Source: The KCRA Channel

http://www.thekcrachannel.com/sac/news/localnews/stories/news-localnews-102375820011021-211050.html

On October 21, 2001, The KCRA Channel in Sacramento reported "Lockyer Speaks To Sikh Community: Attorney General Confirms Hate Crimes Up." The online news source stated, "The number of hate crimes in California has risen sharply since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and Attorney General Bill Lockyer told Sacramento's Sikhs on Wednesday that he would lead the fight against those who commit hate crimes."