A South Bay task force on hate crimes became a reality after the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to establish it. The 5-0 vote came September 10. The task force will be charged with working with government agencies, community organizations, and individuals to tackle violence against vulnerable communities. Board of Supervisors Vice President Cindy Chavez proposed the task force following the Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting in July where three people were killed and 17 others were injured. […]
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