2nd night of Oakland protests

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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Oakland officials say there were no reports of injury or vandalism but police made four arrests and issued 19 citations on the second day of demonstrations against the city’s new get-tough policy for monitoring street protests.

Officers watched closely last night as the protesters marched several blocks. Spokeswoman Johnna Watson said about 100-150 marched before organizers ended the event, and then a group of 15-20 started another protest.

Dozens of protesters were arrested or cited on Saturday for ignoring police orders to disband.

The Oakland Tribune reports that police cited a new policy by the city’s mayor to force protesters from the street to the sidewalk. The mayor said the new policy is needed to combat damage to property and violence.

Many businesses along the city’s automobile sales district were badly damaged by protesters on May 1.

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