LIVE UPDATES: Protesters March from North Beach, Gather at Pier Bowl over George Floyd's Death

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Marches and demonstrations related to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis have been organized in San Clemente for Sunday afternoon, May 31.

Follow @s_c_times on Instagram, @SCTimesNews on Twitter and the San Clemente Times Facebook page for live updates. All social media posts will be collected here in a running blog.

First, at 2 p.m. in North Beach, a “peaceful protest to bring awareness and promote action to fight the injustices and police brutality inflicted upon Black communities” will meet and then march south on El Camino Real.

Then, at 4 p.m. at the San Clemente Pier, a protest for “Justice for George Floyd” will begin. It is expected that the first march from North Beach will meet up with the pier protest.

Live updates will be posted below. (Newest posts at the top.)

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More images of today’s march and rally in San Clemente, where several hundred people gathered to demonstrate over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed while in police custody in Minneapolis this past week. . . Floyd’s death on Memorial Day has sparked mass protests in cities across the nation with many of them turning violent. Organizers of Sunday afternoon’s march from North Beach to the Pier Bowl made it a point to keep the rally peaceful, imploring demonstrators not to engage with counter protesters and instead to “take a knee” during brief clashes. #sanclemente #protest #cantbreathe #georgefloyd #blacklivesmatter Photos: Shawn Raymundo

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More footage from the San Clemente protest earlier. Counter protesters yell at demonstrators walking down the street. #GeorgeFloydprotest #protests2020 #orangecounty #sanclemente #california pic.twitter.com/bjkqEb3J8m
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) June 1, 2020

The demonstrations in San Clemente have ended peacefully. Thank you to those who came and civilly expressed their views. There were no arrests, no property damage and no injuries today. We have heard from our community and appreciate your support.
— OCSD – San Clemente (@OCSDSanClemente) June 1, 2020

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Around 400-500 people arrived at the San Clemente Pier Bowl this afternoon, according to the O.C. Sheriff’s Department, to march, protest and demonstrate in relation to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. It was a peaceful protest, as OCSD reported no arrests or major incidents at the event. Demonstrators carried signs decrying police brutality and chanted “George Floyd,” “I can’t breathe” and “Black Lives Matter. Live coverage now, and full story soon at sanclementetimes.com. * Photos: @lillianmboyd * * * * #SanClemente #OrangeCounty #Caifornia #OCSD #Police #Protests #GeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter #ICantBreathe #March #Peaceful #Pier #SoCal #Beach

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Video coverage of today’s protest as 400-500 people, according to the OCSD, demonstrated in relation to the death of George Floyd in Minnesota. The crowds chanted “Hate Won’t Win” and “Stay Peaceful” and took a silent knee. The protest was relatively peaceful, as OCSD reported no arrests or major incidents, but the crow was challenged by a counter-protester with a megaphone, which drew some ire. Live coverage now, and full story soon at sanclementetimes.com. * * * * #SanClemente #OrangeCounty #California #OC #SoCal #Protests #GeorgeFloyd #March #Peaceful #OrangeCountyProtests #OCProtests

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Today’s protest is, for the most part, over. No major incidents or arrests to report at this time.
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) June 1, 2020

Demonstrators looped back from El Camino Real and headed back to the SC Pier Bowl. Organizers ended the event at 6 p.m. but some demonstrators are continuing.
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) June 1, 2020

On-scene footage from the George Floyd protest in San Clemente earlier #GeorgeFloydprotest #protests2020 #OrangeCounty #sanclemente #california pic.twitter.com/LrLfSUUfRZ
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) June 1, 2020

More video from the protest for George Floyd in San Clemente pic.twitter.com/Nr5VDvvEBb
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) June 1, 2020

Tensions escalated earlier during the San Clemente protest for George Floyd when a counter protester spoke. #GeorgeFloydProtests #protests2020 #SanClemente #Orangecounty #California pic.twitter.com/fX8pqAlAaM
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) June 1, 2020

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Protestors chant “I Can’t Breathe” at a line of O.C. Sheriff’s deputies at the San Clemente Pier Bowl. The demonstrators have begun to disassemble and walk back up Del Mar to El Camino Real. * * * * #SanClemente #OrangeCounty #Protests #GeorgeFloyd #ICantBreathe

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Protestors have disassembled from the Pier Bowl and are walking up Del Mar toward El Camino Real.
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) June 1, 2020

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Thank you to the approximately 400-500 people gathered at the SC Pier protesting civilly thus far. We ask that you continue to peacefully have your voice heard. We are here to ensure constitutional rights are upheld as well as maintain the safety of our community. Thank you for letting us be your deputies.

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Protestors at the Pier Bowl have gathered and chant “Black Lives Matter” and “George Floyd.” The first march from North Beach has joined with the second protest at the pier. * * * * #SanClemente #OrangeCounty #Protests #GeorgeFloyd

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Crowd is walking towards the pier. One person not in the protest asks where he comes from. The protester said San Clemente.
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

Brief argument along the protest route pic.twitter.com/q1SZgveKfh
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

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*Warning: Strong Langauge* Demonstrators walk by Beachfire chanting “Black Live Matter,” and some restaurant patrons verbally engage back. * * * * #SanClemente #OrangeCounty #Protest #GeorgeFloyd

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Chanting. One person in traffic says “shut the f**k up” pic.twitter.com/gbK05lQ37L
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

Crowd near El Camino Real and Palizida pic.twitter.com/wQtgr3t4Vh
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

More water being provided got protesters along the route pic.twitter.com/w6O6kRU8Rf
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

Bread Gallery providing water for the protesters #GeorgeFloydprotest pic.twitter.com/XCdva7pRk4
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

Protesters are chanting “no justice no peace” while at intersections, including Calle Deshecha. #GeorgeFloydprotest #GeorgeFloyd #protests2020
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

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Demonstrators protesting the circumstances of George Floyd’s death began marching from North Beach toward Del Mar Avenue around 2:30 p.m.

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Protesters are walking now pic.twitter.com/qr9bghlyCe
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

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Demonstrators reiterate that they will be a peaceful protest and that O.C. Sheriff Don Barnes is a fan of the peaceful protests. They begin their march from North Beach down El Camino Real. * * * * #SanClemente #OrangeCounty #Protest #GeorgeFloyd

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The protest in San Clemente is peaceful right now. #GeorgeFloydprotest #GeorgeFloyd #protest #OrangeCounty #SanClemente
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

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Demonstrators have gathered in North Beach to begin their march and protest in relation to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. The March will begin in North Beach down El Camino Real. There will be another protest at the pier at 4 p.m. Follow the San Clemente Times social media for updates. * * * * #SanClemente #OrangeCounty #Protest #March #Demonstration #GeorgeFloyd

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There don’t appear to be any counter protests here right now.
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

In the North Beach parking lot #GeorgeFloydProtests #protests #GeorgeFloyd #OrangeCounty #SanClemente pic.twitter.com/PtFVvtjYDI
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

This is the scene so far #GeorgeFloydProtests #protests #georgefloyd #orangecounty #sanclemente pic.twitter.com/8zA1IWQoCh
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

A bit of the crowd so far #GeorgeFloydProtests #Protests #GeorgeFloyd #OrangeCounty #SanClemente pic.twitter.com/b7EbhsTd5Y
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

More protestors are arriving #GeorgeFloydProtests #Protests #GeorgeFloyd #OrangeCounty #SanClemente pic.twitter.com/ZCiEoOfPhL
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

Stay tuned to this account for ongoing coverage of today’s demonstrations #GeorgeFloydProtests #protests #OrangeCounty #SanClemente pic.twitter.com/AmKsXVlgQF
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

A few protestors have gathered at North Beach so far. A guy driving by tells protestors to go home and asks for one instance of police brutality in San Clemente. #GeorgeFloydProtests #protests pic.twitter.com/0aDbEoICXv
— San Clemente Times (@SCTimesNews) May 31, 2020

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LIVE UPDATES: Protesters March from North Beach, Gather at Pier Bowl over George Floyd’s Death

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