We anticipate most stores will be closed temporarily," read a written statement announcing the closures.The company went on to say that staff members would be paid for up to 14 days of scheduled hours during the closures, and would also be allowed to work at other nearby stores. ""I ask that you remain calm at this time, but be alert to your surroundings. We increased patrols to help keep our city safe. "We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing communities across the country.
"Please remain PEACEFUL no matter what occurs, and wear a MASK. Update: Target updated its store closure list at 10 am Pacific Sunday, May 31. "Currently there are multiple reports of large, mobile groups of rioters and looters traveling throughout the East Bay Area. "We want our community to know that the actions taken by the officers on that video were wrong, are not how we train or what we expect from our officers and in fact go against what wearing the badge represents," he added.The heightened police presence and looting threats locally also come as peaceful protests are being scheduled and promoted in Tri-Valley cities this week, starting on Monday afternoon in Dublin.Pleasanton police started the evening by saying, "Due to credible threats of looting, all 5 entrances leading to Stoneridge Mall are CLOSED. The stores slated for closure are:"Our focus will remain on our team members’ safety and helping our community heal. We have increased our staffing to ensure the safety of our community. Looting and vandalism was reported at stores around the Bay Area on Saturday and Sunday, resulting in the imposition of curfews in several cities. We're aware this is also happening in neighboring communities and will keep you updated. "LPD sends our condolences to the Floyd family and to all who have been impacted by this tragedy and we remain committed to service with honor and protection with purpose," Harris said.A "Pleasanton Unity Protest" has been scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m. outside Amador Valley High School.Police agencies in the Tri-Valley braced for potential looting attempts in local communities amid similar cases around the Bay Area during the weekend. "The city is also tracking a planned protest tomorrow, beginning at Emerald Glen Park and moving to the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Dougherty Road. Initial peaceful protests inspired by Floyd's death escalated as four days passed before Chauvin was arrested and charged.What's local journalism worth to you? There have also been incidents of apparently opportunistic looting unrelated to any protest.And advocates in the San Ramon Valley have tentatively set a protest for Friday, including a march to San Ramon City Hall, though an official starting time and location have not been confirmed.
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At this time, we have made the decision to close a number of our stores. Unless personal travel is necessary, we are recommending residents stay home due to the high number of police actions. Travel on highways and freeways may be difficult or restricted as multiple road and freeway exit closures are expected. "Similar police presences occurred at the San Francisco Premium Outlets in Livermore on the past two nights, as well as at the Target in the city Sunday, according to social media reports from residents. The Walnut Creek incident on late Sunday afternoon appeared to be a case of targeted looting. ""Like so many of you, we were shocked and saddened after watching the video of the officer from the Minneapolis Police Department kneeling on the neck of George Floyd during an arrest that ended in his death," Harris said.The Alameda County Office of Emergency Services urged all residents to stay home and avoid travel unless necessary on Sunday night due to "civil unrest" -- recorded and rumored -- in the East Bay.No coordinated looting incidents had been confirmed in the Tri-Valley as of 11 p.m., but a couple of dozen looters broke windows and stole some merchandise from stores in downtown Walnut Creek, namely in the Broadway Plaza.