Oklahoma schools chief wants to make students watch announcement of new religious department
In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."
In the video, the state superintendent prays for President-elect Donald Trump and says religious liberty has been attacked and patriotism mocked “by woke teachers unions."
Oakland Diocese creates survivor's fund; victims call it a scam
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, which filed for bankruptcy last year in the wake of hundreds of child sex abuse lawsuits, said Sunday that it will create a survivors' trust to compensate victims of the church.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland, which filed for bankruptcy last year in the wake of hundreds of child sex abuse lawsuits, said Sunday that it will create a survivors' trust to compensate victims of the church.
Fire burns monk's quarters at San Francisco Buddhist temple
At least 15 people were displaced when a fire in the Mission District broke out at a Buddhist temple in San Francisco.
At least 15 people were displaced when a fire in the Mission District broke out at a Buddhist temple in San Francisco.
Ex-coach at San Jose's Valley Christian High School charged with selling child porn
San Jose police have been investigating the case since August 2023 but turned it over to the FBI.
San Jose police have been investigating the case since August 2023 but turned it over to the FBI.
Redwood City church food bank facing $5,000 per month rental increase
For the last 25 years, VERBO has helped struggling families in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City through its programs that include a food bank, youth activities and ESL classes.
For the last 25 years, VERBO has helped struggling families in the North Fair Oaks neighborhood of Redwood City through its programs that include a food bank, youth activities and ESL classes.
Jewish community celebrates Rosh Hashanah in SF
This Wednesday marked the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.
This Wednesday marked the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.
Man convicted after San Francisco synagogue is burglarized, vandalized
A San Francisco jury has found a man guilty of breaking into and vandalizing a synagogue, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced.
A San Francisco jury has found a man guilty of breaking into and vandalizing a synagogue, the San Francisco District Attorney's Office announced.
More Americans identify as "religiously unaffiliated" than 10 years ago, especially this group
More Americans are identifying as "religiously unaffiliated," rising from 21% in 2013 to 27% in 2023. Discover which age groups are driving this shift and how white Christian populations are declining while Christians of color and non-Christian religions remain steady.
More Americans are identifying as "religiously unaffiliated," rising from 21% in 2013 to 27% in 2023. Discover which age groups are driving this shift and how white Christian populations are declining while Christians of color and non-Christian religions remain steady.
Hate crime charge filed against Fremont driver
A man was charged with a hate crime after he allegedly pointed a replica gun while shouting racial slurs at a man on a freeway, officials said.
A man was charged with a hate crime after he allegedly pointed a replica gun while shouting racial slurs at a man on a freeway, officials said.
Former employee sentenced in stealing from NorCal church
The former administrator was convicted for using the Northern California church's credit cards to make purchases at a hair salon, stores, vacation rental services, and buying VIP concert tickets and repaid the funds by using the church's money, including money from the church's food pantry.
The former administrator was convicted for using the Northern California church's credit cards to make purchases at a hair salon, stores, vacation rental services, and buying VIP concert tickets and repaid the funds by using the church's money, including money from the church's food pantry.
Drunk woman tried to drown 3-year-old-girl, hurt her brother because they were Muslim: indictment
Investigators say Elizabeth Wolf was drunk and made racial statements before approaching a Palestinian woman wearing a hijab and her two kids at a Euless apartment pool. She's now formally charged with attempted capital murder with an added hate crime enhancement.
Investigators say Elizabeth Wolf was drunk and made racial statements before approaching a Palestinian woman wearing a hijab and her two kids at a Euless apartment pool. She's now formally charged with attempted capital murder with an added hate crime enhancement.
Map: The most religious US states in 2024, according to report
A new report ranks the U.S. states that care the most about religion, and the ones where it’s less important, based on a number of metrics.
A new report ranks the U.S. states that care the most about religion, and the ones where it’s less important, based on a number of metrics.
'Go to California': Oklahoma State Superintendent slams districts refusing to integrate Bible into curriculum
Louisiana garnered similar controversy earlier this year after passing a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.
Louisiana garnered similar controversy earlier this year after passing a law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom.
US, world leaders denounce Paris Olympics opening ceremony's mocking of Last Supper
Several U.S. and world lawmakers are denouncing the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, after drag queens and artists made a spectacle of the Leonardo DaVinci painting, the Last Supper, which depicts the last meal Jesus had with his apostles.
Several U.S. and world lawmakers are denouncing the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony, after drag queens and artists made a spectacle of the Leonardo DaVinci painting, the Last Supper, which depicts the last meal Jesus had with his apostles.
Former school district janitor charged for allegedly molesting teens during church trips
A South Bay man was charged for allegedly molesting teenage children at his house during church trips, according to Santa Clara County prosecutors.
A South Bay man was charged for allegedly molesting teenage children at his house during church trips, according to Santa Clara County prosecutors.
Oklahoma's top education official orders Bible instruction in public schools
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has mandated Bible instruction in public schools for grades 5 through 12, causing backlash from civil rights groups and uncertainty about his authority to enforce the order.
Maryland couple among those who died on pilgrimage to Mecca during extreme heat
FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter.
FOX 5 learned over the weekend, a Bowie, Maryland couple who left earlier this month to embark on an Islamic pilgrimage died due to the extreme heat, according to the couple’s daughter.
Louisiana classrooms must display Ten Commandments under new law
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Racist abuse towards Muslim group in San Francisco caught on video
A hateful incident was captured on a holy day for Muslims in San Francisco. A group from a San Francisco mosque was celebrating Eid al-Adha in John McLaren Park on Monday when a man walking two dogs passed by shouting expletives and making threats. There is video of the incident.
A hateful incident was captured on a holy day for Muslims in San Francisco. A group from a San Francisco mosque was celebrating Eid al-Adha in John McLaren Park on Monday when a man walking two dogs passed by shouting expletives and making threats. There is video of the incident.
Oakland church left without electricity, water, seating after vandals gut sanctuary
The Mountain Of Fire and Miracles Ministries church in Oakland was left without electricity, water and chairs after being repeatedly targeted by burglars and vandals.
The Mountain Of Fire and Miracles Ministries church in Oakland was left without electricity, water and chairs after being repeatedly targeted by burglars and vandals.