Live Blog: 6th Day of Local George Floyd Demonstrations
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Suspected Looter Was Kneeling and Had a Hammer, Not a Gun, When Fatally Shot By Vallejo Police
A police shooting may provide a dangerous new spark to a community already on edge.
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Standoff Between Oakland Police and Gunman Ends Peacefully
Police in Oakland have taken a suspect into custody Wednesday after a standoff at a home with two young children inside, authorities said.
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Some Violence, But California Protests Mostly Peaceful
National Guard reinforced police in the San Francisco Bay Area city of Vallejo after a second night of violence. That was among scattered incidents that stood in contrast to largely peaceful California protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Fifty members of the Guard arrived Tuesday after they were requested to “assist in ... -
1 Dead, 1 Critical in Quadruple Stabbing in San Jose: Police
Four people were stabbed, and one died early Wednesday morning in downtown San Jose, according to the police department.
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How You Can Help When You Don’t Know Where to Start
The nationwide protests that have erupted following George Floyd‘s death while in police custody have helped serve as a catalyst for awareness and conversation on racism and injustice in America. Cellphone video taken on May 25 shows Floyd, a black man choked by a white police officer in Minneapolis, begging the officer to remove his knee fro... -
SF DA Drops Charges for Suspect Who Was Restrained With Knee to Neck: Report
San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin has decided to drop resisting arrest charges against a teenager after cellphone video of his arrest revealed a knee-to-neck restraint was used, according to a report in the San Francisco Examiner.
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#NotOneMore: San Jose Mayor Hosts Virtual Tribute to George Floyd
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo, his fellow city leaders and residents across the Bay Area’s largest city are banding together virtually on social media Wednesday to pay tribute to George Floyd and other victims of color.
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Police Investigate Officer-Involved Shooting in San Jose
Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in San Jose, as well as a related hit-and-run, according to the police department.
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Heat Advisory: Sweltering Temps Across the Bay Area
Temperatures around the Bay Area and along the Monterey Peninsula are expected to spike this week, with above-average seasonal temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
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List: Cooling Centers Open Around the Bay Area
With temperatures reaching into the upper 90s and triple digits in some areas, counties around the Bay Area are opening cooling centers for those who need to escape the heat.
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List of Coronavirus Cases in the Bay Area
Here’s a breakdown of the latest coronavirus cases health officials have announced in the Bay Area.
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List: Bay Area Curfews During George Floyd Protests
Several Bay Area cities implemented a curfew after days of protesting, rioting and looting following the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Vallejo PD Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting
Authorities in Vallejo are investigating an officer-involved shooting early Tuesday morning that also involved a high-speed chase of suspected looters, according to the police department.
