Bay Area Cities clean up after weekend of violent protests By Janis Mara and Dan McMenamin | Local News Matters | June 2, 2020 Protests that began peacefully Thursday degenerated over the weekend, with dozens of arrests, looting and vandalism reported.
Around Town Photos | Piedmonters join George Floyd Solidarity March that draws thousands By Exedra Staff | June 2, 2020 Nearly 15,000 supporters showed up for the peaceful demonstration that started at Oakland Tech. A local show of solidarity is planned for June 3 in Piedmont.
Bay Area 6 things: The role of California’s National Guard in protests By Elizabeth Castillo | CALmatters | June 2, 2020 The National Guard has been deployed to cities affected by property damage and weekend violence — welcomed by some but not all.
California Dozens arrested, tear gas used at Oakland protest Monday By Dan McMenamin | Bay City News | June 2, 2020 A group, separate from the peaceful youth-led protest, began throwing rocks and bottles at officers.
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.
Around Town Errant report of loose tiger livens up social media By Sam Richards | Bay City News | June 1, 2020 Amid the bad news of the weekend came some comic relief: Mystery cleared up by the Oakland Zoo reporting all tigers accounted for.
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.