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Facing Legal Pressure, Oakland Police Announce Tip Line, Gang Initiative

October 4, 2012, 5:07 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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Under legal pressure, Oakland police are unveiling two new programs they hope will help fight the spike in violent crime in the city. Five men were shot to death in a 18-hour period Monday night and Tuesday in the city. … Continue reading »

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In Wake of Wisconsin Killings, Bay Area Sikhs Struggle to Educate Their Neighbors

August 6, 2012, 4:58 pm • Posted by Laird Harrison
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The Bay Area's Sikh-American community is reeling from Sunday's massacre at a Sikh temple in Wisconsin. The shooting rampage carried out by a U.S. Army veteran left six dead and three wounded. It has also left the Sikh community grappling … Continue reading »

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