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“The Office of Attorney General, Rob Bonta released the ‘2023 Hate Crime in California Report’ Friday.

Overall reported hate crimes in California have decreased the past year, but hate crimes towards some communities within state have increased, including criminal acts targeting the LGBTQ+ community.

According to the ‘2023 Hate Crimes in California Report’ there was an increase in Anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes by 86 percent.

“I have to say, it doesn’t surprise me, given the climate that we’re living in,” said Palm Springs Resident, Andy Shearer…”

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