After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds

LOS ANGELES — Rabbi Amy Bernstein says the wind-whipped fire in January 2025 that scorched much of the Pacific Palisades, destroying her home and damaging her synagogue, “blew everything open” for the community’s faith leaders. “If our hearts must break, let them break open,” said the rabbi, who leads Kehillat Israel where 300 families out … Read more

U.S. naval destroyers have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM says

Two U.S. Navy destroyers had transited the Strait of Hormuz to begin mine-clearing operations in the vital waterway, U.S. Central Command said Saturday. The destroyers crossed through the Strait and operated in the Arabian Gulf, CENTCOM said on social media. Additional U.S. forces, including underwater drones, will “join the clearance effort in the coming days,” … Read more

Black Hawk helicopter crossed path of United flight near California’s John Wayne Airport, FAA says

A California Air National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crossed the path of a United Airlines flight headed towards John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Tuesday evening.  The Federal Aviation Administration said United Airlines Flight 589 was approaching the airport around 8:40 p.m. when a Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter “crossed in front” of the flight’s … Read more

Black Hawk helicopter crossed path of United flight near California’s John Wayne Airport, FAA says

A U.S. Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter crossed the path of a United Airlines flight headed towards John Wayne Airport in Orange County on Tuesday evening.  The Federal Aviation Administration said United Airlines Flight 589 was approaching the airport around 8:40 p.m. when a Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter “crossed in front” of the flight’s … Read more