The L.A. County curfew was put in place after looting and arson amid peaceful George Floyd protests. The National Guard and police officers were out.

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The number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Santa Monica in May slightly exceeded the number reported in April, according to public health records.

National Guard soldiers have remained stationed in Santa Monica since Sunday to ensure there is no more looting and vandalism.

After a day of unrest in Santa Monica, the city issued a 1 p.m. curfew for businesses, forcing many already struggling restaurants to remain closed or cancel dinner.

The looting hit large chain businesses like Vans, Vons, banks and other retailers in and around the Santa Monica Place mall. But small business owners also were targeted.

The morning march began on Main Street at 9 a.m. and then moved deeper into the city, passing by city hall. In addition to every-day citizens, members of the City Council, city leadership and the police chief marched with the protesters.

The Santa Monica Police Department tweeted Thursday morning that they do not plan on issuing a curfew tonight after five consecutive days of curfews that ranged from the early afternoon to the late evening.

No curfew is planned in Santa Monica Thursday, police announced. Los Angeles County residents are also not expected to have a curfew Thursday night Featured Events are paid listings by users and receive priority placement on Patch,

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