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U.S. sues on behalf of Sikh prison inmate Read more: http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2011/03/16/US-sues-on-behalf-of-Sikh-prison-inmate/UPI-50571300306183/#ixzz1GoGiZ0ba SACRAMENTO, March 16 (UPI) -- The U.S. Justice Department sued the state of California on behalf of a Sikh prison...

Two Sikh Gentlemen Gunned Down in California: Law Enforcement Urged to Investigate as a Potential Hate Crime; Community Asked to be Vigilant HIGHLIGHTS: UNITED SIKHS has contacted Members of Congress, US Attorney's Office in California, and Department of Justice to ensure that...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sacramento Valley chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV) today offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals who gunned down two elderly Sikh men on...

The newly elected California Governor and the Attorney General are opposing the civil and economic rights of Sikh-Americans to work as prison officers in the state, a rights groups has alleged. "The State's decision to not just tolerate but to support this violation of civil rights is...

By Sandip Roy, Jan 18, 2011 9:45 AM California's new attorney general acknowledged her Indian heritage by including a 10-minute Indian classical dance performance at her inauguration, but Indian-American advocates are keen to see if Kamala Harris will move on the case of a bearded Sikh man...

C.A. Upholds Ruling Allowing Libel Action by Bay Area Sikh Panel Calls Anti-SLAPP Motion Abusive, Questions Wisdom of Absolute Right to Appeal Denial By KENNETH OFGANG, Staff Writer A court interpreter who helped found a Sikh temple in the Bay Area made out a prima facie case...

Punjab Avenue: a signboard that keeps disappearing in California county 2010-12-29 15:20:00 Los Angeles, Dec 29 (IANS) The signboard for Punjab Avenue, a street in California's Fresno County, has become such a favourite with thieves that officials have now mooted the idea of planting...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. Nov. 29, 2010 - The Sacramento Valley chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV) today called on the FBI to investigate a possible bias motive for an attack on a Sikh taxi driver who was attacked after apparently being mistaken for a Muslim. CAIR-SV...

Maryada of Nanaskari Movement (from the web site http://www.gurdwarananaksar.com/english/main_page_e.htm...

This is good news,something has come positive from Fremont gurdwara. To recognize and celebrate the outstanding leadership, scholarship, and character of Sikh youths, Fremont Gurdwara has established an annual scholarship fund. California, college-bound, high school seniors are eligible...

LOS ANGELES - After California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger vetoed a unanimously passed bill over the carrying of kirpan by Sikhs, the bill will be reintroduced in the state assembly. The bill - AB 504 - was introduced in February by assembly member Warren Furutani to educate law...

California Governor vetoes 'kirpan' bill Washington: A bill to educate law enforcement officers about the religious significance of 'kirpans' has been vetoed by California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who found it "unnecessary," drawing angry reaction from the Sikh community in the US...

April 23, 2009 (Washington, DC) – The Sikh American community has successfully urged the California Science Center to remove an anti-Sikh exhibit. Last week, the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) issued an action alert about the Target America museum exhibit at the...

CA Kirpan Education Bill Passes 59-0 Full Assembly Vote June 3rd, 2009 "The Sikh community... should not live in fear of arrest by law enforcement for carrying the kirpan." - Assembly...

California Assembly member Judy Chu, Chair of the Assembly Select Committee on Hate Crimes, recently convened two hearings to hear testimony and policy recommendations on hate crimes in the Sikh American Community. The hearings took place in both Northern and Southern California and community...

Both Gurpreet S. Gosal and Amandeep S. Dhami symbolize a lost first generation of Punjabi youth turning to a life strife with crime and hooliganism. The majority of Sikh youth growing up as the first generation of immigrants come from homes where both parents have to work extreme hours to make...

View Page The Blessed Bibi Ranbir Kaur Khalsa of California Ramesh Seth* * 231-b, Jolly Maker Apt 1, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai. 400005. Email: ramesh@swifturtle.com Fresno is primarily an agricultural community. It falls in Central Valley of California, famous for its fruits. Almonds...

Sikh community in US shocked over Indian restaurateurs' killing-Indians Abroad-The Times of India Sikh community in US shocked over Indian restaurateurs' killing 30 Dec 2007, 1239 hrs IST,PTI Print Save EMail Write to Editor SILICON VALLEY: The killing of two Sikh brothers in...

California school books won't have any image of Guru Nanak now, Sikhs want one July 13, 2007 SACRAMENTO...

The textbook contained a depiction of the founder of the Sikh religion wearing a crown and was deemed offensive. More...