Biden Says Chauvin Guilty Verdict Can Be 'A Moment Of Significant Change'April 20, 2021President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke following the guilty verdict in the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin for the death of George Floyd.
Derek Chauvin Found Guilty Of George Floyd's MurderApril 20, 2021George Floyd's death sparked sustained protests in Minneapolis, across the United States and around the world. It also set off a national reckoning on police violence and systemic racism.
Trial Of Derek Chauvin In The Death Of George Floyd Goes To The JuryApril 20, 2021Ahead of closing arguments in the case of the former Minneapolis police officer, Judge Peter Cahill issued detailed instructions to the jury. Chauvin faces three counts.
State GovernmentA Truncated Session, Gamesmanship And Police Opposition: Why So Many Police Reforms Failed In California’s Liberal LegislatureSeptember 4, 2020 | Nicole NixonMonths after taking a knee on the Capitol steps to honor George Floyd, California's Democrat-led state legislature failed to pass several police reform bills, including one named after the Minnesota man killed by police. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Are Gearing Up To Debate Police Reforms. Police Unions Want More Time For Vetting.August 25, 2020 | Nicole NixonGeorge Floyd’s death by the knee of a Minnesota police officer spurred momentum for a slew of police reform bills 2,000 miles away in the California Legislature. But even in a Democrat-dominated statehouse, some reforms aren’t a sure thing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
‘I Want To See It In My Lifetime’: Black Lives Matter Marches To Sacramento Police Headquarters Demanding ReformAugust 1, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanOrganizers say the demonstration is in response to what they feel is a lack of action from city leaders after calls of police social equity reforms.
Sacramento Demonstrators March In Solidarity With Portland Protesters; Some Damage DowntownJuly 26, 2020 | Scott RoddPeaceful demonstrators gathered at Cesar Chavez Plaza around 7 p.m. and marched to the Capitol. The protests caused some property damage, including broken windows at businesses and City Hall.
Interview: Stevante Clark On Defunding The Police And His New FoundationJuly 24, 2020 | Sammy CaiolaStevante Clark recently launched the I Am SAC foundation to continue the legacy of his brother Stephon Clark and lead the charge on police reform in Sacramento.
‘Strong Mayor’ Returns To Sacramento As Darrell Steinberg Proposes New Ballot MeasureJuly 23, 2020 | Sarah Mizes-TanThe mayor wants more authority to respond to a crisis and to make budget decisions that would benefit racial equality. Some critics are calling his move a ‘power grab.’
‘A Voice Of Conscience’: California Pastors Discuss Role Of The Black Church In The Era Of George FloydJuly 23, 2020 | Ashlea BrownChurch services are more vital than ever for Black communities across the country since his death. Parishioners have turned to their pastors for guidance during this historic moment. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
