OC Supervisors Take Direct Control Of Anti-Hate Group’s Staff
hate crimes
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The changes give supervisors the power to fire the commission’s executive director at any time, for any reason, and pick the replacement.
Supervisors Postpone Decision on Control of Human Relations Commission
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The proposal would grant supervisors direct authority over the commission’s staff, who seek to reduce hate crimes and improve community relations with police.
Two OC Supervisors Seek Direct Authority Over Pro-Diversity Group’s Staff
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The Human Relations Commission effort is the third attempt this year by Andrew Do and Michelle Steel to increase the influence county supervisors have over other organizations.
San Bernardino Attack Fueled Jump in Local Hate Incidents Against Muslims
Countywide
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Hate incidents targeting the Muslim community tripled from 2014 to 2015, according to a report from the OC Human Relations Commission. Meanwhile, hate crimes against African Americans reached their lowest point ever.
OC Muslims Voice Concerns About Backlash
Anaheim
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Anaheim police held an open forum with the area’s Muslim community Wednesday to discuss their safety concerns in the wake of the San Bernardino massacre.
Community Forum Focuses on Police Accountability
Santa Ana
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Attendees of the forum, held by Connect-to-Council, said the Santa Ana Police Department must be held to higher accountability standards if it is to have a credible community policing program.
Should Supervisors Have Greater Say in Work of Human Relations Council?
County Government
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Supervisor Andrew Do said he wanted supervisors to get more involved before OC Human Relations’ contract is renewed next year. That didn’t sit well with Supervisor Todd Spitzer.
Gadfly’s Hate Speech Used in Latest Attack on Anaheim Mayor
Anaheim
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A resident’s rant against Jews and homosexuals during a City Council meeting has become the center of another political battle in Anaheim.
Hate Crimes Far More Frequent Than Prosecutions Show
Countywide
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An African-American family’s recent experience is a reminder that suspected hate crimes are infrequently solved and prosecuted. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t happening.
Supervisors Give Human Relations Commission a Temporary Reprieve
County Government
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They delay until next week a final decision on cutting funding for the commission as part of final county budget adoption.