George Floyd protests in San Luis Obispo County, California

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George Floyd protests in San Luis Obispo County, California
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DateMay 28, 2020 – present (1 year, 1 week and 4 days)
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There have been a series of protests in San Luis Obispo County, California related to the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while in police custody.

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Arroyo Grande

On June 5, 2020, over 200 protestors marched peacefully along Grand Avenue. [3] [4] [5]

Los Osos

On June 9, 2020, about 100 people protested at a local park and marched along South Bay Drive. [6]

Morro Bay

On June 6, 2020, several protestors protested near Morro Rock. [5] [7]

Paso Robles

On May 31, 2020, over 100 people peacefully protested in City Park. [8]

San Luis Obispo

On June 1, 2020, Hundreds of protesters gathered at Mission Plaza and marched through downtown. After protesters blocked the road, the gathering was declared unlawful. Several protesters were arrested, and after a line of police moved towards downtown, most of the protesters dispersed. [9] [10]

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  2. 1 2 Goldberg, Michelle (May 29, 2020). "Opinion - America Is a Tinderbox". The New York Times. Archived from the original on May 30, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. Bubnash, Kasey. "Gunmen at Arroyo Grande protest spark controversy and police investigation". New Times San Luis Obispo. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  4. "Protesters march to honor George Floyd in Arroyo Grande and Grover Beach area". KSBY. June 6, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  5. 1 2 Middlecamp, David (July 29, 2020). "2 months of marches: See SLO County Black Lives Matter protests in photos". The Tribune (San Luis Obispo) . Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  6. "Peaceful protest in Los Osos in support of Black Lives Matter". KSBY. June 12, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  7. Garcia, Karen. "Morro Bay Police investigate hate speech and police involvement". New Times San Luis Obispo. Retrieved May 17, 2021.
  8. Brennan, Publisher Scott (June 1, 2020). "Over 100 peaceful protesters gather in City Park to remember George Floyd". Paso Robles Daily News. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  9. "Protesters stop traffic in San Luis Obispo; police disperse crowd". KSBY. June 1, 2020. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  10. Oakes, Cameryn (September 21, 2020). "A timeline of Black Lives Matter protests in San Luis Obispo". Mustang News. Retrieved May 15, 2021.