OAKLAND, California (AP) — On any springtime Saturday, a steady stream of Catholic quinceañeras can be seen promenading along the blooming rose bushes and gushing fountains of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints temple in Oakland. It’s a favorite among the 15-year-olds, who travel from all parts of […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A measure strengthening Utah’s hate crimes law is being hailed as historic as Gov. Gary Herbert signs it into law. Herbert said at a signing-ceremony Tuesday the law sends a message that “every individual in our society is worthy of dignity, respect and love.” The […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A bid to strengthen the state’s hate-crimes law passed its first vote on Monday following an occasionally emotional debate over the long-stalled idea that’s been gaining steam since the beating of a Latino man in Salt Lake City. The state has reached a tipping point […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A proposal to strengthen Utah’s hate-crimes law will get a hearing, marking a potential turning point for the idea long stuck in legislative gridlock, lawmakers said Tuesday. Republican sponsor Sen. Daniel Thatcher said the bill will be publicly discussed on Thursday, and he’s confident that […]
