News Newsom empathizes with protesters as Trump threatens military intervention By Jocelyn Wiener | CALmatters | June 1, 2020 Gov. Gavin Newsom says protestors taking to the streets after the Minneapolis police killing of George Floyd are justified in their anger.
Featured in Category Alameda County Sheriff issues nighttime curfew in effect through Friday By Exedra Staff | June 1, 2020 The order requires all non-exempted persons to remain indoors between the hours of 8 pm and 5 am through June 5.
Bay Area Oakland, San Leandro report widespread looting, OPD makes 60 arrests By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | June 1, 2020 The arrests were for crimes including shooting at officers, vandalism, looting and illegal possession of firearms.
Bay Area Much of CA under curfew as unrest continues By Emily Hoeven | Bay City News | June 1, 2020 Peaceful protests gave way to weekend violence across California; state of emergency declared for LA County.
Bay Area Police, looters still tangling in several Bay Area cities By Sam Richards | Bay City News | June 1, 2020 Oakland police were dealing with several hotspots of illegal activity throughout Sunday night.
City Chief Bowers asks residents to stay home and stay safe By Sam Richards | Bay City News | May 31, 2020 PPD is actively monitoring the night's events and stands ready to respond if needed.
Bay Area George Floyd protests in Walnut Creek, San Leandro, Oakland and other cities By Sam Richards | Bay City News | May 31, 2020 Police in all these places ask that the public stay away from these areas Sunday night.
Featured in Category Alameda Cty sheriff urges all residents to stay home to avoid civil unrest By Sam Richards | Bay City News | May 31, 2020 Reports of large, mobile groups of rioters and looters traveling around Oakland and other areas in the East Bay.
Bay Area California’s attempt to reduce police shootings, explained By Laurel Rosenhall | CALmatters | May 31, 2020 A new California law aims to reduce police shootings and the use of deadly force by law enforcement; here's a deep look at the issue in the Golden State.
Crime & Safety Oakland protests leave one federal officer dead, other officers wounded; 22 arrested By Dennis Culver, Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | May 30, 2020 Protests turned deadly in and around downtown Oakland Friday night.