Monday March Unlike Sacramento Weekend Protests As Largely Peaceful Crowd Remembers Those Killed By PoliceJune 1, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Sammy Caiola | Ezra David Romero | Kris Vera-PhillipsAfter about two hours of marching around downtown Sacramento, the crowd of several hundred people protesting police violence almost entirely went home. Police later announced they arrested 50 people, most for curfew violations. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Watch: Trump Addresses Protests Against Police Killings In White House RemarksJune 1, 2020President Trump on Monday is scheduled to address the ongoing protests that have broken out in response to police killings of black people. Watch his remarks here.
Some Sacramento Businesses Welcome Curfew OrderJune 1, 2020 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council Monday issued a curfew order after nights of violence and theft that has followed days of peaceful protests. Some downtown business owners welcome the change in policy.
Watch: Youth Activist Berry Accius On Sacramento ProtestsJune 1, 2020Following another night of demonstrations, activist Berry Accius joined CapRadio's Nick Miller to discuss how police shootings, systemic oppression and racial disparities impact Sacramento's black community. Watch their conversation here.
State GovernmentNewsom: ‘The Black Community Is Not Responsible For What Is Happening’June 1, 2020 | Nicole NixonFollowing a weekend of riots and protests across California and the country, Gov. Gavin Newsom resolved to “do better” for black Californians to address systemic racism. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentState Offices Closed Due To George Floyd ProtestsJune 1, 2020 | Kris Vera-PhillipsSacramento police officers say 25 people were arrested Sunday night following weekend protests against police violence and the killing of George Floyd.
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.
