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Violence Escalates As Protests Over George Floyd Death Continue

May 31, 2020

In 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 Protests

May 31, 2020 | Emily Zentner | Sammy Caiola | Nicole Nixon

Following 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.

Police Use Tear Gas As Crowds Damage Downtown Sacramento Businesses For Second Night

May 31, 2020

Sacramento Police have reported cases of vandalism in downtown Sacramento Sunday, as many demonstrators continued to protest police violence at the state Capitol.

Target Says It Will Temporarily Close Stores In Several States As Protests Continue

May 31, 2020

The move comes after several Target stores were ransacked and damaged during protests.

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Denounces Property Theft, Vandalism

May 31, 2020 | Kris Vera-Phillips

Before 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 Protests

May 31, 2020 | CapRadio Staff | Kris Vera-Phillips

After Sacramento officers arrested 18 people in connection with Saturday night protests, Police Chief Daniel Hahn talked to CapRadio about police response to the demonstrations.

PHOTOS: Downtown Sacramento Picks Up After Night Of Protest, Vandalism

May 31, 2020

On 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 Them

May 31, 2020 | Bob Moffitt

It 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.

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Grief, Outrage Over George Floyd Spreads Further

May 31, 2020

Officials in Minneapolis promised a stronger response to protests over the death of George Floyd as police and demonstrators across the nation continue to clash.