Police arrest man for Berkeley synagogue hate crimes
Police arrested a 37-year-old man after he yelled anti-Semitic statements Saturday inside a synagogue and in front of a Jewish community center in Berkeley. Officers …
State removes capacity limits on places of worship, cultural cermonies
California public health officials updated the state’s guidance for places of worship and cultural ceremonies Monday, removing capacity limits for both indoor and outdoor gatherings. …
SCU president, Jesuit priest on leave amid allegations of misconduct ‘in adult settings’
A Santa Clara Jesuit priest who presided over an inaugural Mass for President Joe Biden remained silent Friday following unspecified allegations of misconduct. Rev. Kevin …
FBI offers reward for arrest in’cowardly’ arson attack on Armenian church
FBI officials in San Francisco are asking for the public’s help to solve an arson fire that badly damaged an Armenian church — offering a …
Judge issues temporary restraining order church challenging Covid-19 indoor worship limits
A Santa Clara County judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday against Calvary Chapel San Jose preventing the church from conducting indoor services in excess …
Divided appellate panel rejects emergency order to block state restrictions on places of worship
A divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit on Thursday refused to enjoin California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s executive order restricting …
DOJ accuses Breed of discrimination in health policies for places of worship
The U.S. Department of Justice Friday sent a letter to San Francisco Mayor London Breed outlining concerns over a public health policy allowing only one …
Suspected arson attack on Armenian church causes extensive damage
Police are investigating a suspected arson that took place early Thursday morning at an Armenian church in San Francisco’s Laurel Heights neighborhood. Firefighters initially responded …
Walnut Creek approves $20 million tax-exempt bond for Christian school construction
The Walnut Creek City Council on Tuesday approved the issuance of up to $20 million in tax-exempt bonds by a local Christian school to build …
State issues guidelines to reopen places of worship during pandemic
The state of California announced new guidelines Monday allowing places of worship to resume operating during the Covid-19 pandemic. Places of worship will be required …
Museum rings in new year with 2,100-pound Japanese bell
A 16th century Japanese bell will be struck 108 times during a New Year’s Eve ceremony at San Francisco’s Asian Art Museum by visitors wishing …
Martinez lights menorah in city’s first formal Hanukkah observation
The City of Martinez will observe Hanukkah by lighting a menorah every evening at dusk for eight days, starting Sunday, at the Main Street Plaza …
After months of debate, supes approve 15.8-acre San Martin Islamic center
A new Muslim cemetery, mosque and cultural center project in San Martin was green-lighted by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors following an appeal …