt at 27.3% --

Post Shabbos Election Update: Xavier Becerra Officially Advances, Steve Hilton Still Leading Tom Steyer With 70.6% of the votes counted, Hilton remains ahead at 26.1%, with Steyer behind at 21.3%. --

Kars4Kids Ads Allowed to Remain On-Air While Appeals Process Plays Out An appeals court ruled that the famous jingle can continue to be aired in California while the appeals process plays out. --

Kars4Kids Ads Allowed to Remain On-Air While Appeals Process Plays Out An appeals court ruled that the famous jingle can continue to be aired in California while the appeals process plays out. --

Torah Academy of LA Purchases New Tarzana Campus as Rapid Growth Continues 🎉 A huge Mazal Tov to Torah Academy of LA on the incredible milestone of purchasing a new school building at 5535 Balboa Blvd. in Tarzana. In just four short years, Torah Academy has grown tremendously and now proudly serves approximately 130 students. With enrollment continuing to increase and new classes being added, the new campus will provide the space needed for the school to continue growing and thriving. This exciting new chapter is a beautiful reflection of the school's remarkable success and bright future. May the new building be filled with Torah, learning, simcha, and continued hatzlachah for the entire Torah Academy family. Mazal Tov! 🎉📚🏫 --

President Trump Calls California Elections “Rigged” - then Ends Interview While being interviewed by “Meet the Press”, President Trump adamantly claimed that California’s elections are rigged, saying Republicans are “dropping fast because it’s a rigged election”, and ended the interview. --

Decision Desk HQ projects Nithya Raman wins the second of two spots in the CA Los Angeles Mayor Nonpartisan Primary. 🎯Los Angeles Scoop's Take on the Matter: A woman with absolutely zero following, no groundswell of support, and no name ID absolutely killed it in mail-in voting in Los Angeles. We are not surprised. --

Jew Hating LA Teachers Declare Zionism to be “Racism”, Expel Jewish Teacher The United Teachers Los Angeles’ House of Representatives voted last week to expel antisemitism watchdog and Jewish teacher Amy Leserman, and declared Zionism to be “racism”. Leserman was given no charges, hearing, or trial. --

California Men Charged in ISIS Terror Plot Targeting US Servicemembers On Friday the FBI arrested Elias Shamsaldeen, 21, of Porterville, California; and Bereen Dzayee, 25, of Lakeside, California, on charges they conspired to provide material support to ISIS. The two men, along with a man from Kansas, allegedly tried to develop a crypto scheme to purchase RPG’s and drones to be used to attacked U.S. servicemembers. All three men are U.S. citizens. --

AI Could Crack This Shul Lock Challenge in Seconds A photo making the rounds online shows a shul door lock with a Hebrew riddle posted above the keypad instead of a numeric code. While it may seem clever, many are pointing out that modern AI tools can often solve these types of riddles almost instantly, potentially defeating the purpose of using them as a security measure. As AI becomes more advanced, traditional "security through obscurity" methods may not be as effective as they once were. --

People of the Community — Coming Soon on LA Scoop Every community has incredible people with unique stories, inspiring journeys, successful businesses, meaningful chesed projects, and contributions that make a difference. LA Scoop is launching a new feature: People of the Community — a spotlight on the individuals who help make our community special. Do you have an interesting story to share? Have you overcome challenges, built something meaningful, dedicated yourself to helping others, or have a unique talent, career, or passion that others would enjoy learning about? We'd love to hear from you. To be considered for a future feature, send us a message if you would like to be highlighted. --

In latest vote drop, Nithya Raman explodes to a roughly 22,000 vote lead over Spencer Pratt. They were only about 3,000 apart after yesterday’s drop. --

Los Angeles Scoop Poll: Something Smells Fishy about the Mayors Election LA Scoop ran the same poll across our WhatsApp groups asking: "Do you believe that Raman beat Pratt?" Combined Results: ▪️ Yes: (7.9%) ▪️ No: (92.1%) While this is an informal poll and not representative of the overall electorate, the results were strikingly consistent across all groups, with more than 9 out of 10 respondents saying they do not believe Raman beat Pratt. We don't know where this will go but over 90% doubt of a secure election is concerning. --

Crash Blocks Northbound Traffic at Highland & 3rd Emergency crews are on the scene of a crash at the intersection of Highland Avenue and 3rd Street in the La Brea area. Hatzolah and LAFD units are responding, and northbound traffic on Highland is currently blocked while crews work the scene. --

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First-Ever Kosher Restaurant Coming to CSUN A major milestone for Jewish life at CSUN: the keys have officially been handed over for Karne, the university's first-ever kosher restaurant. Located in the CSUN bookstore complex, Karne is scheduled to open in August 2026 and will provide students, faculty, and visitors with on-campus kosher dining for the first time in the university's history. The project is the culmination of years of advocacy and effort by students, community members, and campus leaders who worked to bring kosher food options to campus. Chabad at CSUN also thanked university leadership, supporters, and partners who helped make the project a reality, with special recognition to Rabbi Mendy Paul, who will oversee the restaurant's operations. While receiving the keys marks a major achievement, work is now underway to prepare the space ahead of the grand opening later this summer. --

Steve Hilton Calls for Bipartisan Support on California Voter ID Measure California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton is urging support for a voter ID initiative that is expected to appear on the November ballot. In a post on X, Hilton said voter ID is the "simplest, best way" to improve election security and speed up election results. He also claimed that 70% of Californians support the proposal. Hilton announced that he has invited former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to join him in campaigning for the measure, calling for a "united front for better elections." The voter ID proposal is expected to be a major topic of debate ahead of the November election. --

Rav Pini Dunner, Los Angeles Rav, Reveals Why He Launched A Campaign To End Discrimination Against Sephardim In Charedi Schools READ MORE 👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/06/08/exclusive-rav-pini-dunner-reveals-why-he-launched-a-campaign-to-end-discrimination-against-sephardim-in-charedi-schools/ --

Spencer Pratt Posts Cryptic Duck Photo After LA Mayor Race Loss Hours after losing his bid for Los Angeles mayor and failing to make the November runoff, Spencer Pratt posted a cryptic image of a lone duck floating on calm water at sunset. What do you think it means ? --

Skid Row homeless claim they’ve been paid to vote for Karen Bass and Nithya Raman A series of shocking videos show homeless residents on Los Angeles’ Skid Row claiming they were paid to vote for Mayor Karen Bass and councilwoman Nithya Raman. The footage, recorded near 7th Street and Flower Street in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday morning, has since been provided to the Department of Justice. It also follows revelations that thousands of homeless voters were registered to shelters where they didn’t live. Read more here: https://nypost.com/2026/06/09/us-news/la-skid-row-homeless-claim-theyve-been-paid-to-vote-for-karen-bass-and-nithya-raman/ --

LA Voters May Have Just Voted to Raise Their Own Taxes While much of the attention has been focused on Nithya Raman's late surge, another surprising development has emerged from the ongoing ballot count. Measure ER, which appeared headed for defeat on Election Night, has steadily gained support as additional ballots have been counted and now appears to be on track for passage. If approved, the measure will raise Los Angeles County's sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for the next five years. --

Fight Breaks Out in Front of Shul Near Spaulding & Melrose A video circulating on social media shows a group of teenagers, reportedly students from a local high school, involved in a fight directly in front of the shul near Spaulding and Melrose. --

JUST A TEST - Emergency Alert Test to be Conducted Today at 1pm in South Bay, in Preparation for the World Cup --

FLASHBACK VIDEO: Undercover Video Alleges Cash-for-Signatures Scheme on LA’s Skid Row James O’Keefe’s OMG team reveals footage from Skid Row alleging that homeless individuals were offered cash, cigarettes, and marijuana in exchange for signing election petitions and voter registration forms. The video appears to show petition circulators offering $2 to $10 per signature, with some allegedly encouraging people to use fake addresses, including one saying, “You can just fake an address.” The investigation also claims taxpayer-funded housing organization staff directed people toward the petitioners and coached them on plausible deniability. OMG says it documented 28 instances of cash or items being exchanged for signatures. --

President Trump Tells Says His Claims of Voter Fraud Forced California to Advance Steve Hilton to the Runoff Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, President Trump said: “I started talking about Steve Hilton who’s a fantastic guy and I saw them say it was going to be two weeks before they knew, and I started hitting them.” Trump went on to say: “And they approved Steve Hilton very quickly,” he said. “There was too much heat on them.” Trump implied Spencer Pratt did not advance in the LA Mayoral race due to voter fraud, saying: “After a week, they determined that a kid who’s leading and had all the mojo, all of the sudden he doesn’t make the runoff, and then I hit them hard on that.” --

Rabbi Yitzi Hurwitz, a Los Angeles rabbi living with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), shared a beautiful message thanking people for wrapping tefillin in his honor and expressing how much it means to him. What makes it even more moving is that Rabbi Yitzi is completely paralyzed and communicates using a special eye-tracking computer. A message like this can take him 10–15 minutes to write, one letter at a time, with only his eyes. The fact that he took the time and effort to write such heartfelt words is incredibly inspiring. --

Palisades Fire Trial Begins - Man Accused of Starting Fire Could Face Up to 45 Years in Prison 30 year old Jonathan Rinderknecht has been charged with three federal crimes for allegedly starting what would go on to become one of the worst disasters in LA history. Rinderknecht has not guilty. --

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El Niño Is Back — What Could It Mean for L.A.? El Niño is a climate pattern marked by warmer-than-average ocean temperatures in parts of the Pacific Ocean. For Los Angeles, it often means a greater chance of rain, cooler temperatures, and more frequent stormy weather during the winter months. --

Anti-Israel California State Senate Candidate Randy Villegas (D) Advances to Runoff Villegas defeated moderate Jasmeet Bains, who received $500,000 in ad buys from a pro-Israel group. Villegas will advance to the runoff to face incumbent Rep. David Valadao (R), who is backed by AIPAC. Villegas, who is endorsed by Bernie Sanders, has called Israel a "genocidal regime,” and has received support from a “Pro-Palestinian” super PAC called American Priorities PAC. --

World Cup Gets Underway - First Game in LA Starts Tomorrow 8 World Cup games are scheduled to take place at Sofi Stadium, starting tomorrow when USA takes on Paraguay. The biggest traffic issues are expected in the areas surrounding Inglewood, LAX, and the I-405 and I-105 corridors. Metro's special World Cup transportation plan includes direct shuttle service, expanded train schedules, and additional parking locations throughout the region. --

Trump Administration Halts Funding for LA Homeless Agency, Starts Fraud Investigation The Trump administration is halting federal funding for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) as HUD investigates "obvious fraud," and ”wanton mismanagement.” LAHSA has received nearly $1 billion dollars from the federal government since 2021. LAHSA has been unable to verify the existence of almost 2,300 housing sites it’s responsible for. Public audits have found the agency routinely pays service providers late, and is unable to properly monitor millions of dollars worth of contracts due to poor record keeping. --

Mayor Karen Bass’s Brother Suing LA Over Palisades Fire Kenneth D. Bass, the brother of Mayor Karen Bass, is one of many plaintiffs suing the city of LA and others after losing his home in the Palisades Fire - that his sister presided over. Mayor Bass was infamously in Ghana during the fire. According to the lawsuit, Kenneth’s home was totally burnt down, and he suffered "Smoke Inhalation" and "Emotional Distress." Mayor Bass declined an interview request on the subject. --

Facebook and Instagram Outage - Latest Updates Widespread issues were reported this morning on Instagram and Facebook. Meta confirmed the issues, saying: “We’re aware people are currently having trouble accessing our services. We’re working on it.” As of now, the Facebook issues appear to be resolving, with fewer outages being reported. NordVPN now lists Facebook as “online.” However the Instagram issues appear to be slower to resolve, with NordVPN saying “Instagram is down.” --

Fire breaks out at Six Flags Magic Mountain Yesterday a fire broke out underneath the legendary X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. Footage from the park showed a palm tree engulfed in flames underneath the roller coaster. The fire spread to cover about half an acre, and blanketed the area with smoke. Fire crews prevented the blaze from threatening any nearby structures, and no evacuations were needed. No guests or firefighters suffered any injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. --

🔥A visibly upset Spencer Pratt goes on the War Path in his latest video drop. (Alert - He uses bad language in the video) --

250 Taxpayer Funded Apartments for the Homeless Sitting Empty The master leasing initiative championed by Mayor Bass uses taxpayer funds to rent apartment buildings to house the homeless. However, data shows that over a third of the units remain empty. In comparison, San Francisco’s similar program has a 9% vacancy rate. --

Disneyland License Plates Coming to California? The California State Treasurer’s Office is considering a proposal to offer Disneyland license plates to California drivers, with proceeds going towards 13 children’s hospitals across the state. The specialized plates would cost $50 for sequential numbers, or $103 for a personalized versions. Annual renewal fees would be $40 and $83, respectively. More than 44,000 people have added their names to the interest list, which can be found on the state treasurer’s website. --