Browsing Tag: Sacramento

Man In 70s Fights Off Armed Robber

A man in his 70s fought off a masked gunman attempting to rob a Sacramento convenience store, Better Trade Market on 12th Avenue, Saturday night, officers said. Police dubbed the man chased off by Baldev Singh Dhillon as the "Evil Clown Robber" because of the mask he was wearing.
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USA’s 1st Punjabi charter school opening in California

Named Sacramento Valley Charter School, its mission includes promoting “a culture of strong social and family values” and it will provide a “rigorous” curriculum. It aims at meeting “academic, social and emotional needs” of the children.
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Punjabi Charter School Established in Sacramento Area

"This is a great day for the Sacramento area and the Punjabi community," said Dr. Narinder Dhaliwal, Chairman of the SVCS Board of Directors. "After over a year of planning, negotiation and lobbying, we are thankful to the School Board for granting our petition. This is a great opportunity to create an institution that will be a jewel for the entire community."
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Sikh Community Opens its Doors to FOX40

FOX40 cameras went inside the Sacramento Sikh temple Sunday to get a very personal look at a what some describe as a misunderstood faith. In the last few months, 3 Sikh were attacked locally -- two shot, one fatally and another beaten, and it's entirely possible those attacks can be blamed on mistaken identity.
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Sacramento Gurdwara opens doors to community

The Sacramento Sikh Temple opened its door to the local media Sunday afternoon for a tour of the temple in an effort to build better education and awareness.
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Sikh march carries message of peace, unity

"We want to show the world that this is the way that we all can live. The world needs this kind of unity," said Darshan Singh Mundy
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