Tag: protests
NCAA’s Election Day off sends message but is it needed?
By RALPH D. RUSSO
A summer of activism, sparked by protests of racial injustice, led to a grassroots movement to give college athletes the day...
With anger at police high, officers face greater danger
Sep 27, 2020 10:29 AM
By DON BABWIN Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — A man walks up to a squad car and opens fire on two...
Portland protesters cause mayhem again, police officer hurt
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland's nightly protests turned violent again even after the city's mayor pleaded for demonstrators to stay off the streets and...
Portland police declare unlawful assembly during protest
The Portland Police Bureau declared an unlawful assembly Saturday night when people gathered outside a police precinct in Oregon's largest city and threw bottles...
U.S. Agents in Portland set to pull back, but tensions simmer
Valley News Staff
PORTLAND, Oregon — The Trump administration and Oregon leaders declared victory after it was announced that U.S. agents guarding a federal courthouse...
Protest organizer to run for Temecula City Council seat
A 24-year-old who helped organize the two weeks of protests at the Temecula Duck Pond against the death of George Floyd and police brutality...
Temecula council offers support for protesters, condemnation of ex-mayor in first meeting since resignation
In the Temecula City Council’s first meeting since the resignation of Mayor James “Stew” Stewart over an email that was blasted by many city...
In Minneapolis, rage over George Floyd extends beyond cops
MARGIE MASON and ROBIN McDOWELL
Associated Press
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — To truly understand the rage people in this city felt as they watched a video...
On the spot where George Floyd died, his brother urges calm
Aaron Morrison
The Associated Press
George Floyd’s brother pleaded for peace in the streets Monday, June 1, saying destruction is “not going to bring my brother...
Protesters carry out peaceful rallies in Moreno Valley, La Quinta
MORENO VALLEY (CNS) - The city of Moreno Valley is the only city in Riverside County under a curfew early this morning, with city...