'We see you': Mountain View police take a knee
"To my fellow law enforcement brothers and sisters - if you’re not looking at how we can improve how we police, you’re not listening," Mountain View Police Chief Doug Shoemaker said.
Two of the Bay Area’s largest anti-police brutality demonstrations were organized by students
The protest against the killing of George Floyd, police, and racial inequality drew an estimated 10,000 people to Mission High School in San Francisco Wednesday night.
Buffalo officers suspended after throwing elderly man to ground
Video of a police officer appearing to shove an elderly protester who falls and cracks his head in Buffalo has drawn widespread condemnation.
Smaller cities attracting George Floyd solidarity protests
There was a large and diverse crowd in Pinole on Thursday, a city that's not used to hosting political protests.
Peaceful protests attracts hundreds in Fremont
A few hundred people took to the streets of Fremont on Wednesday and marched in a peaceful protest. The protest ended before the city’s curfew which is set to expire Thursday morning.
San Jose police chief defends officers’ use of force during protests
Officials in San Jose held a news conference Thursday to discuss police tactics used during recent protests against police brutality.
Floyd's death evokes memories of Antioch police case
When Malad Baldwin of Antioch saw the video showing what happened to George Floyd, he was crushed.
'Implicit bias' training coming for California teachers
California teachers may soon receive training about "implicit bias" to improve the treatment of minority students.
As peaceful protests continue, some Bay Area curfews lifted
Days of protest around the Bay Area in solidarity with cities across the country over the death of George Floyd gave way to nights sometimes filled with chaos. In response, many cities and counties responded with curfews.
Walnut Creek police says mutual aid officer did not say what many thought they heard
The Walnut Creek Police Department said it is reviewing and investigating a number of incidents that happened during protests for George Floyd, including cell phone video that has caused controversy over what an officer is heard telling protestors.
TIME Magazine unveils cover inspired by George Floyd protests, honoring black lives lost
TIME Magazine has unveiled the cover for its June 15, 2020 issue, which examines the protests that have erupted around the world following the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd’s Minneapolis memorial packed with prominent figures
Many prominent guests were in attendance at the Minneapolis memorial service for George Floyd, including Hollywood celebrities, musicians and the politically powerful.
Gov. Newsom says protests may lead to spike in virus cases
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he's concerned about the spread of coronavirus as thousands of people gather for protests across the state, and he said the state should prepare for higher rates of positive tests because of both the protests and the reopening of businesses that's underway.
Black-owned restaurants gain support from community in wake of troubled times
Lunch hour at San Jose’s Jamaican eatery, “Back A Yard,” sees a steady flow of hungry customers ready for the Caribbean’s finest.
2 officers involved in George Floyd death were rookies, attorney says 1 was on his 4th day
One of the police officers arrested and charged with aiding and abetting the murder of George Floyd was on his fourth day on the job when the incident occurred.
‘Do not cooperate with evil — protest against evil’: Attorney Ben Crump speaks at George Floyd memorial
The attorney for the Floyd family delivered his remarks during the June 4 memorial.
George Floyd's Minneapolis memorial service: Family shares stories, Rev. Al Sharpton delivers powerful eulogy
Friends, family and much of the community said goodbye to George Floyd at a memorial service in Minneapolis Thursday afternoon, the first of three memorial services for Floyd before his funeral in Houston next week.
ACLU sues Trump administration over police force on protesters near White House
The American Civil Liberties Union sued the Trump administration Thursday, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.
ACLU files lawsuit against Trump admin. regarding removal of protesters
The American Civil Liberties Union and others have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging officials violated the civil rights of protesters who were forcefully removed from a park near the White House by police using chemical agents before President Donald Trump walked to a nearby church to take a photo.
Curfews spread across Bay Area: Find rules for your city
Several cities across the Bay Area have imposed curfews in response to protests over the killing of George Floyd.