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Watch: Was Sacramento too slow on a curfew? Mayor Steinberg, The Bee’s Marcos Bretón discuss

California National Guard patrol in front of the California State Treasure’s Office in Sacramento on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
California National Guard patrol in front of the California State Treasure’s Office in Sacramento on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. rbyer@sacbee.com

You can watch a recording of the livestream by clicking on the video below:

After a peaceful protest Sunday night, small groups began breaking into stores in what became a chaotic scene in downtown Sacramento. Could it have been prevented had the city instituted a curfew and asked for the National Guard?

Mayor Darrell Steinberg and Bee columnist Marcos Bretón discussed that issue and other matters during a live chat Wednesday.

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Watch previous discussions with the mayor here.

This story was originally published June 3, 2020 at 5:29 PM.

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