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After Eviction Notice, State Secures Settlement Protecting Rights of Childcare Providers

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) recently reached a settlement with a landlord who allegedly tried to evict a tenant for running a day care out of her rental home in San Joaquin County. As part of the settlement, the landlord agreed to training, updating their rental policies, and compensating the tenant.

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CRD Announces $150K Settlement with City of Compton to Resolve Sexual Harassment Allegations

Earlier this year, CRD got a complaint from a Compton Department of Public Works employee who alleged that they were retaliated against after reporting months of sexual harassment. As part of the settlement, the city will pay $150,000 and take steps to help ensure staff understand their civil rights in the workplace.

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School District Agrees to Training After Alleged Disability Discrimination

CRD launched an investigation into the Lemoore Union Elementary School District after a worker alleged they were reprimanded and eventually let go after requesting time off to treat a disability. Through voluntary mediation, the school district agreed to pay $90K and update policies to ensure future disability requests are handled correctly.

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UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK

California Civil Rights Department staff stand with government and community partners in front of the department's new mural in Oakland.

Together We Rise

In honor of United Against Hate Week (UAHW), we unveiled a new mural in Oakland's Chinatown that weaves the city's culture, communities, and symbols of peace together into a powerful vision of unity. We hope it serves as a lasting reminder that through love and action we can overcome hate.

This mural was created by IIlluminaries and was made possible by the Oakland Roots, San Jose Sharks, Oakland Ballers, Service West, and the Toishan Benevolent Association. Thank you for coming together to support this project!

Artists from Illuminaries sign printed copies of their new mural in Oakland for local school children.

Photos Courtesy of: Oakland Roots

California Business Consumer Services and Housing Agency Secretary Tomiquia Moss gives a speech during the unveiling of the new Together We Rise mural in Oakland

An Oakland third grader smiles with a printed copy of the new Together We Rise mural in Oakland

There's still time to join UAHW! Join us at one of the events below to connect with your community and help combat hate.

UPCOMING EVENTS

October 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM

Do you know your civil rights to be free from hate and intimidation? As part of UAHW, join our free webinar and learn more about how to report hate at home, work, in public, and at businesses. Spots are limited. Register now to secure your spot!

Community Solutions for Building Hate-Free Schools

October 25 | 11:30 AM | Pasadena

Join the California Commission on the State of Hate for a community forum aimed at preventing hate in schools. Share your concerns and learn from experts working to make campuses inclusive to all students.

Pride War Film Screening and Community Discussion

October 25 | 11:30 AM | Sonora

Join local community groups for a free event aimed at helping make Tuolumne County safer for all. CRD's Community Conflict Resolution Unit will help guide a discussion aimed at identifying community needs.

You can find more events for UAHW on the 2025 event calendar.

Community Health & Resource Fair

Selma

CRD will share disability, medical leave resources, and other civil rights resources at this event offering free health screenings.

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Takin It To The Streetz

Stockton

CRD will share CA vs Hate information and resources at this faith-based community event offering entertainment, food, haircuts, clothes, and phone giveaways.

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Veteran Stand Down

Santa Barbara

CRD will share information about how California's civil rights laws protect veterans and their families from discrimination. This event will also offer free healthcare screenings, employment assistance, clothing, crisis counseling and more.

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Housing Protections for People with Disabilities

Virtual

Are you looking for work with a criminal conviction on your record? Are you an employer conducting background checks on employees? Learn about legal protections for people looking for work with a conviction history.

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Want to see more events?

We're adding new events weekly on our website. Click the link to check out our full calendar and find an event near you. Hope to see you soon!

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Staff hand out bandanas to children at a California Versus Hate table during an Oakland Roots game.

Are you a marketing agency that wants to help make a difference in the lives of all Californians? We're looking for new proposals to help raise awareness of our CA vs Hate resource line and network. If you are passionate about reaching marginalized communities targeted for hate, click here to learn more and apply. You can always reach our CA vs Hate team to learn about other ways to support the program by reaching out to us at stophate@calcivilrights.ca.gov.

After Eviction Notice, State Secures Settlement Protecting Rights of Childcare Providers

Together We Rise

October 22, 2025 | 11:00 AM

Community Solutions for Building Hate-Free Schools

October 25 | 11:30 AM | Pasadena

Pride War Film Screening and Community Discussion

October 25 | 11:30 AM | Sonora

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