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San Diego Hate Crimes Target Religious Centers

01 May 2026 10:45

San Diego is experiencing a sharp rise in hate crimes targeting religious centers, with nearly half of all hate crimes in the city motivated by religion. - Antisemitic incidents in San Diego County rose 150% between 2024 and 2025.

- Anti-Muslim hate incidents reached a 30-year high nationally. - Anti-Sikh hate crimes hit record levels despite an overall decline in hate crimes.

- A retired sheriff's commander calls for community vigilance and better law enforcement accountability.

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