mercurynews--2020-05-31--LAPD makes several arrests as police cruisers burn in 4th straight day of protests

The Los Angeles Police Department made several arrests Saturday afternoon , May 30 , after declaring an unlawful assembly in the Fairfax District , where thousands of protesters assembled ; some set cruisers on fire , while others vandalized and smashed the windows of nearby police vehicles .
Officers sprayed tear gas and shot beanbags and rubber bullets into the crowd after threatening to arrest the thousands of demonstrators who had gathered to demand justice for George Floyd , a black man who died after a white officer kneeled on his neck in Minnesota .
Several people , including rapper @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CHIKA — were detained at the scene .
As the day wore on , some demonstrators began looting businesses along Fairfax Avenue .
Protester D.J .
Washington said he came out because he was sick of the racism he experiences as a black business owner in the San Fernando Valley .
“ I consider this a step toward more attention , ” Washington said , “ but it ’ s not progress until you stop seeing these dudes right here who want to beat people up , ” he said of police officers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police expected a certain amount of damage .
“ Of course we try to talk to protesters and not use force immediately , ” Rodriguez said , “ but at a certain point , you have to do something.
” Early in the afternoon , the protesters shut down traffic at the intersection ; they were met with a couple dozen Los Angeles Police Officers blocking further access on Third Street .
“ This is frustration after years of tensions between police and civilians , ” said Rashad Marshall , a 24-year-old Long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ West Hollywood with his beagle , Lilo .
“ Our officers across the country need to be briefed , ” Marshall added , “ on how to handle situations better.
” During the protest , Mayor Eric Garcetti announced an 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. curfew in the city .
“ If you love the city , ” he said during an afternoon briefing , “ go home , and come back , and we can peacefully protest.
” Saturday ’ s protest came a day after the most chaotic night yet in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ; the local community was still reeling from looting , fires and violence that broke out Friday evening .
The demonstration started off peacefully in Pan Pacific Park shortly before noon , where hundreds of activists protested police brutality , carrying homemade signs that read , “ Black Lives Matter ” and “ I can ’ t breathe.
” They chanted familiar mantras like , “ No justice , no peace , ” and , “ Say their names.
” Andrew Masembe , a 35-year-old Burbank resident , said in Pan Pacific Park @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that he felt the need to be a part of this chapter in history .
“ You always think about these times in history and what you would do , ” he said .
“ So faced with that , I decided to show up .
It ’ s for black people to be heard .
For so long , we been silent.
” Unrest in Los Angeles started Wednesday evening , May 27 , when Black Lives Matter activists occupied the 101 Freeway in downtown .
Protests continued on Thursday night , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ labeled it an “ unlawful assembly.
” • Protesters converge on White House for second straight day • Photos Day 2 : Bay Area protests start peaceful during day but turn dangerous at night • San Jose woman arrested after allegedly running 2 people over during protest And on Friday night , over 70 protesters returned to downtown , marching from City Hall to Spring Street .
The officer who knelt on Floyd ’ s neck , Derek Chauvin , was arrested on Friday .
He was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles , said Floyd ’ s death is just one instance of police brutality caught on video .
Police brutality needs to end , she said .
So she put together LA Students for Floyd , one of the activist groups that arrived at Pan Pacific Park .
Although she and her group are young , as the “ voice of the future , ” she believes her voice is among the most vital .
“ I wanted to give students a chance to have their @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Pierce Singgih, Ariella Plachta, Hayley Munguia

The Los Angeles Police Department made several arrests Saturday afternoon, May 30, after declaring an unlawful assembly in the Fairfax District, where thousands of protesters assembled; some set cruisers on fire, while others vandalized and smashed the windows of nearby police vehicles.
Around a dozen LAPD vehicles vandalized just behind the line of police and protestors. pic.twitter.com/DGEe6LbK25 — Ariella Plachta (@AriPlachta) May 30, 2020
Officers sprayed tear gas and shot beanbags and rubber bullets into the crowd after threatening to arrest the thousands of demonstrators who had gathered to demand justice for George Floyd, a black man who died after a white officer kneeled on his neck in Minnesota.
Several people, including rapper Jane Chika Oranika — known professionally as CHIKA — were detained at the scene.
As the day wore on, some demonstrators began looting businesses along Fairfax Avenue.
Protester D.J. Washington said he came out because he was sick of the racism he experiences as a black business owner in the San Fernando Valley.
“I consider this a step toward more attention,” Washington said, “but it’s not progress until you stop seeing these dudes right here who want to beat people up,” he said of police officers.
LAPD Sgt. Jorge Rodriguez said police expected a certain amount of damage.
“Of course we try to talk to protesters and not use force immediately,” Rodriguez said, “but at a certain point, you have to do something.”
Police shooting rubber bullets at protesters retreating on Oakwood and Fairfax. pic.twitter.com/AHmwYQVJ8k — Ariella Plachta (@AriPlachta) May 31, 2020
Early in the afternoon, the protesters shut down traffic at the intersection; they were met with a couple dozen Los Angeles Police Officers blocking further access on Third Street.
“This is frustration after years of tensions between police and civilians,” said Rashad Marshall, a 24-year-old Long Beach resident said as he protested in West Hollywood with his beagle, Lilo.
“Our officers across the country need to be briefed,” Marshall added, “on how to handle situations better.”
During the protest, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced an 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. curfew in the city.
“If you love the city,” he said during an afternoon briefing, “go home, and come back, and we can peacefully protest.”
Saturday’s protest came a day after the most chaotic night yet in the string of demonstrations in Los Angeles; the local community was still reeling from looting, fires and violence that broke out Friday evening.
A peaceful beginning
The demonstration started off peacefully in Pan Pacific Park shortly before noon, where hundreds of activists protested police brutality, carrying homemade signs that read, “Black Lives Matter” and “I can’t breathe.”
Thousands of #BlackLivesMatter protesters were chanting, but they then took a moment of silence with fists in air. @ladailynews pic.twitter.com/BRujC6gVhQ — pierce singgih (@piercesinggih) May 30, 2020
They chanted familiar mantras like, “No justice, no peace,” and, “Say their names.”
Andrew Masembe, a 35-year-old Burbank resident, said in Pan Pacific Park, before the march turned violent, that he felt the need to be a part of this chapter in history.
“You always think about these times in history and what you would do,” he said. “So faced with that, I decided to show up. It’s for black people to be heard. For so long, we been silent.”
Unrest in Los Angeles started Wednesday evening, May 27, when Black Lives Matter activists occupied the 101 Freeway in downtown. Protests continued on Thursday night, when the Los Angeles Police Department eventually labeled it an “unlawful assembly.”
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The officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck, Derek Chauvin, was arrested on Friday. He was charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter.
Cleo Riley, a 17-year-old junior at Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles, said Floyd’s death is just one instance of police brutality caught on video. Police brutality needs to end, she said.
So she put together LA Students for Floyd, one of the activist groups that arrived at Pan Pacific Park. Although she and her group are young, as the “voice of the future,” she believes her voice is among the most vital.
“I wanted to give students a chance to have their voices heard,” Riley said.


mercurynews--2020-05-31--Horoscopes May 31, 2020: Colin Farrell, take control of your emotions.

Happy Birthday : How you handle day-to-day problems will make a difference .
Take control of your emotions , and look for practical alternatives that suit the changing lifestyle trends , and you will up your game and be ready to take on whatever comes your way .
Think smart , act practically and do your best to implement healthy routines and practices .
Your numbers are 3 , 10 , 17 , 26 , 31 , 38 , 42 .
ARIES ( March 21-April 19 ) : Consider your attributes and what you have to work with , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that will help you be diverse and cutting-edge concerning your career and the lifestyle you want .
Protect your health .
3 stars TAURUS ( April 20-May 20 ) : You ’ ll accomplish the most if you work independently of others and have a goal in mind .
What you accomplish will lead to an unexpected opportunity .
How you revise your daily routine will bring results that distance you from unnecessary meddling .
5 stars GEMINI ( May 21-June 20 ) : Tunnel vision will help you be more productive .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the better the outcome .
A change of attitude will lead to physical benefits that will boost your immune system as well as your confidence .
2 stars CANCER ( June 21-July 22 ) : Choose a unique environment .
Surround yourself with the things that make you happy .
Comfort and convenience will motivate you to enjoy what you have and make the most of your life .
Share your feelings and intentions with someone you love .
4 stars LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22 ) : Don ’ t let @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on personal growth and self-improvement projects that will boost your ego .
An energetic challenge will help ease stress .
Test your strength , endurance and intelligence .
Romance is on the rise .
3 stars VIRGO ( Aug. 23-Sept. 22 ) : Take care of unfinished business yourself .
Relying on someone will lead to disappointment .
Base a change you need to make on information that you receive from a reliable source .
Broaden your outlook and awareness .
3 stars LIBRA ( Sept. 23-Oct. 22 ) : Keep life simple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A problem at home will escalate if you have neglected your duties or someone who relies on you .
Don ’ t take a risk if there is a chance of injury , illness or financial loss .
3 stars SCORPIO ( Oct. 23-Nov. 21 ) : Take care of matters personally .
Someone will cost you money if you don ’ t set boundaries .
Avoid joint ventures .
Work toward something you can do on your own .
A creative endeavor is favored .
3 stars SAGITTARIUS ( Nov. 22-Dec. 21 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any situation that has left you feeling out of the loop .
Ask pertinent questions , find out where you stand and make a move that will encourage fewer problems and a better relationship with someone special .
4 stars CAPRICORN ( Dec. 22-Jan. 19 ) : Think matters through , and proceed to make a change that will help you improve your life .
An exciting prospect will come with high expectations as well as uncertainty regarding personal benefits .
Don ’ t act prematurely .
Gather facts .
2 stars AQUARIUS @ @ @ @ @ @ @ adjustments at home that will make your life easier .
A fitness routine or physical change you make will give you the personal pick-me-up and confidence you need to go after what you want .
Romance is in the stars .
3 stars PISCES ( Feb. 19-March 20 ) : Don ’ t take what others say to heart .
Get the facts yourself , and let your intuition be your guide .
Let go of negativity in your life , and focus on what brings you the most joy .
A lifestyle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stars Birthday Baby : You are intuitive , sensitive and friendly .
You are disciplined and forward-thinking .

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Colin Farrell, 44; Brooke Shields, 55; Tom Berenger, 71; Clint Eastwood, 90.
Happy Birthday: How you handle day-to-day problems will make a difference. Take control of your emotions, and look for practical alternatives that suit the changing lifestyle trends, and you will up your game and be ready to take on whatever comes your way. Think smart, act practically and do your best to implement healthy routines and practices. Your numbers are 3, 10, 17, 26, 31, 38, 42.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Consider your attributes and what you have to work with, and you will come up with a plan that will help you be diverse and cutting-edge concerning your career and the lifestyle you want. Protect your health. 3 stars
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You’ll accomplish the most if you work independently of others and have a goal in mind. What you accomplish will lead to an unexpected opportunity. How you revise your daily routine will bring results that distance you from unnecessary meddling. 5 stars
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Tunnel vision will help you be more productive. The less interference or temptation you encounter, the better the outcome. A change of attitude will lead to physical benefits that will boost your immune system as well as your confidence. 2 stars
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Choose a unique environment. Surround yourself with the things that make you happy. Comfort and convenience will motivate you to enjoy what you have and make the most of your life. Share your feelings and intentions with someone you love. 4 stars
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don’t let anyone take advantage of you. Focus on personal growth and self-improvement projects that will boost your ego. An energetic challenge will help ease stress. Test your strength, endurance and intelligence. Romance is on the rise. 3 stars
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Take care of unfinished business yourself. Relying on someone will lead to disappointment. Base a change you need to make on information that you receive from a reliable source. Broaden your outlook and awareness. 3 stars
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep life simple, and live within your means. A problem at home will escalate if you have neglected your duties or someone who relies on you. Don’t take a risk if there is a chance of injury, illness or financial loss. 3 stars
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Take care of matters personally. Someone will cost you money if you don’t set boundaries. Avoid joint ventures. Work toward something you can do on your own. A creative endeavor is favored. 3 stars
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Get to the bottom of any situation that has left you feeling out of the loop. Ask pertinent questions, find out where you stand and make a move that will encourage fewer problems and a better relationship with someone special. 4 stars
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Think matters through, and proceed to make a change that will help you improve your life. An exciting prospect will come with high expectations as well as uncertainty regarding personal benefits. Don’t act prematurely. Gather facts. 2 stars
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Make adjustments at home that will make your life easier. A fitness routine or physical change you make will give you the personal pick-me-up and confidence you need to go after what you want. Romance is in the stars. 3 stars
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t take what others say to heart. Get the facts yourself, and let your intuition be your guide. Let go of negativity in your life, and focus on what brings you the most joy. A lifestyle change will boost your morale. 3 stars
Birthday Baby: You are intuitive, sensitive and friendly. You are disciplined and forward-thinking.
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mercurynews--2020-05-31--Word Game: May 31, 2020

Word Game: May 31, 2020

Can you find 58 or more words in QUALITIES ?
TODAY ’ S WORD — QUALITIES quail quale quasi quest quiet quilt quit quite utile aisle alit lase lasque last late least lest liaise lieu list lues lust lute isle islet istle tail tale talus teal tequila tile east equal etui sail sale salt salute sate saute seal seat silt site slat slate slit slue squat squeal stale steal stela stile suet suit suite To purchase the Word Game book , visit WordGameBooks.com .
Order it now for just $ 5 while supplies last !
1 .
Words must be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “ s , ” such as “ bats ” or “ dies , ” are not allowed .
3 .
Additional words made by adding a “ d ” or an “ s ” may not be used .
For example , if “ bake ” is used , “ baked ” or “ bakes ” are not allowed , but “ bake ” and “ baking ” are admissible .
4 .
Proper nouns , slang words , or vulgar or sexually @ @ @ @ @ @

TODAY’S WORD — QUALITIES (QUALITIES: KWAHL-ih-tees: Inherent or distinguishing characteristics.)
Average mark 40 words
Time limit 60 minutes
Can you find 58 or more words in QUALITIES? TODAY’S WORD — QUALITIES quail
quale quasi quest quiet quilt quit quite utile aisle alit lase lasque last late least lest
liaise lieu list lues lust lute isle islet istle tail tale talus teal tequila tile east equal etui
sail sale salt salute sate saute seal seat silt site slat slate slit slue squat squeal stale
steal stela stile suet suit suite
To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
RULES OF THE GAME:
1. Words must be of four or more letters.
2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.
3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.
4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.
Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at kzsaxe@gmail.com.


Bridge: May 31, 2020

A reader sent me today ’ s deal — from a duplicate event — with a tale of woe .
She was declarer at four spades after West had preempted in hearts .
West led the king of hearts .
“ I took the ace , ” my fan writes , “ and since it was duplicate , I went for an overtrick : I took the A-K of clubs to pitch my last heart .
Unfortunately , West ruffed .
I ruffed his heart return and led the king of diamonds , but West took the ace and led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ led a second trump .
Then I could ruff only one diamond in dummy and had a second diamond loser .
Down one .
“ I ’ m wondering if I should have tried to safeguard the contract .
And was my partner right to bid four spades ?
If West hadn ’ t preempted , North ’ s hand would have been worth only inviting game.
” Clearly , my fan is a thoughtful player .
To answer her second question first , an opponent ’ s preempt often forces you to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ North ’ s four spades was correct .
The question about the play is harder .
South could make game by leading the king of diamonds at Trick Two .
West could win , cash a heart and lead a trump , and East could win and lead a second trump .
But then South could ruff one low diamond in dummy and pitch one on the second high club .
Should South play that way ?
At duplicate , declarer must often judge whether the contract is “ normal ” ( reached @ @ @ @ @ @ @ normal contract , he can take calculated risks for an overtrick .
Most North-Souths will reach four spades here .
Still , my fan ’ s play entailed some risk .
To play safe would have been reasonable .

A reader sent me today’s deal — from a duplicate event — with a tale of woe. She was declarer at four spades after West had preempted in hearts. West led the king of hearts.
“I took the ace,” my fan writes, “and since it was duplicate, I went for an overtrick: I took the A-K of clubs to pitch my last heart. Unfortunately, West ruffed. I ruffed his heart return and led the king of diamonds, but West took the ace and led a trump, and East won and led a second trump. Then I could ruff only one diamond in dummy and had a second diamond loser. Down one.
“I’m wondering if I should have tried to safeguard the contract. And was my partner right to bid four spades? If West hadn’t preempted, North’s hand would have been worth only inviting game.”
Clearly, my fan is a thoughtful player. To answer her second question first, an opponent’s preempt often forces you to stretch to avoid being stolen from. North’s four spades was correct.
The question about the play is harder. South could make game by leading the king of diamonds at Trick Two. West could win, cash a heart and lead a trump, and East could win and lead a second trump. But then South could ruff one low diamond in dummy and pitch one on the second high club.
Should South play that way? At duplicate, declarer must often judge whether the contract is “normal” (reached at most tables). At a normal contract, he can take calculated risks for an overtrick. Most North-Souths will reach four spades here. Still, my fan’s play entailed some risk. To play safe would have been reasonable.
South dealer
N-S vulnerable
NORTH
S K 7 6
H 8 7
D 6 2
C A K 10 7 6 2
WEST
S 5 3
H K Q 10 9 6 5 2
D A 9 7
C 3
EAST
S A 4
H J 3
D J 10 8 3
C Q J 9 8 4
SOUTH
S Q J 10 9 8 2
H A 4
D K Q 5 4
C 5
SouthWestNorthEast
1 S4 H4 SAll Pass
Opening lead — H K
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mercurynews--2020-05-31--Ask Amy: Is it offensive for a white girl to speak Spanish?

DEAR AMY : I have a basic understanding of Spanish .
I know enough to hold a friendly conversation .
From my time working in a restaurant , I can handle pretty much anything related to food .
I personally find using a different language to be really fun , when the situation presents itself .
However , I ’ m not sure when it is appropriate to do so .
For example , I know that the cleaning women in my building speak Spanish .
Would it be inappropriate for me to say , “ Hola , ¿cómo estás @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the hallway , instead of “ Hi , how are you ?
” Or when I ’ m getting takeout and I hear the cashier speaking Spanish , would it be rude to order in Spanish instead of English ?
I ’ m afraid that a white girl going out of her way to speak a different language comes across as pretentious .
Or worse , like I ’ m implying that the person doesn ’ t speak English well enough to interact with me in it .
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• Ask Amy : Am I being creepy with this woman on Twitter ?
• Ask Amy : Now that she lives with me , her annoying habit is a big problem • Ask Amy : I speak my mind , and it makes these women cry Really , I just think it ’ s a beautiful language , and at the very least , it ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you or your readers have any advice ?
DEAR SHYLINGUAL : I don ’ t see this as pretentious or as you being judgmental , but more as you being open — literally — to “ interpretation.
” Some people may like this , some may not .
Some may privately snicker , or answer your question in English .
It seems fairly important , however , that you demonstrate enough competence to understand the response when someone answers your question , “ ¿Cómo estás ?
” I ’ m interested in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ AMY : My wife “ Monica ” and I are in our 20s .
We have been married only for a few months , and we are very happy .
I do have one concern , though , that I can ’ t seem to get beyond .
Since her senior year in college , Monica has been meeting periodically with a male friend who shares her interest in genealogy .
When we married , I just assumed those meetings would either end , or they would join a genealogy group with other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to meet with her friend , and I usually bowl or play cards on those evenings .
We have had a few discussions about the issue and I really want her to objectively see my position .
We are deeply in love , and I know there is absolutely nothing romantic between Monica and her friend .
Am I being unreasonable , and should I just accept the situation ?
DEAR TORN : If you know that there is nothing romantic between your wife and her friend from college , then I fail @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troubling to you .
It sounds as if these periodic meetings between your wife and her friend have been going on during most of – and perhaps your entire — relationship .
Perhaps you don ’ t think that married people should have one-on-one meetings with people of the opposite sex .
Did you think marriage would affix a golden handcuff to you and your wife ?
It doesn ’ t work like that .
I think you ’ ll feel a lot better about your situation if you choose to love your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Trust is a choice , and trust can sometimes be a heavy lift .
For now — pretend that you do , act as if you do , and you will experience a liberation from your jealousy about this outside friendship .
Tell your wife that you ’ d be happy if she wanted to invite her genealogy friend to your house for their meetings .
Say your hellos , serve the two some cheese and crackers , and then go and bowl a strike .
DEAR AMY : You frequently receive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behavior changes radically .
This creates confusion and relationship problems .
My wonderful Momma went from sweet and loving to angry and vicious .
She hallucinated about very sexual things : men , fires and water .
She physically attacked my dad ( my siblings and myself found this out after she died ) .
After many years of this behavior , testing and numerous doctor visits , my beautiful mother was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia .
Nine weeks later , she was gone .
Please , I beg your readers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep fighting for their mental health .
DEAR GRIEVING : Lewy Body Dementia is a devastating illness which ( to my amateur understanding ) seems to combine symptoms of Parkinsons disease and dementia .
Notably , the wonderful comic and actor Robin Williams was revealed after his death by suicide to have had Lewy Body Dementia , which has helped to raise awareness .
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy @ amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy , P.O .
Box 194 , Freeville , NY 13068 .
You can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or Facebook .

DEAR AMY: I have a basic understanding of Spanish. I know enough to hold a friendly conversation. From my time working in a restaurant, I can handle pretty much anything related to food.
I personally find using a different language to be really fun, when the situation presents itself. However, I’m not sure when it is appropriate to do so.
For example, I know that the cleaning women in my building speak Spanish. Would it be inappropriate for me to say, “Hola, ¿cómo estás?” when I pass them in the hallway, instead of “Hi, how are you?”
Or when I’m getting takeout and I hear the cashier speaking Spanish, would it be rude to order in Spanish instead of English?
I’m afraid that a white girl going out of her way to speak a different language comes across as pretentious. Or worse, like I’m implying that the person doesn’t speak English well enough to interact with me in it.
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Shylingual
DEAR SHYLINGUAL: I don’t see this as pretentious or as you being judgmental, but more as you being open — literally — to “interpretation.” Some people may like this, some may not. Some may privately snicker, or answer your question in English.
It seems fairly important, however, that you demonstrate enough competence to understand the response when someone answers your question, “¿Cómo estás?”
I’m interested in what readers have to say.
DEAR AMY: My wife “Monica” and I are in our 20s. We have been married only for a few months, and we are very happy. I do have one concern, though, that I can’t seem to get beyond.
Since her senior year in college, Monica has been meeting periodically with a male friend who shares her interest in genealogy.
When we married, I just assumed those meetings would either end, or they would join a genealogy group with other people. However, Monica has continued to meet with her friend, and I usually bowl or play cards on those evenings.
We have had a few discussions about the issue and I really want her to objectively see my position.
We are deeply in love, and I know there is absolutely nothing romantic between Monica and her friend. Am I being unreasonable, and should I just accept the situation?
Torn in Tulsa
DEAR TORN: If you know that there is nothing romantic between your wife and her friend from college, then I fail to see what about this is so troubling to you.
It sounds as if these periodic meetings between your wife and her friend have been going on during most of – and perhaps your entire — relationship. Perhaps you don’t think that married people should have one-on-one meetings with people of the opposite sex. Did you think marriage would affix a golden handcuff to you and your wife? It doesn’t work like that.
I think you’ll feel a lot better about your situation if you choose to love your wife enough to trust her, completely.
Trust is a choice, and trust can sometimes be a heavy lift.
For now — pretend that you do, act as if you do, and you will experience a liberation from your jealousy about this outside friendship.
Tell your wife that you’d be happy if she wanted to invite her genealogy friend to your house for their meetings. Say your hellos, serve the two some cheese and crackers, and then go and bowl a strike.
DEAR AMY: You frequently receive questions regarding friends and family members whose behavior changes radically. This creates confusion and relationship problems.
My wonderful Momma went from sweet and loving to angry and vicious. She hallucinated about very sexual things: men, fires and water. She physically attacked my dad (my siblings and myself found this out after she died).
After many years of this behavior, testing and numerous doctor visits, my beautiful mother was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. Nine weeks later, she was gone.
Please, I beg your readers, if your loved one changes drastically, keep fighting for their mental health.
Still Grieving
DEAR GRIEVING: Lewy Body Dementia is a devastating illness which (to my amateur understanding) seems to combine symptoms of Parkinsons disease and dementia. Notably, the wonderful comic and actor Robin Williams was revealed after his death by suicide to have had Lewy Body Dementia, which has helped to raise awareness.
You can email Amy Dickinson at askamy@amydickinson.com or send a letter to Ask Amy, P.O. Box 194, Freeville, NY 13068. You can also follow her on Twitter @askingamy or Facebook.


mercurynews--2020-05-31--Dear Abby: I neglected to tell my new husband I wouldn’t take his name

DEAR ABBY : I ’ m in my mid-30s and have just been married for the first time .
I chose not to take my husband ’ s last name for several reasons .
I have a child from a previous relationship who shares my name ; I have a unique name that I love ; and I am established in a career in which name recognition is important .
I am also an older bride .
Unfortunately , I didn ’ t discuss it with my husband before the wedding , although I did explain my reasoning later .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a couple where our names are written out , and people often ask me why I have a different last name .
My husband is really bothered by it and hates when people bring it up .
I want to make him happy and make these situations less uncomfortable , but I refuse to change it .
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How do I approach these awkward situations ?
Should I take his name in social situations but just not legally ?
LOVING MY NAME IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR LOVING : Many women these days have more than one identity and more than one name .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ situation why you didn ’ t adopt your husband ’ s name , an appropriate response would be that you are established in your career and felt changing it would be disruptive .
However , I see nothing wrong with allowing yourself to be identified as “ Janie Smith ” ( “ Howard Smith ’ s ” wife ) on invitations , place cards , etc .
if you ’ re OK with that .
While most men these days would not be bothered by the fact that you have different names , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and you might even come to like it .
DEAR ABBY : My wife of 15 years and I have been separated for 2½ years .
I ’ m still hoping to reconcile , and I haven ’ t moved on .
Although I ’ m somewhat happy being in our home with my children , and recently our very first puppy , I often get lonely .
How do I know , for my own good , if this is one of the doors that ’ s been permanently closed ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ be what your wife has been doing since your separation .
Because the children live with you , she has fewer childcare responsibilities .
Is she dating ?
Deeply involved with her career ?
Does she ask you for advice , money , anything ?
If the answer to this question is no , then it ’ s a safe bet that she is not interested in reconciling , and it ’ s time you move on with your life .
Counseling might help you to do that if you are “ stuck.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ time to read this , I need some advice about my fiance .
We have been engaged for two years , and I recently found out that when he dies , he is leaving everything to his friend if his mom is no longer living .
I gave up my place and moved an hour and a half from my job to live with him .
Should I be upset over this ?
DEAR LEFT WITH NOTHING : Your letter is a classic example of why it ’ s important that people review @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s will may have been made before you entered the picture .
It ’ s important that you have a calm and rational discussion about it .
If you are still concerned after that , then you probably should be .
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren , also known as Jeanne Phillips , and was founded by her mother , Pauline Phillips .
Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O .
Box 69440 , Los Angeles , CA 90069 .

DEAR ABBY: I’m in my mid-30s and have just been married for the first time. I chose not to take my husband’s last name for several reasons. I have a child from a previous relationship who shares my name; I have a unique name that I love; and I am established in a career in which name recognition is important. I am also an older bride.
Unfortunately, I didn’t discuss it with my husband before the wedding, although I did explain my reasoning later.
We participate in a lot of activities as a couple where our names are written out, and people often ask me why I have a different last name. My husband is really bothered by it and hates when people bring it up.
I want to make him happy and make these situations less uncomfortable, but I refuse to change it.
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LOVING MY NAME IN PENNSYLVANIA
DEAR LOVING: Many women these days have more than one identity and more than one name. If you are asked in a social situation why you didn’t adopt your husband’s name, an appropriate response would be that you are established in your career and felt changing it would be disruptive.
However, I see nothing wrong with allowing yourself to be identified as “Janie Smith” (“Howard Smith’s” wife) on invitations, place cards, etc. if you’re OK with that. While most men these days would not be bothered by the fact that you have different names, it may make your husband feel better, and you might even come to like it.
DEAR ABBY: My wife of 15 years and I have been separated for 2½ years. I’m still hoping to reconcile, and I haven’t moved on.
Although I’m somewhat happy being in our home with my children, and recently our very first puppy, I often get lonely. How do I know, for my own good, if this is one of the doors that’s been permanently closed?
HOLDING ON IN VIRGINIA
DEAR HOLDING ON: One clue would be what your wife has been doing since your separation. Because the children live with you, she has fewer childcare responsibilities. Is she dating? Deeply involved with her career? Does she ask you for advice, money, anything? If the answer to this question is no, then it’s a safe bet that she is not interested in reconciling, and it’s time you move on with your life. Counseling might help you to do that if you are “stuck.”
DEAR ABBY: If you get time to read this, I need some advice about my fiance. We have been engaged for two years, and I recently found out that when he dies, he is leaving everything to his friend if his mom is no longer living.
I gave up my place and moved an hour and a half from my job to live with him. Should I be upset over this?
LEFT WITH NOTHING
DEAR LEFT WITH NOTHING: Your letter is a classic example of why it’s important that people review their wills periodically. Your fiance’s will may have been made before you entered the picture. It’s important that you have a calm and rational discussion about it. If you are still concerned after that, then you probably should be.
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.


mercurynews--2020-05-31--Walters: Recession freezes California’s ambitious agenda

If one can muster sympathy for politicians , the Democrats who dominate California ’ s Capitol might be worthy recipients .
As the year began , the political and economic stars seemed to be in perfect alignment for them and their sycophantic allies , such as unions and advocates of health insurance for undocumented immigrants , expanding early childhood care and pre-school education , reducing homelessness , more generous social welfare benefits , and lower-cost college education .
The state ’ s economy was booming , generating many extra billions of dollars in tax revenues and Jerry Brown , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ governor , had been succeeded by Gavin Newsom , who had ambitious plans to expand state-financed benefits .
Brown had ended his two-part , 16-year governorship with a semi-serious warning about California facing “ darkness , decline , uncertainty and recession ” in the years ahead .
But Newsom , with an obvious yen for national political standing , assumed that California ’ s economic boom would continue indefinitely .
He proposed a 2020-21 budget that was a cornucopia of new and expanded programs to confront poverty , homelessness and other social ills @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today , and the budget found in the pages ahead reflects our fortitude , ” Newsom wrote as he unveiled the $ 222 billion budget .
“ Our state has provided the rocket fuel for the nation ’ s economic expansion .
We are the world ’ s capital of innovation .
We have more people with access to health care and higher education than any other state .
California is showing the nation and the world what big-hearted , effective governance looks like.
” Within two months , however , as California @ @ @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 pandemic , Newsom had declared an emergency , ordered a shutdown of much of the state ’ s $ 3.1 trillion economy and tossed his proposed budget in the wastebasket , seeing a $ 54 billion deficit over three years .
He ’ s now slashed billions of dollars in spending in a much-revised budget — including nearly all of the enhancements he had proposed — and he is begging Congress and President Donald Trump for relief .
Those adversely affected by the revised budget are pleading with their friends in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resulting in hours of criticism during an extraordinary “ committee of the whole ” session of the state Assembly last week .
However , as they express sympathy , lawmakers have little choice unless they can muster two-thirds votes for massive new taxes of some kind .
The most important aspect of the situation , however , is that the severe recession , which has erased several million jobs , is likely to continue beyond 2020-21 .
In fact , Newsom ’ s revised budget sees the impact lasting at least through his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not expected to return to 2019 levels until 2023 , ” the budget says .
“ In comparison , personal income fell by 3.3 % during the Great Recession and recovered to 2007 levels by 2011 .
The forecast projects the impacts of the pandemic on personal income and its components to be larger in magnitude and in percentages compared to the Great Recession.
” State revenue will follow the same lackluster pattern , Newsom projects .
“ Total general fund revenues from ( income , sales and corporate taxes ) are expected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2018-19 to a low point of $ 114 billion in 2020-21 .
By 2023-24 , it will only have grown to $ 128 billion , ” his budget says .
With budget deficits projected for years to come , the expansive agenda Newsom and legislators desire will likely be stymied at least until mid-decade .
They must tell their friends “ no ” now and for the foreseeable future — a very different scenario than what they had envisioned just weeks ago .
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If one can muster sympathy for politicians, the Democrats who dominate California’s Capitol might be worthy recipients.
As the year began, the political and economic stars seemed to be in perfect alignment for them and their sycophantic allies, such as unions and advocates of health insurance for undocumented immigrants, expanding early childhood care and pre-school education, reducing homelessness, more generous social welfare benefits, and lower-cost college education.
The state’s economy was booming, generating many extra billions of dollars in tax revenues and Jerry Brown, who had been something of a skinflint as governor, had been succeeded by Gavin Newsom, who had ambitious plans to expand state-financed benefits.
Brown had ended his two-part, 16-year governorship with a semi-serious warning about California facing “darkness, decline, uncertainty and recession” in the years ahead. But Newsom, with an obvious yen for national political standing, assumed that California’s economic boom would continue indefinitely. He proposed a 2020-21 budget that was a cornucopia of new and expanded programs to confront poverty, homelessness and other social ills.
“California is stronger than ever today, and the budget found in the pages ahead reflects our fortitude,” Newsom wrote as he unveiled the $222 billion budget. “Our state has provided the rocket fuel for the nation’s economic expansion. We are the world’s capital of innovation. We have more people with access to health care and higher education than any other state. California is showing the nation and the world what big-hearted, effective governance looks like.”
Within two months, however, as California began to feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Newsom had declared an emergency, ordered a shutdown of much of the state’s $3.1 trillion economy and tossed his proposed budget in the wastebasket, seeing a $54 billion deficit over three years.
He’s now slashed billions of dollars in spending in a much-revised budget — including nearly all of the enhancements he had proposed — and he is begging Congress and President Donald Trump for relief.
Those adversely affected by the revised budget are pleading with their friends in the Legislature to modify the spending cuts, resulting in hours of criticism during an extraordinary “committee of the whole” session of the state Assembly last week.
However, as they express sympathy, lawmakers have little choice unless they can muster two-thirds votes for massive new taxes of some kind.
The most important aspect of the situation, however, is that the severe recession, which has erased several million jobs, is likely to continue beyond 2020-21. In fact, Newsom’s revised budget sees the impact lasting at least through his first term.
“Personal income is not expected to return to 2019 levels until 2023,” the budget says. “In comparison, personal income fell by 3.3% during the Great Recession and recovered to 2007 levels by 2011. The forecast projects the impacts of the pandemic on personal income and its components to be larger in magnitude and in percentages compared to the Great Recession.”
State revenue will follow the same lackluster pattern, Newsom projects. “Total general fund revenues from (income, sales and corporate taxes) are expected to drop from $139.4 billion in 2018-19 to a low point of $114 billion in 2020-21. By 2023-24, it will only have grown to $128 billion,” his budget says.
With budget deficits projected for years to come, the expansive agenda Newsom and legislators desire will likely be stymied at least until mid-decade. They must tell their friends “no” now and for the foreseeable future — a very different scenario than what they had envisioned just weeks ago.


mercurynews--2020-05-31--Protesters converge on White House for second straight day

WASHINGTON ( AP ) — Police fired pepper spray at demonstrators near the White House and the D.C. National Guard was called in as pockets of violence and vandalism erupted during a second straight night of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and President Donald Trump ’ s response to it .
Hundreds of people converged on the White House and marched along the National Mall , chanting “ Black Lives Matter , ” “ I can ’ t breathe ” and “ No justice , no peace.
” Protesters threw water bottles , traffic cones , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ police lines .
They set fire to a car and a trash bin and smashed windows , including at Bay Atlantic University .
“ What are you doing ?
That ’ s a school , ” one man yelled .
An American flag hanging at the Export-Import Bank was taken down , burned and replaced with a Black Lives Matter banner .
The D.C. demonstration was one of several around the country responding to the death of Floyd , a black man who died in police custody .
Trump appeared to cheer on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enforcement to disperse protesters Saturday night .
He commended National Guard troops deployed in Minneapolis , declaring “ No games !
” and he also said police in New York City “ must be allowed to do their job !
” “ Let New York ’ s Finest be New York ’ s Finest , ” Trump said on Twitter after returning to the White House from Florida , where he watched the launch of a SpaceX rocket .
He did not talk to reporters upon his return and it was not clear @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the sound of his helicopter .
But for at least part of the flight , televisions on Air Force One were turned to Fox News and its coverage of the protests .
Earlier in the day , he had belittled the protesters and pledged to “ stop mob violence.
” “ I stand before you as a friend and ally to every American seeking justice and peace , and I stand before you in firm opposition to anyone exploiting this tragedy to loot , rob , attack and menace , ” the president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SpaceX rocket .
“ Healing , not hatred , justice , not chaos , are the missions at hand.
” Police were in tactical gear .
The D.C. National Guard was activated at the direction of the secretary of the Army and at the request of the Park Police to help maintain order near the White House , Commanding Gen. William J. Walker said in a post on the Guard ’ s Facebook page .
“ We ’ re sick of it .
The cops are out of control , ” protester Olga @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wild .
There ’ s just been too many dead boys , ” she said .
Some vocal protesters directed their comments at a black police officer .
“ Do you support this violence ?
” they asked him .
“ How are you going to protect your kids ?
” The officer got emotional to the point he had to be relieved .
An activist wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt put himself between police and the protesters and yelled , “ Stop .
This is what they want.
” Speaking over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cameron McCall said , “ We don ’ t need violence .
All we need are our voices.
” While some protesters stayed near the White House , others marched through the streets chanting , “ No justice and no peace.
” and “ Say his name : George Floyd.
” The mood was angry and several speakers implored marchers to remain peaceful .
The march paused between the the Washington Monument and the National Museum of African American History and Culture .
Demonstrators sat down in the street for a moment of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more that the Minneapolis police officer reportedly knelt on Floyd ’ s neck .
At the Lincoln Memorial , one organizer spoke over a megaphone .
“ Look to the left and to the right and thank that person .
We can ’ t hug anybody because of COVID , but I love you anyway.
” Many of the protesters wore masks , but did not socially distance themselves .
Another group circled through the Capitol Hill neighborhood for at least an hour in cars , honking .
A helicopter hovered overhead .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Trump doubted protesters ’ allegiance to Floyd ’ s memory , saying they were “ professionally managed.
” He offered no evidence to back his assertion , and the president even seemed to invite supporters to make their presence felt : “ Tonight , I understand , is MAGA NIGHT AT THE WHITE HOUSE ?
?
?
” Trump later rejected the suggestion that he was stoking a potential conflict between protesters and his supporters .
“ I was just asking .
But I have no idea if they are going to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ MAGA is Make America Great Again .
By the way , they love African American people .
They love black people.
” At Saturday ’ s demonstration , there was no evidence of a counter-move by Trump supporters .
Trump said he had “ watched every move ” from inside the executive mansion during Friday ’ s protest and “ couldn ’ t have felt more safe ” as the Secret Service let the protesters carry on , “ but whenever someone … got too frisky or out of line , they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard — didn ’ t know what hit them.
” The president also criticized the mayors of Washington and Minneapolis .
Trump said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey “ is probably a very good person , but he ’ s a radical , left mayor.
” He then described how he watched as a police station in the city was overrun .
“ For that police station to be abandoned and taken over , I ’ ve never seen anything so horrible and stupid in my life , ” Trump said when speaking briefly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said Minnesota officials have to get tougher with rioters , and that by doing so they would be honoring the memory of Floyd .
The Secret Service said in a statement Saturday that six protesters were arrested in Washington and “ multiple ” officers were injured .
There were no details on the charges or nature of the injuries .
A spokesman for U.S. Park Police said their officers made no arrests , but several suffered minor injuries and one was taken to a hospital after being struck in the helmet by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chad Wolf on Saturday called the protesters “ criminals ” who committed “ acts of violence while hiding behind their First Amendment right of lawful protest.
” Late Saturday and early Sunday , protesters vented their rage by breaking into tony shops of Georgetown , on the western edge of the District , and in downtown Washington , breaking windows and glass doors of many stores and looting some of them .
In his tweeting , Trump claimed that many Secret Service agents were “ just waiting for action ” and ready to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the most ominous weapons , I have ever seen.
” His reference to “ vicious dogs ” potentially being sicced on protesters revisits images from the civil rights movement when marchers faced snarling police dogs and high-pressure fire hoses .
In a news conference Saturday afternoon , Muriel Bowser , mayor of the nation ’ s capital , called Trump ’ s remarks “ gross ” and said the reference to attack dogs conjures up with the worst memories of the nation ’ s fight against segregation .
“ I call upon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ restraint , great restraint , even as the president tries to divide us , ” she said .
“ I feel like these comments are an attack on humanity , an attack on black America , and they make my city less safe.
” In contrast with the president ’ s tweets , the Secret Service said it “ respects the right to assemble and we ask that individuals do so peacefully for the safety of all .
”

By ASHRAF KHALIL, KEVIN FREKING and MICHAEL BALSAMO
WASHINGTON (AP) — Police fired pepper spray at demonstrators near the White House and the D.C. National Guard was called in as pockets of violence and vandalism erupted during a second straight night of protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and President Donald Trump’s response to it.
Hundreds of people converged on the White House and marched along the National Mall, chanting “Black Lives Matter,” “I can’t breathe” and “No justice, no peace.”
Protesters threw water bottles, traffic cones, scooters, even tear gas cans at police lines. They set fire to a car and a trash bin and smashed windows, including at Bay Atlantic University. “What are you doing? That’s a school,” one man yelled.
An American flag hanging at the Export-Import Bank was taken down, burned and replaced with a Black Lives Matter banner.
The D.C. demonstration was one of several around the country responding to the death of Floyd, a black man who died in police custody.
Trump appeared to cheer on the tougher tactics being used by law enforcement to disperse protesters Saturday night. He commended National Guard troops deployed in Minneapolis, declaring “No games!” and he also said police in New York City “must be allowed to do their job!”
“Let New York’s Finest be New York’s Finest,” Trump said on Twitter after returning to the White House from Florida, where he watched the launch of a SpaceX rocket. He did not talk to reporters upon his return and it was not clear if he could hear the protest over the sound of his helicopter. But for at least part of the flight, televisions on Air Force One were turned to Fox News and its coverage of the protests.
Earlier in the day, he had belittled the protesters and pledged to “stop mob violence.”
“I stand before you as a friend and ally to every American seeking justice and peace, and I stand before you in firm opposition to anyone exploiting this tragedy to loot, rob, attack and menace,” the president said after watching the launch of a SpaceX rocket. “Healing, not hatred, justice, not chaos, are the missions at hand.”
Police were in tactical gear. The D.C. National Guard was activated at the direction of the secretary of the Army and at the request of the Park Police to help maintain order near the White House, Commanding Gen. William J. Walker said in a post on the Guard’s Facebook page.
“We’re sick of it. The cops are out of control,” protester Olga Hall said. “They’re wild. There’s just been too many dead boys,” she said.
Some vocal protesters directed their comments at a black police officer. “Do you support this violence?” they asked him. “How are you going to protect your kids?” The officer got emotional to the point he had to be relieved.
An activist wearing a Black Lives Matter T-shirt put himself between police and the protesters and yelled, “Stop. This is what they want.”
Speaking over a megaphone earlier in the evening, Cameron McCall said, “We don’t need violence. All we need are our voices.”
While some protesters stayed near the White House, others marched through the streets chanting, “No justice and no peace.” and “Say his name: George Floyd.” The mood was angry and several speakers implored marchers to remain peaceful.
The march paused between the the Washington Monument and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Demonstrators sat down in the street for a moment of silence lasting for the eight minutes or more that the Minneapolis police officer reportedly knelt on Floyd’s neck.
At the Lincoln Memorial, one organizer spoke over a megaphone. “Look to the left and to the right and thank that person. We can’t hug anybody because of COVID, but I love you anyway.” Many of the protesters wore masks, but did not socially distance themselves.
Another group circled through the Capitol Hill neighborhood for at least an hour in cars, honking. A helicopter hovered overhead.
In a series of tweets earlier Saturday, Trump doubted protesters’ allegiance to Floyd’s memory, saying they were “professionally managed.” He offered no evidence to back his assertion, and the president even seemed to invite supporters to make their presence felt: “Tonight, I understand, is MAGA NIGHT AT THE WHITE HOUSE???”
Trump later rejected the suggestion that he was stoking a potential conflict between protesters and his supporters. “I was just asking. But I have no idea if they are going to be here,” he said. “MAGA is Make America Great Again. By the way, they love African American people. They love black people.”
At Saturday’s demonstration, there was no evidence of a counter-move by Trump supporters.
Trump said he had “watched every move” from inside the executive mansion during Friday’s protest and “couldn’t have felt more safe” as the Secret Service let the protesters carry on, “but whenever someone … got too frisky or out of line, they would quickly come down on then, hard — didn’t know what hit them.”
The president also criticized the mayors of Washington and Minneapolis.
Trump said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey “is probably a very good person, but he’s a radical, left mayor.” He then described how he watched as a police station in the city was overrun. “For that police station to be abandoned and taken over, I’ve never seen anything so horrible and stupid in my life,” Trump said when speaking briefly to reporters at the White House.
He said Minnesota officials have to get tougher with rioters, and that by doing so they would be honoring the memory of Floyd.
The Secret Service said in a statement Saturday that six protesters were arrested in Washington and “multiple” officers were injured. There were no details on the charges or nature of the injuries. A spokesman for U.S. Park Police said their officers made no arrests, but several suffered minor injuries and one was taken to a hospital after being struck in the helmet by a projectile.
Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on Saturday called the protesters “criminals” who committed “acts of violence while hiding behind their First Amendment right of lawful protest.”
Late Saturday and early Sunday, protesters vented their rage by breaking into tony shops of Georgetown, on the western edge of the District, and in downtown Washington, breaking windows and glass doors of many stores and looting some of them.
In his tweeting, Trump claimed that many Secret Service agents were “just waiting for action” and ready to unleash “the most vicious dogs, and the most ominous weapons, I have ever seen.” His reference to “vicious dogs” potentially being sicced on protesters revisits images from the civil rights movement when marchers faced snarling police dogs and high-pressure fire hoses.
In a news conference Saturday afternoon, Muriel Bowser, mayor of the nation’s capital, called Trump’s remarks “gross” and said the reference to attack dogs conjures up with the worst memories of the nation’s fight against segregation.
“I call upon our city and our nation to exercise restraint, great restraint, even as the president tries to divide us,” she said. “I feel like these comments are an attack on humanity, an attack on black America, and they make my city less safe.”
In contrast with the president’s tweets, the Secret Service said it “respects the right to assemble and we ask that individuals do so peacefully for the safety of all.”
___
AP video journalist Nathan Ellgren contributed to this report.


mercurynews--2020-05-31--Photos Day 2: Bay Area protests start peaceful during day but turn dangerous at night

Click here if you are having trouble viewing the gallery and video on your mobile device Protests in the daytime gave way to looting after nightfall for a second straight day in the Bay Area .
Demonstrations denouncing the killing of George Floyd , an African-American man , by Minneapolis police officers were mostly peaceful Saturday .
A diverse crowd held signs with messages such as “ Black Lives Matter , ” “ Blue Lives Kill ” and “ White Silence is Violence ” in San Francisco while listening to speakers on the steps of San Francisco ’ s City @ @ @ @ @ @ @ freeway though protesters did manage to close an off-ramp in the city .
That changed after night fell as looters wreaked havoc all across the Bay Area .
Dozens of people broke into the Best Buy in Emeryville and made off with televisions and other merchandise .
The string of thefts hit the city ’ s Powell Street Center as well with Ross , Men ’ s Wearhouse , Chase bank , Metro PCS and Starbucks bearing the brunt of the crime .
Meanwhile in San Francisco , looters targeted high-end stores such @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Salvatore Ferragamo and Swarovski .
The ransacking also hit Walgreens and CVS .
• Protesters converge on White House for second straight day • San Jose woman arrested after allegedly running 2 people over during protest • L.A. mayor announces 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew , calls for National Guard as 4th straight day of protests turns violent Because of the unrest , San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced a curfew Saturday night and asked the National Guard to help restore order .
The curfew will run from 8 p.m. to 5 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some of the early demonstrations of the day and more images coming soon show the looting on Saturday night .

Sarah Dussault, Jose Carlos Fajardo, Ray Chavez, Gieson Cacho

Click here if you are having trouble viewing the gallery and video on your mobile device
Protests in the daytime gave way to looting after nightfall for a second straight day in the Bay Area.
Demonstrations denouncing the killing of George Floyd, an African-American man, by Minneapolis police officers were mostly peaceful Saturday. A diverse crowd held signs with messages such as “Black Lives Matter,” “Blue Lives Kill” and “White Silence is Violence” in San Francisco while listening to speakers on the steps of San Francisco’s City Hall. Authorities kept people off the freeway though protesters did manage to close an off-ramp in the city.
That changed after night fell as looters wreaked havoc all across the Bay Area. Dozens of people broke into the Best Buy in Emeryville and made off with televisions and other merchandise. The string of thefts hit the city’s Powell Street Center as well with Ross, Men’s Wearhouse, Chase bank, Metro PCS and Starbucks bearing the brunt of the crime. Meanwhile in San Francisco, looters targeted high-end stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Coach, Salvatore Ferragamo and Swarovski. The ransacking also hit Walgreens and CVS.
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The photo gallery above shows some of the early demonstrations of the day and more images coming soon show the looting on Saturday night.


mercurynews--2020-05-31--49ers to donate $1 million for oppressed minorities in wake of Floyd death

SANTA CLARA — The last organization to employ Colin Kaepernick stepped up Saturday night in the wake of national unrest following the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd .
49ers owner Jed York issued the following statement on Twitter : “ People throughout our country are hurting .
Emotions are raw and rightfully so .
Heinous acts have been committed in recent weeks .
Before we are able to realize impactful change , we must first have the courage and compassion as human beings to come together and acknowlege the problem : Black men , women and children and other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against .
The 49ers organization is committing to support the legislative priorities of the Players Coalition and to donating $ 1 million dollars to local and national organizations who are creating change.
” The coalition is the main group that negotiated with the NFL on behalf of players who protested during the national anthem to shine a light on police brutality and systemic oppression .
Kaepernick was released by the 49ers after the 2016 season .
He initially began the season as a backup to Blaine Gabbert after recovering from multiple knee surgeries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not stand for the national anthem .
• 49ers negotiations with George Kittle might be tougher than anticipated • Ex-49ers coach Mike Singletary resigns high school job after one win in two years At the urging of a former Navy Seal and Seattle Seahawk Nate Boyer , Kaepernick later began kneeling for the anthem instead of standing as a show of respect .
While the 49ers released Kaepernick , they continued to publicly support his right to protest peacefully throughout the season .
Kaepernick ’ s stance was a national story and no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Protests have erupted throughout the country after the death of Floyd on May 25 .
Derek Chauvin , one of four police officers who apprehended Floyd during a traffic stop , has been chanrged with third degree murder .
Videos showed Chauvin keeping his knee on Floyd ’ s neck even as the suspect said he couldn ’ t breathe .

SANTA CLARA — The last organization to employ Colin Kaepernick stepped up Saturday night in the wake of national unrest following the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd.
49ers owner Jed York issued the following statement on Twitter:
“People throughout our country are hurting. Emotions are raw and rightfully so. Heinous acts have been committed in recent weeks. Before we are able to realize impactful change, we must first have the courage and compassion as human beings to come together and acknowlege the problem: Black men, women and children and other oppressed minorities continue to be systematically discriminated against. The 49ers organization is committing to support the legislative priorities of the Players Coalition and to donating $1 million dollars to local and national organizations who are creating change.”
The coalition is the main group that negotiated with the NFL on behalf of players who protested during the national anthem to shine a light on police brutality and systemic oppression.
Kaepernick was released by the 49ers after the 2016 season. He initially began the season as a backup to Blaine Gabbert after recovering from multiple knee surgeries and in the third exhibition game did not stand for the national anthem.
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Protests have erupted throughout the country after the death of Floyd on May 25. Derek Chauvin, one of four police officers who apprehended Floyd during a traffic stop, has been chanrged with third degree murder. Videos showed Chauvin keeping his knee on Floyd’s neck even as the suspect said he couldn’t breathe.