Los Angeles

Jamie Lee Curtis likens LA fires to 'war-torn' Gaza, sparking controversy

"But the entire Pacific Palisades looks like, unfortunately, Gaza or one of these war-torn countries," Curtis stated in the viral clip.

Big Los Angeles wildfire switches direction, posing new threat despite winds easing

Six blazes in Los Angeles have killed at least 11 people and destroyed nearly 54 square miles of land.

By REUTERS
11/01/2025

2024 was the hottest year on record, scientists say

Scientists claim that the last 10 years were the hottest on record

By REUTERS
10/01/2025

When flames consume everything, hope and humanity prevail

As so many people’s lives and livelihoods hang in the balance, all we can continue to do is show up and offer whatever help we can.

Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen

As wildfires rage across LA, synagogues open doors to evacuees and Jewish groups mobilize aid, while rabbi who lost home vows 'we will rebuild together.'

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
09/01/2025

Pasadena synagogue burns down as fires rage across Southern California

Southern California has long been vulnerable to devastating fires, but climate change has altered weather patterns that in the past largely limited fire season to only parts of the year.

By PHILISSA CRAMER/JTA
08/01/2025

Famed Jewish record producer Richard Perry dies at 82

Colleagues memorialize one of the main movers of the Los Angeles music and film celebrity world in the 1970s.

Los Angeles: Anti-Jewish crimes rise by 90%, anti-Israeli crimes by 450%

Anti-religion-motivated crimes surpassed sexual orientation crimes to become the second greatest motivation, representing 20% of hate-motivated crimes.

Holocaust survivor ‘wisdom project’ launched in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Holocaust Museum has already begun this process with partners in Atlanta and New Zealand.

By SOFIA WALLACE
10/11/2024

36th Israel Film Festival in Los Angeles celebrates the Jewish state's cinema

The festival’s opening-night gala will feature the West Coast Premiere of Tom Nesher’s Come Closer at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.

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