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Though the diwan may seem exotic and strange to those unfamiliar with Sikhism or Indian customs, it’s actually something that’s been happening regularly in the North State for more than 100 years.

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.

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.

"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."

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.

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.

"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

Crowd catches suspect right after the Sacramento killing.