"California Bolsters Security Measures Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict"

California has launched a hotline to track and respond to hate crimes amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has the potential to impact the state's large Jewish and Muslim communities. The hotline, called "California vs Hate," has already received over 400 reports since its launch in May. The state has also increased security measures and allocated grants to enhance security for nonprofit and religious organizations at risk of hate crimes. Legislators initially dismissed the idea of a hate crime hotline in 2017 but revived it in response to an uptick in hostility against Asian Americans. Concerns are growing about a potential increase in hate incidents as a result of the war, prompting outreach efforts to mosques, synagogues, and cultural groups.