Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd Death ContinueMay 31, 2020In Minneapolis, where Floyd died, a semitractor-trailer drove into a crowd of peaceful protesters marching on an interstate. Elsewhere, there were reports of police firing tear gas and rubber bullets.
‘Kneeling On All Of Our Necks:’ Black Demonstrators On Sacramento’s George Floyd ProtestsMay 31, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Sammy Caiola | Nicole NixonFollowing the killing of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis, protesters in Sacramento expressed fear, anger, sadness and more over the deaths of black people at the hands of police. We talked with them about what they’re feeling. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Police Use Tear Gas As Crowds Damage Downtown Sacramento Businesses For Second NightMay 31, 2020Sacramento Police have reported cases of vandalism in downtown Sacramento Sunday, as many demonstrators continued to protest police violence at the state Capitol. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Target Says It Will Temporarily Close Stores In Several States As Protests ContinueMay 31, 2020The move comes after several Target stores were ransacked and damaged during protests.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Denounces Property Theft, VandalismMay 31, 2020 | Kris Vera-PhillipsBefore Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg met with residents and reviewed police actions in last night’s protests, he talked to CapRadio about what he is considering for the next round of demonstrations.
Sacramento Police Chief Defends Department Response Following ProtestsMay 31, 2020 | CapRadio Staff | Kris Vera-PhillipsAfter Sacramento officers arrested 18 people in connection with Saturday night protests, Police Chief Daniel Hahn talked to CapRadio about police response to the demonstrations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
PHOTOS: Downtown Sacramento Picks Up After Night Of Protest, VandalismMay 31, 2020On Sunday morning, downtown Sacramento was littered with debris from property damage and graffiti invoking the police killing of George Floyd.
Sacramento Business Owners Wake Up to Vandalized Stores; Demonstrators Say Government Does Not Hear ThemMay 31, 2020 | Bob MoffittIt was a city of broken glass and spray paint on Sunday morning after crowds broke windows, tagged buildings and stole from businesses and locally owned shops on Saturday night.
State GovernmentGrief, Outrage Over George Floyd Spreads FurtherMay 31, 2020Officials in Minneapolis promised a stronger response to protests over the death of George Floyd as police and demonstrators across the nation continue to clash.
City Of Reno, Washoe County Under Mandatory CurfewMay 30, 2020The city of Reno issued a mandatory curfew starting at 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening. Residents are being asked to stay indoors and avoid public gatherings, and avoid the downtown area.
