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Jessamyn Dodd

Jessamyn Dodd

Jessamyn Dodd is a television news anchor, reporter and writer in the Southern California area covering crime, politics and cultural issues.

“Those saying this was not a hate crime need to rethink what they define as hate,” the victim’s brother wrote.
At least 30 Jewish families had their transfer requests approved to leave the Oakland Unified School District, per media reports.
Heidi Gantwerk, president and CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Diego, spoke with JNS about a trip the Federation planned to Israel for local leaders.
Jewish economics scholar John Strauss told JNS that a video circulating about him on social media was taken out of context.
Joshua Greenstein, vice president of the Israel Wine Producers Association, says many Israeli wineries are facing a looming crisis.
Danielle Wisdom, who has family in Israel, told JNS that she tries to keep her emotions out of related discussions.
“Jewish students are feeling threatened, and they’ve told us that the response from UC and CSU has left them feeling unsupported,” said Scott Wiener, a Democratic member of the state Senate.
Ruth Mastron, president of the cultural center, told JNS that it has received a lot of support.
The man remained at the scene in what the coroner’s office has officially called a homicide.