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Some University of California striking workers reach deal

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'The hypocrisy is layered' | Trucker convoy divides locals in DC area

As hundreds of truckers drove the Capital Beltway Sunday afternoon, some locals still had questions as to what their protest was about.
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New La Mesa Police Chief plans to bring changes after riots and controversial arrest

“We cannot forget our past, but we can never ever repeat it,” said Chief Sweeney.
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La Mesa organizations hold day of remembrance on anniversary of riot

Protests in La Mesa in late May 2020 started out peaceful before devolving into looting and rioting after dark.
Crime

Amaurie Johnson speaks to News 8 about activism a year after controversial arrest in La Mesa

Amaurie Johnson was later cleared of all charges. The arresting officer Matt Dages was fired, arrested and charged with falsifying a police report.
Crime

Victim input helps 2 men get probation for hate crime during Imperial Beach BLM protest

Jeffrey Brooks, 39, and Henry Brooks Jr., 33, both admitted hate crime allegations in connection with the June 7 attacks on Marcus Boyd and a group of protesters.
Crime

Minneapolis police shooting sparks protest in San Diego

A rally was held Monday at Waterfront Park in downtown San Diego after the shooting of a 20-year-old Black man by police outside Minneapolis
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Black man killed in Minnesota, Black Army Lt. pepper-sprayed in Virginia | Controversial traffic stops prompt nationwide protests

One officer shouted “Taser,” indicating she planned to deploy a less-lethal device, but used her firearm instead, killing Daunte Wright.
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New video released of La Mesa protests, shooting of grandmother with beanbag round

The helicopter video reveals possible discrepancies in previous LMPD reports.
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New video released of La Mesa protests, shooting of grandmother with beanbag round

The helicopter video reveals possible discrepancies in previous LMPD reports.
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The call to prosecute San Diego police officers that use excessive force

Community leaders called for the resignation of Summer Stephan, the District Attorney for the County of San Diego, for what they said is failing to prosecute.
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San Diego preparing for Biden inauguration, possible protests

“What we saw we don’t want repeated [in] any way, form or shape," said San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan.