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Crime & Safety

Monday’s march, attended by people of all ages -- including many Piedmonters -- brought together nearly 15,000 supporters.

Police in multiple cities are using supposedly “nonlethal” crowd-control methods from rubber bullets to tear gas bombs to pepper-spray projectiles.

A group, separate from the peaceful youth-led protest, began throwing rocks and bottles at officers.

Gov. Gavin Newsom says protestors taking to the streets after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd are justified in their anger.

The order requires all non-exempted persons to remain indoors between the hours of 8 pm and 5 am through June 5.

The arrests were for crimes including shooting at officers, vandalism, looting and illegal possession of firearms.

Peaceful protests gave way to weekend violence across California; state of emergency declared for LA County.

Oakland police were dealing with several hotspots of illegal activity throughout Sunday night.

PPD is actively monitoring the night's events and stands ready to respond if needed.

Police in all these places ask that the public stay away from these areas Sunday night.