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Walnut Creek Police issued a curfew tonight after looters descending into downtown and looted local businesses yesterday. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 1: Protesters take a photograph graffiti with the name of George Floyd along S. 3rd St. during a protest of the killing of George Floyd in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Monday, June 1, 2020. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 1: Protesters walk down S. Market St. while protesting the killing of George Floyd in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Monday, June 1, 2020. (Photo by Ryan J. Degan)Hundreds of protesters shut down the streets in central Dublin on Monday afternoon, as Tri-Valley residents joined the numerous communities throughout the country that have risen up in protests against police brutality.Inspired by the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis on Memorial Day, Dublin protesters came out in a show of solidarity against police brutality, racism and complacency toward injustice.Protesters blocked off the intersection where Dublin Boulevard meets Dougherty Road, for an eight minute moment of silence. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 1: A San Jose Police officer raises his non-lethal weapon towards a protester during a protest for the killing of George Floyd in front of San Jose City Hall in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Monday, June 1, 2020.

Please make sure your comments are truthful, on-topic and do not disrespect another poster. Over 100 police officers from agencies around the county are in Walnut Creek patrolling the area. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 1: Protesters chant while protesting the killing of George Floyd at Cesar Chavez Park in downtown San Jose, Calif., on Monday, June 1, 2020. David DeBolt is a senior breaking news reporter for the San Jose Mercury News and the East Bay Times of Oakland. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Walnut Creek Police issued a curfew tonight after looters descending into downtown and looted local businesses yesterday. Hundreds of protesters shut down the streets in central Dublin on Monday afternoon, as Tri-Valley residents joined the numerous communities throughout the country that have risen up in protests against police brutality. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)WALNUT CREEK, CA - JUNE 1: Police fire tear gas at protesters blocking the I-680 north bound freeway during a Black Lives Matter protest in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Monday, June 1, 2020. Walnut Creek Police issued a curfew tonight after looters descending into downtown and looted local businesses yesterday. Police units were summoned to the scene, but the group soon returned to East Palo Alto. He did not discharge his weapon. "Support PleasantonWeekly.com for as little as $5/month.Prior to the start of the march -- which took participants from Emerald Glen Park to the Dublin Civic Center and police station -- organizers held a rally where local leaders and advocates shared inspiring words and reviewed the plan for the day.During the rally organizers gave instructions and advice to those in attendance, strictly informing protesters that this was a non-violent gathering and any counter protesters attempting to cause trouble should be ignored.Organizers further provided attendees with water, snacks and masks -- also recommending that those in attendance follow social-distancing as much as possible, in order to curtail any spread of COVID-19.Dublin Mayor David Haubert was one of the local leaders in attendance at the rally -- also joining the protests for a part of the march -- and briefly addressed attendees before the march began. Walnut Creek Police issued a curfew tonight after looters descending into downtown and looted local businesses yesterday. Marisa Kendall covers homelessness as part of the Bay Area News Group's housing team.

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Are California police officers trained enough and in the right things? (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)WALNUT CREEK, CA - JUNE 1: A protester reacts after a flash bang explodes near her after blocking the I-680 north bound freeway during a Black Lives Matter protest in Walnut Creek, Calif., on Monday, June 1, 2020. Become aware and then if you meet anyone who is trying to learn about it you can spread information as well," McMahan said. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)Jamie Foxx speaks to a large crowd during a "Kneel-In" to protest police racism on the steps of City Hall, Monday, June 1, 2020, in San Francisco.