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Jessamyn Dodd

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

Smile Plus Dentistry & Orthodontics in El Cajon, Calif. Source: Google Street View.

Community unhappy with police in probe of murder of Jewish dentist

“Those saying this was not a hate crime need to rethink what they define as hate,” the victim’s brother wrote.

Jessamyn Dodd

Mar. 4, 2024

Hundreds of teachers, parents and supporters march at a strike rally in Oakland, Calif. on May 8, 2023. Credit: Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock.

Citing Jew-hatred, Jewish families seek transfers out of Oakland school district

At least 30 Jewish families had their transfer requests approved to leave the Oakland Unified School District, per media reports.

Jessamyn Dodd

Jan. 18, 2024

One of the ravaged communities in southern Israel visited by a group of Jewish leaders and clergy from San Diego, who traveled there in the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7 terror attacks as part of a trip organized by the Jewish Federation of San Diego, Nov. 27-30, 2023. Photo by Guy Yechiely.

‘No words’ for destruction from Hamas attacks, San Diego Federation head says

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.

Jessamyn Dodd

Dec. 11, 2023

Tommy Trojan statue at the University of Southern California (USC). Credit: Ryan Sabillo/Shutterstock.

‘They are not on my side,’ suspended professor says of USC

Jewish economics scholar John Strauss told JNS that a video circulating about him on social media was taken out of context.

Jessamyn Dodd

Nov. 29, 2023

Joshua Greenstein, vice president of the Israel Wine Producers Association. Credit: Courtesy.

US trade group helps Israeli wine industry at peak harvest time

Joshua Greenstein, vice president of the Israel Wine Producers Association, says many Israeli wineries are facing a looming crisis.

Jessamyn Dodd

Nov. 17, 2023

School-age teens crossing the street in the Mission Bay area of San Diego. Credit: Conchi Martinez/Shutterstock.

‘Being a teacher right now is hard,’ says San Diego primary-school educator

Danielle Wisdom, who has family in Israel, told JNS that she tries to keep her emotions out of related discussions.

Jessamyn Dodd

Nov. 17, 2023

A sign outside of the University of California, Berkeley. Credit: EQRoy/Shutterstock.

California Legislative Jewish Caucus outraged at antisemitism ‘explosion’ at state universities

“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.

Jessamyn Dodd

Nov. 10, 2023

House of Israel, one of 31 international “houses” in San Diego’s 1,200-acre Balboa Park, opened mere months after Israel declared independence in 1948. Photo by Jessamyn Dodd.

House of Israel center working with San Diego police after vandalism

Ruth Mastron, president of the cultural center, told JNS that it has received a lot of support.

Jessamyn Dodd

Nov. 9, 2023

The crime scene where Paul Kessler, 69, falls to the ground at a pro-Palestinian rally in the Los Angeles area of California on Nov. 6, 2023. Source: StopAntisemitism.org.

Ventura County sheriff: Suspect in killing of Paul Kessler cooperating

The man remained at the scene in what the coroner’s office has officially called a homicide.

Jessamyn Dodd

Nov. 7, 2023