California DOJ 2023 Hate Crime Report Notes Fewer Hate Crimes in State – Crimes against LGBTQ+, Muslim and Jewish Show Uptick
By Crescenzo Vellucci Vanguard Sacramento Bureau Chief OAKLAND, CA – Hate crimes in California decreased in 2023…
Gascón Launches 1st Interfaith Advisory Board in LA County District Attorney History
By Cindy Chen LOS ANGELES, CA – Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón has made history…
DOJ Hosts Hate Crimes – Communication and De-escalation – Forum
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – It was billed as a Communication and De-escalation…
Guest Commentary: California Isn’t Immune to Anti-LGBTQ Hate – This Pride Month, We’re Fighting for Love.
By Senator Steve Padilla Pride month was born out of a desire to live freely, openly and…
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins Announces Charges in Muni Hate Incidents
By Paloma Sifuentes SAN FRANCISCO, CA – SF District Attorney Brookie Jenkins Thursday said in February Joseph…
CA Measure to Address Massive Increase in Hate Crimes OK’d by Key Committee
By Destiny Gurrola SACRAMENTO, CA – Legislation authored by CA State Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana)…
DOJ Charges California Man with Federal Hate Crimes for Allegedly Shooting Two Jewish Men
By Sunny Zhou LOS ANGELES, CA – The U.S. Department of Justice this week charged Jaime Tran,…
Sunday Commentary: We Have a Big Problem with No Clear Answer
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA -This week, the city council approved a statement against…
Commentary: The Problem of Local Hate Crimes Echoes The National Rise
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – Let me start by giving some praise to…
My View: The Rise of Anti-Semitism Is Concerning, but There Is a Silver Lining
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor One of the lessons of the Holocaust was that Hitler quickly…
DA and Others Discuss the Rising Problem of Hate Crimes Locally and Beyond
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Woodland, CA – There has been a rise in hate crimes…
Stop AAPI Hate Shares Findings on Anti-Asian Hate Crimes in U.S. Over Past Year
By Sonam Hundal SAN FRANCISCO, CA – In the last year, one out of every five Asian…
Progressive Orange County District Attorney Candidate Highlights Increase in Hate Crimes Under Current DA, Citing ‘Scandal’ Riddled Record of ‘Trump Republican’
By The Vanguard Staff ORANGE COUNTY, CA – A progressive candidate for Orange County District Attorney received…
Legislation to Strengthen Hate Crime Protections Moves to Governor
Bipartisan Legislation Would Implement Key Recommendations to Improve Law Enforcement Training and Coordination and Better Address Hate-Motivated…
SF District Attorney Partners with SFPD and SFSU on New Agreement on How to Handle Sex Assault, Violent Crimes and Hate Crimes
By Linh Nguyen SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco District Attorney’s Office has announced a new…
NCAPA, Stop AAPI Hate, 21 Other AAPI Organizations Ask President Biden to Increase His Effort to Protect AAPI Communities
By Joseph Shepard WASHINGTON DC – The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans, Stop AAPI Hate,…
Stop AAPI Hate Reports Increase of Hate Incidents Against AAPIs Over Last Year
By Ankita Joshi SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A new report released Thursday Stop AAPI Hate has…
Man in Los Angeles County Charged with Hate Crime Assault of Korean Woman
By Sydney Kaplan LOS ANGELES, CA – Melvin Taylor was charged with a hate crime assault during…
CA Governor Signs API Equity Budget in Response to Rising Anti-AAPI Hate Crime
By Marcia Barajas and Luke Kyaw SACRAMENTO, CA – Ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Attorney General Bonta Releases Broad Guidelines, Reports in the Face of Anti-Asian Hate Crimes
By Alexander Ramirez and Allison Hodge OAKLAND, CA – In response to the recent increase of hate…
