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On May 31, 2020, the [[California Department of Human Resources|Department of Human Resources]] advised "all state departments with offices in downtown city areas" to close on June 1.<ref name="california.bee">{{cite web | last=Hong | first=Jae C. | title=Many state offices in California cities ordered to close | website=sacbee | date=May 31, 2020 | url=https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article243159481.html | access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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====Northern California==== |
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[[File:2020-05-29 GeorgeFloyd-BlackLivesMatter-Protest-in-Oakland-California 192 (49952391632).jpg|thumb|Protestors in [[Oakland, California]] on May 29]] |
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[[File:2020-05-29 GeorgeFloyd-BlackLivesMatter-Protest-in-Oakland-California 349 (49951413253).jpg|thumb|upright|An [[Asian American]] protesting in solidarity in Oakland]] |
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[[File:George Floyd protest in Nevada City, California.jpg|thumb|[[Nevada City, California|Nevada City]] on May 31]] |
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[[File:2020-05-29 GeorgeFloyd-BlackLivesMatter-Protest-in-Oakland-California 416 (49952100761).jpg|thumb|Oakland graffiti - I can't breathe / no puedo respirar]] |
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* [[Davis, CA|Davis]]: Roughly 100 UC Davis students held protests in downtown Davis.<ref>{{cite web|title=UC Davis students march in resurgent BLM movement|url=https://www.davisenterprise.com/local-news/uc-davis-students-march-in-resurgent-black-lives-matter-movement/|date=May 30, 2020|website=Davis Enterprise|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> The Davis Police Department was vandalized.<ref>{{cite web|title=Davis police station vandalized with anti-police message|url=https://fox40.com/news/local-news/davis-police-station-vandalized-with-anti-police-message/|date=May 30, 2020|website=FOX40|language=en-US|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[Eureka, California|Eureka]]: Hundreds protested in the streets near the courthouse on May 30. Two different cars drove into demonstrators.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hundreds demonstrate across Eureka to protest fatal arrest of George Floyd|url=https://www.times-standard.com/hundreds-fill-streets-in-eureka-to-protest-fatal-arrest-of-george-floyd|date=May 30, 2020|website=Times-Standard|language=en-US|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[Arcata, California|Arcata]]: About 200 protesters marched around the plaza on June 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://lostcoastoutpost.com/2020/jun/1/protest-against-police-injustice-downtown-arcata-a/|title=(PHOTO/VIDEO) Protest Against Police Injustice in Downtown Arcata This Afternoon; Around 200 Currently Marching Around Plaza, at the Police Station|website=Lost Coast Outpost}}</ref> |
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*[[Lake Tahoe]]: Vigils and protests were held at Lakeview Commons every night from May 30 through June 1.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Peaceful protests continue at Lakeview Commons|url=https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/peaceful-protests-continue-at-lakeview-commons/|last=Report|first=Staff|website=www.tahoedailytribune.com|language=en-US|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Modesto, California|Modesto]]: On May 31, hundreds of protesters in Modesto marched through downtown core and diverged up to McHenry Avenue until reaching Standiford Ave. Protesters then walked south back to downtown starting point.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/ModestoPolice/status/1267211048404148225|title=Twitter|website=mobile.twitter.com}}</ref> Protests were largely peaceful with few instances of bottles being thrown at police. Fifteen people were arrested.<ref>{{cite web|title=At least 1 Arrested During Modesto George Floyd Protest|url=https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2020/05/31/at-least-1-arrested-during-modesto-george-floyd-protests/|last=|first=|date=May 31, 2020|website=[[CBS Sacramento]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=About 15 arrested in Modesto during George Floyd protests, police say|url=https://www.kcra.com/article/modesto-george-floyd-protests-police-may-31/32724161|last=Staff|first=KCRA|date=June 1, 2020|website=KCRA|language=en|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Oakland, California|Oakland]]: On May 29, hundreds of protesters gathered near the [[Oakland Police Department]] headquarters in downtown Oakland. Some protesters set off fireworks and threw bottles at police. Police fired flash-bang grenades and tear gas at the crowd. Many businesses in the area were ransacked or had their windows smashed. Several dozen protesters blocked traffic on [[Interstate 880 (California)|Interstate 880]], stopping traffic in both directions for about half an hour.<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Police Try to Disperse Oakland Crowds as Protests Over George Floyd Killing Spread|url=https://www.kqed.org/news/11821834/bay-area-protests-over-death-of-george-floyd|website=KQED|language=en-us|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> Oakland police department reported arrests but didn't provide any specific details. Two [[Federal Protective Service (United States)|Federal Protective Services]] officers were shot during the riot, one of whom died.<ref name="Oakland death">{{cite web|title=Officer killed in US protests as law enforcement struggle to contain violence|url=https://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/incredibly-dangerous-officer-killed-in-oakland-as-law-enforcement-struggle-to-control-george-floyd-protests/news-story/d73d46486402586dbbdb1936c7c831fb|last=Loomes|first=Phoebe|date=May 30, 2020|website=[[News.com.au]]|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> A vehicle pulled up next to the federal building and someone inside the vehicle fired at security personnel stationed outside. Authorities said they have not determined a suspect or a motive for the shooting, and cautioned against assuming it was related to the protests.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/Oakland-protests-riots-federal-officer-killed-loot-15305272.php|title=Federal Protective Services officer killed in Oakland identified|last=Ting|first=Eric|date=May 31, 2020|work=San Francisco Chronicle|accessdate=June 1, 2020}}</ref> This incident was labelled by Department of Homeland Security Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli as an "act of [[domestic terrorism]]."<ref>{{cite web|title=Officer fatally shot during Oakland protest in "act of domestic terrorism"|url=https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-05-30-20/h_948279d33b76fd1fd30cef225f7c1851|last=Silverman|first=Hollie|date=May 30, 2020|website=CNN|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> In addition, six police officers and seven civilians were injured in clashes elsewhere in the city.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-05-30-20/h_7e389532865cb5fc8472ab60f50076bf|title=6 Oakland police officers and 7 civilians were injured in protests Friday|publisher = CNN |date=May 30, 2020|accessdate = May 31, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Sacramento, California|Sacramento]]: Hundreds of people protested peacefully on Franklin Boulevard on May 29. A group of protesters jumped onto Highway 99 southbound at the 12th Avenue overpass and traffic.<ref name="sacramento.abc">{{cite web|url=https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/black-lives-matter-oak-park-protest-minneapolis-support/103-28e34fc5-202c-4566-b946-faceed43acd5|title=Live Updates: Hundreds gather to show solidarity with Minneapolis at Sacramento rally|website=abc10.com}}</ref> On May 30 protesters blocked part of I-5 and marched downtown.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kcra.com/article/crews-battle-grass-fire-on-highway-99-in-sacramento/32720666|title=Traffic slowed due to grass fire on Highway 99 in Sacramento|first=|last=|date=May 31, 2020|website=KCRA|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref> On June 1 Sacramento Mayor [[Darrell Steinberg]] issued a curfew. Later that day, over a thousand people attended a prayer gathering at [[Cesar Chavez Plaza]] before marching to the County District Attorney's office and back, eventually breaking curfew. Among the later leaders was Stevante Clark, brother of police shooting victim [[Stephon Clark]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kcra.com/article/sacramento-protest-june-1-california-capitol/32736523 |title=People march through Sacramento during Floyd protest |website=KCRA|date=June 1, 2020|accessdate=June 1, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.capradio.org/articles/2020/06/01/latest-updates-on-george-floyd-protests-in-california/|title=George Floyd Protests: Crowds Remain In Downtown Sacramento After Curfew Order|website=CapRadio|date=June 1, 2020|accessdate=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[San Francisco]]: A protest was held at the [[United Nations Plaza (San Francisco)|UN Plaza]] the afternoon of May 30.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://abc7news.com/george-floyd-protest-san-francisco/6221457/|title= Watch live: george floyd protest happening now in san francisco's un plaza|publisher=[[ABC7 News]]|date= May 30, 2020}}</ref> Later that night, looting occurred at stores at the [[Union Square, San Francisco|Union Square]] and ten arrests on felony looting were made. San Francisco Mayor [[London Breed]] issued a curfew.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/san-francisco-mayor-issues-curfew-after-night-of-violence-looting/|title=San Francisco Mayor issues curfew after protests turn violent|date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[San Francisco Peninsula]]: Hundreds of protesters marched through [[Menlo Park, California|Menlo Park]], [[Palo Alto, California|Palo Alto]] and [[East Palo Alto, California|East Palo Alto]] on June 1. In the morning, people knelt on the lawn for nine minutes at Burgess Park and listened to speakers including Menlo Park's first African-American female mayor before marching to El Camino Park. Picketers blocked lanes on [[U.S. Route 101|US Route 101]] and the [[Oregon Expressway]]. Fireworks hit a patrol car but the officer was not injured. About 150 demonstrators marched to [[Mark Zuckerberg]]'s home and stayed briefly.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=Embarcadero Media|title=Protesters block highway, set off fireworks to show solidarity with Black Lives Matter|url=https://paloaltoonline.com/news/2020/06/01/weekend-demonstrations-extend-into-monday-as-peninsula-residents-protest-death-of-george-floyd|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=paloaltoonline.com|language=en}}</ref> |
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*[[San Jose, California|San Jose]]: On May 29, hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on [[U.S. Route 101|Highway 101]], then marched to [[San Jose City Hall|City Hall]].<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{cite news|date=May 29, 2020|title=Demonstrators Protesting George Floyd's Death Block Hwy. 101, March in San Jose|work=NBC Bay Area|url=https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/demonstrations-in-bay-area-over-george-floyds-death/2298701/|accessdate=May 30, 2020}}</ref> At Highway 101 some people in the group were seen attacking vehicles.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/demonstrations-in-bay-area-over-george-floyds-death/2298701/|title=Demonstrators Protesting George Floyd's Death Clash With Police in San Jose|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref> One man was filmed smashing a car's window while a woman pulled on the doors and yelled at the occupants to get out.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/ESJishome/posts/1138643379827951|title=East San Jose protesters vandalizing people's cars on the freeway, trying to drag people out of their cars and blocking traffic. 😳|accessdate=May 31, 2020|via=www.facebook.com}}</ref> Protesters also blocked Interstate 880. Some threw bottles and rocks and launched firecrackers at police, injuring some officers. Many businesses and properties had their windows smashed and were ransacked. Some rioters also used graffiti to vandalize. One crowd started a fire on Broadway and fed it with debris and construction barricades.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kqed.org/news/11821834/bay-area-protests-over-death-of-george-floyd|title=Bay Area's George Floyd Protests Ebb After Day and Night of Confrontations With Police|website=KQED}}</ref> The city imposed a curfew from 20:30 to 05:00, beginning on May 31.<ref name="sanjose.curfew">{{cite web| title=Santa Clara Emergency Alert System | website=member.everbridge.net | url=https://member.everbridge.net/453003085615038/notif | access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Santa Cruz, California|Santa Cruz]]: On May 30, hundreds of protesters gathered peacefully. The city's Mayor and Police Chief joined the protest.<ref>{{cite web|title=George Floyd Protests: Santa Cruz police chief takes knee alongside peaceful protesters|url=https://abc7news.com/george-floyd-protests-santa-cruz-police-chief-takes-knee/6223904/|date=May 31, 2020|accessdate=May 31, 2020|work=ABC 7 News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Santa Cruz Mayor, Police Chief, Kneel in Peaceful Protest|url=https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/santa-cruz-mayor-police-chief-kneel-in-peaceful-protest/2300401/|date=May 31, 2020|accessdate=May 31, 2020|work=NBC Bay Area}}</ref> |
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* [[Santa Rosa, CA|Santa Rosa]]: On May 30, up to 500 protesters marched from downtown Santa Rosa to Mendocino Avenue, towards the Sonoma County Jail.<ref name=":23">{{cite web|url= https://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/10999648-181/hundreds-gather-at-old-courthouse%3fview=AMP|title=Hundreds gather at Old Courthouse Square}}</ref> Later that night, windows of downtown restaurants, banks, church, and the [[Santa Rosa Plaza]] had windows smashed and graffiti mentioning the [[Shooting of Andy Lopez|death of Andy Lopez]], a 13-year-old killed by police in Santa Rosa in 2013. Police have not determined if any arrests were made in the vandalism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/11000694-181/late-night-protesters-damage-downtown-santa%3fview=AMP|title= Late-night protesters damage downtown Santa Rosa businesses|publisher=[[Press Democrat]]|date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[San Rafael, California|San Rafael]]: Protesters lined up along Third Street in the [[North Bay (San Francisco Bay Area)|North Bay]] on May 31. Passing drivers honked in encouragement.<ref>{{cite web|title=George Floyd protest held in downtown San Rafael|url=https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/george-floyd-protest-held-in-downtown-san-rafael/|date=June 1, 2020|website=KRON4|language=en-US|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Vallejo, California|Vallejo]]: About 100 protesters marched from Wilson Park to the Vallejo Police Department station on May 28.<ref name=":24">{{cite web|url=https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2020/05/28/about-100-march-to-vallejo-police-station-to-protest-floyd-death/|title=About 100 march to Vallejo police station|publisher=[[Vallejo Times-Herald]]|date=May 28, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Woodland, California|Woodland]]: About 150-200 protesters demonstrated peacefully on the south side of Freeman Park in front of the Yolo County Courthouse on May 31.<ref name="VanguardMay31">{{cite web|url=https://www.davisvanguard.org/2020/06/cooler-heads-prevail-barely-in-woodland/|title=Cooler Heads Prevail – Barely – in Woodland|publisher=Davis Vanguard|date=June 1, 2020|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref><ref name="DailyDemocrat">{{cite web|url=https://www.dailydemocrat.com/2020/06/01/generally-peaceful-protest-in-woodland-over-death-of-george-floyd/|title=Generally peaceful protest in Woodland over death of George Floyd|language=en-US|work=Woodland [[Daily Democrat]]|publisher=[[MediaNews Group]]|date=June 1, 2020|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Bakersfield, California|Bakersfield]]: Hundreds of people{{efn|''[[The Bakersfield Californian]]'' reported that there were around 500 protesters, while the police estimated that between 200 and 300 protesters were in front of police headquarters.<ref name="bakersfield">{{cite web|url=https://www.bakersfield.com/news/breaking/massive-protest-erupts-in-downtown-bakersfield/article_e40422ec-a224-11ea-8442-43b66143d944.html|title=Massive protest erupts in downtown Bakersfield|first=QUINN |last=WILSON|website=The Bakersfield Californian}}</ref><ref name="bakersfield.kget" />}} protested in Downtown Bakersfield on Friday. Rioters vandalized a Fallen Officer memorial and threw rocks and bottles at officers. A group of around 200-300 protesters blocked traffic on Truxtun Avenue. 10 people were arrested.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-police-make-10-arrests-in-friday-night-protests-over-death-of-george-floyd/|title=Bakersfield police make 10 arrests in Friday night protests over death of George Floyd|date=May 30, 2020|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref> A 31-year-old man ran his car into protesters, striking a 15-year-old, and was arrested for attempted murder.<ref name="bakersfield.kget">{{cite web|url=https://www.kget.com/news/local-news/bakersfield-police-arrest-man-accused-of-driving-through-crowd-protesters-striking-girl/ |title= Bakersfield police arrest man accused of driving through crowd of protesters, striking girl |first=Jose |last=Franco |publisher = WWLP News |date=May 29, 2020|accessdate = May 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Beverly Hills, California|Beverly Hills]]: On May 30, 2020, protesters entered the city having marched from the Fairfax district in Los Angeles, chanting "Eat the rich" and other slogans. Initial waves were peaceful but eventually looters broke into stores. Looters breached the Gucci store's blue plywood barricade. By 6pm, on Rodeo Drive, rioters broke into Alexander McQueen store and looted. A city curfew was imposed starting at 8 p.m.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/beverly-hills-city-council-holds-emergency-meeting-in-response-to-protests/2371167/ |title=Beverly Hills Orders Curfew, Protesters Come to Rodeo Drive |website=nbclosangeles.com |date=May 30, 2020 |accessdate=May 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/looting-of-luxury-retail-begins-in-l-a-amid-george-floyd-protests-1203644223/ |title=Looting of Retail Takes Over L.A.'s George Floyd Protests |website=wwd.com |date=May 30, 2020 |accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Chino Hills, California|Chino Hills]]: On May 31, 2020, hundreds of demonstrators chanted and held up signs that said "No justice, no peace" and "Black Lives Matters" at the corners of Grand Avenue and Peyton Drive.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hundreds protest death of George Floyd in Chino Hills|url=https://www.newsbreak.com/california/chino-hills/news/0PCpzseG/hundreds-protest-death-of-george-floyd-in-chino-hills|last=|first=|date=June 1, 2020|website=News Break|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[El Centro, California|El Centro]]: Businesses shut down June 1 in anticipation of a planned George Floyd protest.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Alex|last2=Rangel|first2=ra|last3=Sturgis|first3=Lisa|date=June 1, 2020|title=El Centro braces for George Floyd protests|url=https://kyma.com/news/imperial-county/2020/06/01/el-centro-braces-for-george-floyd-protests/|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=KYMA|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* [[Fontana, California|Fontana]]: One hundred protesters took to the streets of downtown Fontana. Rioters blocked traffic on Sierra Avenue and threw rocks and bottles at cars and buildings. Some threw bottles at police. Nine arrests were made for vandalism of cars, buildings, and the Fontana City Hall.<ref>{{cite web|title=9 ARRESTED AT BLACK LIVES MATTER PROTEST IN FONTANA AS ROCKS AND BOTTLES THROWN AT CARS, BUILDINGS|url=https://abc7.com/black-lives-matter-blm-fontana-violent-protest/6218615/|author=Cota-Robles, Marc|date=May 29, 2020|publisher=[[ABC7 News]]}}</ref> |
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*[[Fresno, California|Fresno]]: On May 31, 2020 over 3,000 protestors marched up Fresno Street toward the Fresno Police headquarters.<ref name=":9">{{cite web|title=Fresno protest stays peaceful, attracting crowd of 3,000 in wake of George Floyd death|url=https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article243136506.html|author=ANTHONY GALAVIZ, ROBERT KUWADA, AND LARRY VALENZUELA|date=May 31, 2020|publisher=[[Fresno Bee]]}}</ref> |
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* [[Glendora, California|Glendora]]: On June 1, 2020, a protest of over 100 demonstrators started at 2 p.m. at the corner of Route 66 and South Grand Avenue. Protesters chanted "I can't breathe" and "No justice, no peace". A moment of silence was held for eight minutes, and five members of the Glendora Police Department knelt with the protesters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Over 100 protest the death of George Floyd in Glendora|url=https://www.dailybulletin.com/2020/06/01/over-100-protest-the-death-of-george-floyd-in-glendora/|last=Rojas|first=Javier|date=June 1, 2020|website=Daily Bulletin|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Hemet, California|Hemet]]: On May 31, 2020 at 4pm, A protest happened at the Hemet Valley Mall with hundreds of protesters. This protest stuck with the recurring theme of opportunists taking advantage of an otherwise peaceful protest to loot. The Hemet Valley Mall was reportedly broken into, and merchandise stolen.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hemet protests turn violent {{!}} Valley News|url=https://myvalleynews.com/hemet-protests-turn-violent/|last=Harris|first=Kim|language=en|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Huntington Beach, California|Huntington Beach]]: More than 500 people demonstrated at the [[Huntington Beach Pier]] at 11:30am on May 31. It was declared an unlawful assembly by 1pm after [[counter-protesters]] showed up.<ref name=":17">{{cite web|title=Huntington Beach Pier Protest Ended by Police|url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/huntington-beach-pier-protest-ended-by-police/2371698/|website=NBC Los Angeles|language=en-US|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref><ref name="auto7">{{cite web|title=Huntington Beach Protest Against Floyd Police Killing Declared Unlawful by Police After Counter Demonstrators Show Up|url=https://voiceofoc.org/2020/05/huntington-beach-protest-against-floyd-police-killing-declared-unlawful-by-police-after-counter-demonstrators-show-up/|last=Custodio|first=Spencer|date=May 31, 2020|website=Voice of OC|language=en-US|access-date=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Irvine, California|Irvine]]: On May 31, peaceful protest at Irvine City Hall.<ref>url=https://www.ocregister.com/2020/05/31/black-lives-matter-protest-in-irvine-is-peaceful/</ref> |
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* [[Joshua Tree, California|Joshua Tree]]/[[Twentynine Palms, California|Twentynine Palms]]/[[Yucca Valley, California|Yucca Valley]]: In the afternoon of May 31, 2020, over 100 demonstrators protested on [[California State Route 62]] and nearby streets.<ref>{{cite web|title=Locals demand justice for George Floyd|url=http://www.hidesertstar.com/news/article_e7fbab40-a39b-11ea-bd19-bb8ebd97b4cc.html|last=Estrada|first=Jené|date=May 31, 2020|website=Hi-Desert Star|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[La Mesa, California|La Mesa]]: Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the La Mesa Police Department on May 29 following another local viral video of the Wednesday arrest of a young black man at the [[San Diego Trolley]] station at [[Grossmont Transit Center]], which resulted in a white officer being put on leave. Marchers say they felt compelled in light of what's happening nationally.<ref>{{cite web|title=Protest erupts outside La Mesa police station|url=https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/protest-erupts-outside-la-mesa-police-station|date=May 30, 2020|website=KGTV|language=en|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=LMPD Officer Placed on Leave, Special Investigation Launched Following Controversial Arrest|url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/mans-arrest-video-gone-viral-now-under-review-la-mesa-police/2334672/|website=NBC 7 San Diego|language=en-US|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> On May 30 around 2:00 p.m., about 1,000 protesters started at the police station and took to the streets, breaking through a police line and making their way to [[Interstate 8]], where they blocked both sides of traffic. Back at the police station, graffiti was scrawled on the walls and some people threw rocks and bottles. Around 6 p.m., police began using [[tear gas]], [[pepper ball]]s, [[Stun grenade|flash-bang]], and [[rubber bullet]]s to disperse the crowd. At about 8 p.m., looting began at a nearby [[Vons]] and [[Play It Again Sports]] at La Mesa Springs Shopping Center,<ref name=":18">{{cite news|last1=Perlman|first1=Karen|last2=Davis|first2=Kristina|last3=Roggins|first3=Alex|last4=Dyer|first4=Andrew|title=Looting, rioting hit La Mesa after protest turns violent|date=May 31, 2020|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-31/la-mesa-police-protest-george-floyd|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref><ref name=meiling_06012020>{{cite news|last=Meiling|first=Brittany|title='This is my stuff! That's my business!' La Mesa business owner confronts looters during riots|date=June 1, 2020|newspaper=The San Diego Union-Tribune|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/business/story/2020-06-01/la-mesa-small-business-riots-vandalism|accessdate=June 2, 2020}}</ref> and fires were started at that Vons and in downtown La Mesa at [[Chase Bank]] and [[MUFG Union Bank|Union Bank]].<ref name=":18"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/protests-planned-around-san-diego-county-over-george-floyds-death/2336140/|title=Protestors Break Police Line, March onto I-8 in La Mesa|accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref><ref name="sandiegouniontribune_lamesaMay302020">{{cite web |URL=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2020-05-30/la-mesa-police-protest-george-floyd |title=Looting, rioting hit La Mesa after protest turns violent |website=sandiegouniontribune.com |first=Karen |last=Pearlman |date=May 30, 2020 |accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Live Blog: Storefront Windows Broken, Vehicles Engulfed In Flames In La Mesa|url=https://www.kpbs.org/news/2020/may/30/protesters-shut-down-i-8-both-directions-after-la-/|last=|first=|website=KPBS Public Media|language=en|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> The Play It Again Sports owner, who recovered some of his merchandise as looters fled, said most of the perpetrators were young, perhaps not even 18 years old. His said the store suffered an estimated $200,000 in damage.<ref name=meiling_06012020/> The violence also spread to [[Grossmont Center]], which suffered vandalism and where the [[Walmart]] was looted.<ref name="sandiegouniontribune_lamesaMay302020"/><ref>{{cite news|last=Robbins|first=Gary|title=La Mesa’s Grossmont Center hustles to repair damage inflicted by rioters|date=May 31, 2020|newspaper=The San Diego Union-Tribune|url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/public-safety/story/2020-05-31/la-mesas-grossmont-center-hustles-to-repair-dam|accessdate=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Los Angeles]]: Protesters blocked traffic and threw rocks at the windows of businesses and passing vehicles. They also set off fireworks which hit several buildings. Looters broke into several stores and stole items such as televisions and jewelry. Buildings were also spray painted. A Starbucks had its windows smashed and painted with slogans such as "End Racism" and "Brown Power Unite." Other damaged and looted businesses included a CVS and a Whole Foods. Thousands of protesters converged on the [[Pasadena Freeway|110 Freeway]], shutting it down temporarily. Several protesters scuffled with police, which resulted in two officer injuries.<ref>{{cite web|title=Protesters clash with police, shut down 110 Freeway, in L.A. demonstration over killing of George Floyd|url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-29/protesters-outraged-over-george-floyd-death-shut-down-101-freeway-in-san-jose|date=May 30, 2020|website=Los Angeles Times|language=en-US|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> Police begun to use batons and rubber bullets against the protesters.<ref>{{cite web|title=Police swing batons at protesters in L.A.|url=https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-05-30-20/h_bed8d49b7f61868628d1a4466ca5b91c|last=|date=May 30, 2020|website=CNN|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> Protestors protested on May 30 at Pan Pacific Park located on [[Beverly Boulevard]] near the shopping center [[The Grove at Farmers Market|The Grove]]. Police and protestors stopped traffic and cars exploded on live national news.<ref>{{cite web|title=LIVE UPDATES: Anger Over Historic Police Brutality Boils Over In Los Angeles As Saturday George Floyd Protests Continue|url=https://laist.com/2020/05/30/los-angeles-george-floyd-protests-day-four.php|last=|first=|website=LAist|access-date=May 31, 2020}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> On the same day Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti authorized the deployment of the California National Guard overnight.<ref>{{cite web|title='I wish the officers hadn't done that,' New York mayor says, after police drive into barrier holding back protesters|url=https://edition.cnn.com/us/live-news/george-floyd-protests-05-31-20/h_a1c52a63ba8182b0d9fd28c5a709e31c|last=|first=|date=May 31, 2020|website=CNN|language=en|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> On May 30, 2020, protesters put an LAPD officer in a chokehold and kicked the officer.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/los-angeles-police-officer-put-in-chokehold-and-kicked-as-anti-police-brutality-protests-turned-violent |title=Los Angeles Police Officer Put in Chokehold and Kicked as Anti-Police Brutality Protests Turned Violent |
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*[[Montclair, California|Montclair]]: On May 31, over a hundred protestors marched to Ganesha Park, in Pomona from the [[Montclair Plaza]] |
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* [[Orange, CA|Orange]]: On May 30, hundreds marched at the Orange Plaza.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.ocregister.com/2020/05/30/hundreds-gather-at-orange-circle-plaza-to-protest-police-brutality/|title=Hundreds gather at Orange Circle Plaza to protest police brutality|publisher=[[Orange County Register]]|date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[Oxnard, California|Oxnard]]: More than 300 protesters marched from Plaza Park to the Oxnard Police Department on May 30.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Leung|first=Wendy|last2=Wenner|first2=Gretchen|title=Hundreds protest George Floyd death in rallies across Ventura County|url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2020/05/30/hundreds-march-through-oxnard-protest-george-floyd-death/5292622002/|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=Ventura County Star|language=en}}</ref> |
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*[[Palm Desert]]: On June 1, "at least 500"<ref name="Damien">{{Cite web|title=Protest in Palm Desert grows to 500; Riverside County declares curfew|url=https://www.desertsun.com/story/news/2020/06/01/demonstrations-over-death-george-floyd-planned-across-palm-springs-area/5308128002/|last=Damien|first=Christopher|last2=Daniels|first2=Melissa|website=Desert Sun|language=en|access-date=June 2, 2020|last3=Plevin|first3=Rebecca|last4=Olalde|first4=Mark}}</ref> protestors marched in a peaceful protest, starting at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park<ref>{{Cite web|title=NCB Palm Springs on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/nbcpalmsprings/status/1267604367604985857|website=Twitter|language=en|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> and walking along Fred Waring.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hundreds gather for protest in Palm Desert Civic Center|url=https://kesq.com/news/top-stories/2020/06/01/organizers-of-el-paseo-march-change-plans/|last=Team|first=KESQ News|date=June 1, 2020|website=KESQ|language=en-US|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Daytona Everett on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/everettdaytona/status/1267613015198666752|website=Twitter|language=en|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> Officers joined in, kneeling with protestors.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mark Olalde on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/markolalde/status/1267619743235665920/photo/1|website=Twitter|language=en|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> Despite the county-imposed curfew of 6:00 pm, the protests extended beyond that time causing police to set off smoke bombs on the small remaining crowd.<ref>{{Citation|title=Interview with organizers of Palm Desert protest|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IaBzTb6yM-k|language=en|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=The just released some kind of smoke towards the crowd!! #PalmDesert #PalmDesertProtest|url=https://twitter.com/luforshort/status/1267647580965441536|last=Garcia|first=Lupita|date=|website=Twitter|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Teargas at peaceful Palm Desert protest, I can rate it from here|url=https://twitter.com/TheTomBurkeShow/status/1267647439407734789|last=@TheTomBurkeShow|first=|date=|website=Twitter|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> |
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*[[Palm Springs, California|Palm Springs]]: A protest of 50 people started early June 1 near Palm Canyon downtown but eventually grew to 500. Protesters asked police officers to "kneel with us." Prayers were said. Organizers decided to cancel the event at one point but the crowds remained. [[Riverside County, California|Riverside County]] officials claimed that the reason for setting a curfew was in response to riots in other cities in southern California and only partially because of the planned protest. Palm Springs Mayor Geoff Kors, a former [[Civil and political rights|civil-rights]] attorney, said: "This isn't a curfew. This is government taking away our [[First Amendment to the United States Constitution|First Amendment]] rights."<ref name="Damien"/><ref>{{Cite web|title=Peaceful protest underway in downtown Palm Springs|url=https://kesq.com/news/2020/06/01/peaceful-protest-to-take-place-in-downtown-palm-springs/|last=Weil|first=Madison|date=June 1, 2020|website=KESQ|language=en-US|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[Palos Verdes Estates, California|Palos Verdes Estates]]: On June 1, 2020, about 150 people protested outside of the Palos Verdes Estates police station. The majority of the protest was made up of recent high school graduates and their families and children. The demonstrators also held up signs and chanted at an intersection at Malaga Cove Plaza.<ref>{{cite web|title=Young people, families in Palos Verdes Estates protest police violence|url=https://www.dailybreeze.com/2020/06/01/young-people-families-in-palos-verdes-estate-protest-police-violence/|last=Rosenfeld|first=David|date=June 1, 2020|website=Daily Breeze|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Pasadena, California|Pasadena]]: On May 30, 2020 6:30pm Protesters gathered at Colorado Blvd and Fair Oaks Ave. The city declared a local state of emergency and ordered an 8 p.m. curfew.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pasadenanow.com/main/demonstrators-protesting-death-of-george-floyd-descend-on-old-pasadena/ |title=Demonstrators Protesting Death of George Floyd Descend on Old Pasadena |
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* [[Pomona, California|Pomona]]: On May 30, 2020, about 250 people protested.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailybulletin.com/about-250-protest-george-floyd-killing-in-pomona|title=About 250 protest George Floyd killing in Pomona|date=May 30, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[Riverside, California|Riverside]]: Hundreds protested at a "Stand in Solidarity" demonstration outside the [[Robert Presley Detention Center]] and the [[Riverside Public Library]]. A "small amount" of arrests were made. A [[Aerial advertising|plane with a banner]] that said "We Love the Police" flew overheard.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 1, 2020|title=Police push back crowd at Riverside protest over George Floyd’s death|url=https://www.pe.com/riverside-protest-over-george-floyds-death-underway|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=Press Enterprise|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* [[San Clemente, California|San Clemente]]: On May 31, more than 700 people protested peacefully at the [[San Clemente Pier]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ritchie|first=Erika|last2=Robinson|first2=Alicia|date=2020-05-31|title=Protests held in San Clemente over George Floyd’s death|url=https://www.ocregister.com/2-protests-over-george-floyds-death-in-san-clemente-on-sunday|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-06-02|website=[[Orange County Register]]|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* [[San Diego]]: On May 30, a car caravan organized by the "Racial Justice Coalition" drove through the [[Point Loma, San Diego|Point Loma]] neighborhood. They intended to deliver a message to [[Kevin Faulconer|Mayor Kevin Faulconer]] at his home, but [[San Diego Police Department|San Diego Police]] had barricaded the street.<ref>{{cite web|title=Protest in Point Loma and La Mesa to demand justice For George Floyd -|url=https://www.kusi.com/protest-in-point-loma-and-la-mesa-to-demand-justice-for-george-floyd/|date=May 30, 2020|website=McKinnon Broadcasting|language=en-US|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> On May 31, several hundred protesters at a "Justice for George" demonstration at the Hall of Justice shut down [[I-5]] downtown.<ref>{{cite web|title=Police Watch Carefully as Several Hundred Protesters Close I-5 in Downtown San Diego|url=https://timesofsandiego.com/politics/2020/05/31/police-watch-carefully-as-several-hundred-protesters-close-i-5-in-downtown-san-diego/|last=Jennewein|first=Chris|date=May 31, 2020|website=Times of San Diego|language=en-US|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=‘Justice for George’ Protesters March to SD Police Headquarters, Onto I-5 Downtown|url=https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/justice-for-george-protesters-assemble-at-hall-of-justice/2336797/|website=NBC 7 San Diego|language=en-US|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[San Luis Obispo, California|San Luis Obispo]]: On June 1st, hundreds of protesters gathered at Mission Plaza, before marching down the streets of downtown. Soon protesters blocked the road, and the gathering was declared unlawful. Several protesters were arrested, and after a line of police moved towards downtown, most of the protesters dispersed.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-06-01|title=Protesters stop traffic in San Luis Obispo; police disperse crowd|url=https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/officers-kneel-with-protesters-in-san-luis-obispo|access-date=2020-06-02|website=KSBY|language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Santa Ana, California]]: On May 30, 2020 8pm About 200 protesters gathered at McFadden Avenue and Bristol Street. Protest.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/orange-county-anti-police-demonstration/2371099/ |title=About 200 Protesters Gather in Santa Ana |website=nbclosangeles.com |date=May 30, 2020 |accessdate=June 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Santa Barbara, California|Santa Barbara]]: Hundreds gathered for a demonstration at [[Storke Tower]] on the [[UCSB]] campus on May 30.<ref name="auto7"/> |
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* [[Santa Monica, California|Santa Monica]]: On May 28, 2020 3pm, protesters gather at Santa Monica Police Station at 333 Olympic Dr. Protesters marched down Ocean Front Walk to a [[Los Angeles Police Department|LAPD]] substation in Venice.<ref>{{cite web |URL=https://www.smdp.com/george-floyd-protesters-march-from-santa-monica-to-venice/192147 |title=George Floyd protesters march from Santa Monica to Venice |website=smdp.com |date=May 30, 2020 |accessdate=May 31, 2020}}</ref> Hundreds of protestors gathered peacefully along Ocean Boulevard on the afternoon of May 31. Unrelated looting erupted in the nearby shopping district soon after.<ref>{{cite web |title=Peaceful Santa Monica Protest Marred By Nearby Looting |url=https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/peaceful-santa-monica-protest-marred-by-nearby-looting/2371742/ |website=NBC Los Angeles}}</ref> Some protestors refused to disperse after the 4:00 p.m. curfew and engaged in standoffs with police.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hundreds arrested in Santa Monica amid widespread looting |url=https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-05-31/looters-hit-santa-monica-place-mall-even-as-protesters-march-peacefully |website=Los Angeles Times |date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> Hundreds of arrests were made that night.<ref>{{cite web |title=Santa Monica Police Department has made hundreds of arrests and with the assistance of the National Guard |url=https://twitter.com/SantaMonicaPD/status/1267321564191584256 |website=@SantaMonicaPD |publisher=Twitter |date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Temecula, California|Temecula]]: On May 30, 2020, hundreds of protesters came to protest at the Temecula Duck Pond. Six hours into the protest, Riverside County sheriff's deputies issued a dispersal order.<ref>{{cite web|title=Temecula Protesters Gathered At Duck Pond, Ordered To Disperse|url=https://patch.com/california/temecula/temecula-protest-over-george-floyd-killing-draws-hundreds|last=Garber|first=Nick|date=May 30, 2020|website=Patch|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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*[[Thousand Oaks, California|Thousand Oaks]]: More than 100 protesters gathered at a busy intersection on May 30.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wenner|first=Gretchen|title=Demonstrators in Thousand Oaks join nationwide protests of George Floyd death|url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2020/05/30/george-floyd-protest-thousand-oaks-black-lives-matter-march-police/5288998002/|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=Ventura County Star|language=en}}</ref> |
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* [[Visalia, California|Visalia]]: On May 30, 2020 at around 3pm, a Jeep flying an American flag and a [[Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign|Keep America Great]] flag drove through a group of protesters, hitting two.<ref>{{cite web|title=Jeep runs down two women during protest in Visalia|url=https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article243128101.html|last=ANTEOLA|first=BRYANT|date=May 30, 2020|website=The Fresno Bee|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=May 31, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[Walnut, California|Walnut]]: On June 1, 2020, more than 100 people attended a protest near [[Mt. San Antonio College]]. Several of the protestors walked down to the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff Station to continue their protest.<ref>{{cite web|title=Crowd gathers for peaceful protest in Walnut|url=https://www.sgvtribune.com/2020/06/01/crowd-gathers-for-peaceful-protest-in-walnut/|last=Gonzales|first=Ruby|date=June 1, 2020|website=[[San Gabriel Valley Tribune]]|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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* [[West Covina, California|West Covina]]: On June 1, 2020, a four hour peaceful protest took place where demonstrators walked to the 10 Freeway overpass from nearby parking lots. At one point, the demonstrators laid down on the overpass. By mid-afternoon, there were around 170 people that participated in the event.<ref>{{cite web|title=Demonstrators in West Covina chant ‘I can’t breathe’|url=https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2020/06/01/entrances-to-west-covina-shopping-center-closed-due-to-protest/|last=Gonzales|first=Ruby|date=June 1, 2020|website=Whittier Daily News|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=June 2, 2020}}</ref> |
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- Davis: Roughly 100 UC Davis students held protests in downtown Davis.[2] The Davis Police Department was vandalized.[3]
- Eureka: Hundreds protested in the streets near the courthouse on May 30. Two different cars drove into demonstrators.[4]
- Arcata: About 200 protesters marched around the plaza on June 1.[5]
- Lake Tahoe: Vigils and protests were held at Lakeview Commons every night from May 30 through June 1.[6]
- Modesto: On May 31, hundreds of protesters in Modesto marched through downtown core and diverged up to McHenry Avenue until reaching Standiford Ave. Protesters then walked south back to downtown starting point.[7] Protests were largely peaceful with few instances of bottles being thrown at police. Fifteen people were arrested.[8][9]
- Oakland: On May 29, hundreds of protesters gathered near the Oakland Police Department headquarters in downtown Oakland. Some protesters set off fireworks and threw bottles at police. Police fired flash-bang grenades and tear gas at the crowd. Many businesses in the area were ransacked or had their windows smashed. Several dozen protesters blocked traffic on Interstate 880, stopping traffic in both directions for about half an hour.[10] Oakland police department reported arrests but didn't provide any specific details. Two Federal Protective Services officers were shot during the riot, one of whom died.[11] A vehicle pulled up next to the federal building and someone inside the vehicle fired at security personnel stationed outside. Authorities said they have not determined a suspect or a motive for the shooting, and cautioned against assuming it was related to the protests.[12] This incident was labelled by Department of Homeland Security Acting Deputy Secretary Ken Cuccinelli as an "act of domestic terrorism."[13] In addition, six police officers and seven civilians were injured in clashes elsewhere in the city.[14]
- Sacramento: Hundreds of people protested peacefully on Franklin Boulevard on May 29. A group of protesters jumped onto Highway 99 southbound at the 12th Avenue overpass and traffic.[15] On May 30 protesters blocked part of I-5 and marched downtown.[16] On June 1 Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg issued a curfew. Later that day, over a thousand people attended a prayer gathering at Cesar Chavez Plaza before marching to the County District Attorney's office and back, eventually breaking curfew. Among the later leaders was Stevante Clark, brother of police shooting victim Stephon Clark.[17][18]
- San Francisco: A protest was held at the UN Plaza the afternoon of May 30.[19] Later that night, looting occurred at stores at the Union Square and ten arrests on felony looting were made. San Francisco Mayor London Breed issued a curfew.[20]
- San Francisco Peninsula: Hundreds of protesters marched through Menlo Park, Palo Alto and East Palo Alto on June 1. In the morning, people knelt on the lawn for nine minutes at Burgess Park and listened to speakers including Menlo Park's first African-American female mayor before marching to El Camino Park. Picketers blocked lanes on US Route 101 and the Oregon Expressway. Fireworks hit a patrol car but the officer was not injured. About 150 demonstrators marched to Mark Zuckerberg's home and stayed briefly.[21]
- San Jose: On May 29, hundreds of protesters blocked traffic on Highway 101, then marched to City Hall.[10][22] At Highway 101 some people in the group were seen attacking vehicles.[23] One man was filmed smashing a car's window while a woman pulled on the doors and yelled at the occupants to get out.[24] Protesters also blocked Interstate 880. Some threw bottles and rocks and launched firecrackers at police, injuring some officers. Many businesses and properties had their windows smashed and were ransacked. Some rioters also used graffiti to vandalize. One crowd started a fire on Broadway and fed it with debris and construction barricades.[25] The city imposed a curfew from 20:30 to 05:00, beginning on May 31.[26]
- Santa Cruz: On May 30, hundreds of protesters gathered peacefully. The city's Mayor and Police Chief joined the protest.[27][28]
- Santa Rosa: On May 30, up to 500 protesters marched from downtown Santa Rosa to Mendocino Avenue, towards the Sonoma County Jail.[29] Later that night, windows of downtown restaurants, banks, church, and the Santa Rosa Plaza had windows smashed and graffiti mentioning the death of Andy Lopez, a 13-year-old killed by police in Santa Rosa in 2013. Police have not determined if any arrests were made in the vandalism.[30]
- San Rafael: Protesters lined up along Third Street in the North Bay on May 31. Passing drivers honked in encouragement.[31]
- Vallejo: About 100 protesters marched from Wilson Park to the Vallejo Police Department station on May 28.[32]
- Woodland: About 150-200 protesters demonstrated peacefully on the south side of Freeman Park in front of the Yolo County Courthouse on May 31.[33][34]
Southern California
- Bakersfield: Hundreds of people[a] protested in Downtown Bakersfield on Friday. Rioters vandalized a Fallen Officer memorial and threw rocks and bottles at officers. A group of around 200-300 protesters blocked traffic on Truxtun Avenue. 10 people were arrested.[37] A 31-year-old man ran his car into protesters, striking a 15-year-old, and was arrested for attempted murder.[36]
- Beverly Hills: On May 30, 2020, protesters entered the city having marched from the Fairfax district in Los Angeles, chanting "Eat the rich" and other slogans. Initial waves were peaceful but eventually looters broke into stores. Looters breached the Gucci store's blue plywood barricade. By 6pm, on Rodeo Drive, rioters broke into Alexander McQueen store and looted. A city curfew was imposed starting at 8 p.m.[38][39]
- Chino Hills: On May 31, 2020, hundreds of demonstrators chanted and held up signs that said "No justice, no peace" and "Black Lives Matters" at the corners of Grand Avenue and Peyton Drive.[40]
- El Centro: Businesses shut down June 1 in anticipation of a planned George Floyd protest.[41]
- Fontana: One hundred protesters took to the streets of downtown Fontana. Rioters blocked traffic on Sierra Avenue and threw rocks and bottles at cars and buildings. Some threw bottles at police. Nine arrests were made for vandalism of cars, buildings, and the Fontana City Hall.[42]
- Fresno: On May 31, 2020 over 3,000 protestors marched up Fresno Street toward the Fresno Police headquarters.[43]
- Glendora: On June 1, 2020, a protest of over 100 demonstrators started at 2 p.m. at the corner of Route 66 and South Grand Avenue. Protesters chanted "I can't breathe" and "No justice, no peace". A moment of silence was held for eight minutes, and five members of the Glendora Police Department knelt with the protesters.[44]
- Hemet: On May 31, 2020 at 4pm, A protest happened at the Hemet Valley Mall with hundreds of protesters. This protest stuck with the recurring theme of opportunists taking advantage of an otherwise peaceful protest to loot. The Hemet Valley Mall was reportedly broken into, and merchandise stolen.[45]
- Huntington Beach: More than 500 people demonstrated at the Huntington Beach Pier at 11:30am on May 31. It was declared an unlawful assembly by 1pm after counter-protesters showed up.[46][47]
- Irvine: On May 31, peaceful protest at Irvine City Hall.[48]
- Joshua Tree/Twentynine Palms/Yucca Valley: In the afternoon of May 31, 2020, over 100 demonstrators protested on California State Route 62 and nearby streets.[49]
- La Mesa: Dozens of demonstrators gathered outside the La Mesa Police Department on May 29 following another local viral video of the Wednesday arrest of a young black man at the San Diego Trolley station at Grossmont Transit Center, which resulted in a white officer being put on leave. Marchers say they felt compelled in light of what's happening nationally.[50][51] On May 30 around 2:00 p.m., about 1,000 protesters started at the police station and took to the streets, breaking through a police line and making their way to Interstate 8, where they blocked both sides of traffic. Back at the police station, graffiti was scrawled on the walls and some people threw rocks and bottles. Around 6 p.m., police began using tear gas, pepper balls, flash-bang, and rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. At about 8 p.m., looting began at a nearby Vons and Play It Again Sports at La Mesa Springs Shopping Center,[52][53] and fires were started at that Vons and in downtown La Mesa at Chase Bank and Union Bank.[52][54][55][56] The Play It Again Sports owner, who recovered some of his merchandise as looters fled, said most of the perpetrators were young, perhaps not even 18 years old. His said the store suffered an estimated $200,000 in damage.[53] The violence also spread to Grossmont Center, which suffered vandalism and where the Walmart was looted.[55][57]
- Los Angeles: Protesters blocked traffic and threw rocks at the windows of businesses and passing vehicles. They also set off fireworks which hit several buildings. Looters broke into several stores and stole items such as televisions and jewelry. Buildings were also spray painted. A Starbucks had its windows smashed and painted with slogans such as "End Racism" and "Brown Power Unite." Other damaged and looted businesses included a CVS and a Whole Foods. Thousands of protesters converged on the 110 Freeway, shutting it down temporarily. Several protesters scuffled with police, which resulted in two officer injuries.[58] Police begun to use batons and rubber bullets against the protesters.[59] Protestors protested on May 30 at Pan Pacific Park located on Beverly Boulevard near the shopping center The Grove. Police and protestors stopped traffic and cars exploded on live national news.[60] On the same day Los Angeles Mayor, Eric Garcetti authorized the deployment of the California National Guard overnight.[61] On May 30, 2020, protesters put an LAPD officer in a chokehold and kicked the officer.[62]
- Montclair: On May 31, over a hundred protestors marched to Ganesha Park, in Pomona from the Montclair Plaza
- Orange: On May 30, hundreds marched at the Orange Plaza.[63]
- Oxnard: More than 300 protesters marched from Plaza Park to the Oxnard Police Department on May 30.[64]
- Palm Desert: On June 1, "at least 500"[65] protestors marched in a peaceful protest, starting at the Palm Desert Civic Center Park[66] and walking along Fred Waring.[67][68] Officers joined in, kneeling with protestors.[69] Despite the county-imposed curfew of 6:00 pm, the protests extended beyond that time causing police to set off smoke bombs on the small remaining crowd.[70][71][72]
- Palm Springs: A protest of 50 people started early June 1 near Palm Canyon downtown but eventually grew to 500. Protesters asked police officers to "kneel with us." Prayers were said. Organizers decided to cancel the event at one point but the crowds remained. Riverside County officials claimed that the reason for setting a curfew was in response to riots in other cities in southern California and only partially because of the planned protest. Palm Springs Mayor Geoff Kors, a former civil-rights attorney, said: "This isn't a curfew. This is government taking away our First Amendment rights."[65][73]
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- Palos Verdes Estates: On June 1, 2020, about 150 people protested outside of the Palos Verdes Estates police station. The majority of the protest was made up of recent high school graduates and their families and children. The demonstrators also held up signs and chanted at an intersection at Malaga Cove Plaza.[74]
- Pasadena: On May 30, 2020 6:30pm Protesters gathered at Colorado Blvd and Fair Oaks Ave. The city declared a local state of emergency and ordered an 8 p.m. curfew.[75]
- Pomona: On May 30, 2020, about 250 people protested.[76]
- Riverside: Hundreds protested at a "Stand in Solidarity" demonstration outside the Robert Presley Detention Center and the Riverside Public Library. A "small amount" of arrests were made. A plane with a banner that said "We Love the Police" flew overheard.[77]
- San Clemente: On May 31, more than 700 people protested peacefully at the San Clemente Pier.[78]
- San Diego: On May 30, a car caravan organized by the "Racial Justice Coalition" drove through the Point Loma neighborhood. They intended to deliver a message to Mayor Kevin Faulconer at his home, but San Diego Police had barricaded the street.[79] On May 31, several hundred protesters at a "Justice for George" demonstration at the Hall of Justice shut down I-5 downtown.[80][81]
- San Luis Obispo: On June 1st, hundreds of protesters gathered at Mission Plaza, before marching down the streets of downtown. Soon protesters blocked the road, and the gathering was declared unlawful. Several protesters were arrested, and after a line of police moved towards downtown, most of the protesters dispersed.[82]
- Santa Ana, California: On May 30, 2020 8pm About 200 protesters gathered at McFadden Avenue and Bristol Street. Protest.[83]
- Santa Barbara: Hundreds gathered for a demonstration at Storke Tower on the UCSB campus on May 30.[47]
- Santa Monica: On May 28, 2020 3pm, protesters gather at Santa Monica Police Station at 333 Olympic Dr. Protesters marched down Ocean Front Walk to a LAPD substation in Venice.[84] Hundreds of protestors gathered peacefully along Ocean Boulevard on the afternoon of May 31. Unrelated looting erupted in the nearby shopping district soon after.[85] Some protestors refused to disperse after the 4:00 p.m. curfew and engaged in standoffs with police.[86] Hundreds of arrests were made that night.[87]
- Temecula: On May 30, 2020, hundreds of protesters came to protest at the Temecula Duck Pond. Six hours into the protest, Riverside County sheriff's deputies issued a dispersal order.[88]
- Thousand Oaks: More than 100 protesters gathered at a busy intersection on May 30.[89]
- Visalia: On May 30, 2020 at around 3pm, a Jeep flying an American flag and a Keep America Great flag drove through a group of protesters, hitting two.[90]
- Walnut: On June 1, 2020, more than 100 people attended a protest near Mt. San Antonio College. Several of the protestors walked down to the Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff Station to continue their protest.[91]
- West Covina: On June 1, 2020, a four hour peaceful protest took place where demonstrators walked to the 10 Freeway overpass from nearby parking lots. At one point, the demonstrators laid down on the overpass. By mid-afternoon, there were around 170 people that participated in the event.[92]
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