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Nine people have been charged by the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office in connection with the May 31 rampage in downtown Walnut Creek in which 39 businesses were victims of looting and related property damages, police said Tuesday.

There’s not going to be a whole lot of window shopping this week. Stores across the Bay Area are boarding up ahead of any post-election unrest.

There’s not going to be a whole lot of window shopping this week. Stores across the Bay Area are boarding up ahead of any post-election unrest. Bob Redell reports.

There’s not going to be a whole lot of window shopping this week. Stores across the Bay Area are boarding up ahead of any post-election unrest. Melissa Colorado reports.

Rickia Young, a home health aide, was trying to drive home when she encountered protesters and police. Her attorneys say Philadelphia officers smashed her car windows and beat her.

A citywide curfew was in effect for Philadelphia Wednesday into Thursday following two nights of protests, unrest and looting in the aftermath of Philadelphia police shooting and killing Walter Wallace Jr.

Walter Wallace Jr. was shot by Philadelphia Police officers Monday Oct. 26, sparking protests and later looting in the city. Police and the mayor offered more details about what happened and what is not immediately known.

An arrest has been made after a Cal Fire firefighter’s wallet was stolen and his credit cards were used while battling the CZU Lightning Complex, Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said Thursday.

An arrest has been made after a Cal Fire firefighter’s wallet was stolen and his credit cards were used while battling the CZU Lightning Complex, Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said Thursday. Anoushah Rasta reports.

Authorities are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspect oh stealing a firefighter’s wallet and emptying his bank account.

As thousands of people are forced to evacuate due to the wildfires, criminals are taking advantage to loot homes.

In addition to the threat of fire, people now have to worry about looting. Leaders in Santa Cruz County say they’re angry and heartbroken after someone entered a firefighter’s department vehicle, stole his wallet and drained his bank account. Roz Plater reports.

As the wildfires ravaging the Bay Area continue to force evacuations throughout the region, officials are now facing the additional threat of looting. NBC Bay Area’s team brings you the latest details.

A La Mesa business owner shared shocking video on Monday of looters breaking into his jewelry store during rioting on Saturday night.

Police in a Bay Area community were about to help authorities in neighboring Oakland keep the peace during a protest when a more pressing crisis hit home: groups of thieves were pillaging malls, setting fire to a Walmart and storming a car dealership.

San Francisco is enacting a strict curfew of 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Sunday and will have about 200 officers from outside law enforcement agencies to help protect people and property, city officials said at an online news conference. Sharon Katsuda reports.

Oakland police on Monday morning reported that about 60 people were arrested during Sunday’s demonstrations over the death of black man George Floyd under the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer last week.

Oakland police on Monday morning reported that about 60 people were arrested during Sunday’s demonstrations over the death of black man George Floyd under the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer last week.

Looters and vandals ransacked a San Leandro Walmart, and a fire broke out in the store. It was just one of many stores damaged across the East Bay. Thom Jensen reports.

When scores of looters ransacked clothing stores in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood on Sunday, a security guard jumped into action to try and hold some of them accountable and recover the merchandise.