mont rosa. and this rally at city hall is the largest gathering in san jose since last friday's george floyd protesthrough downtown, which started peacefully and became violent. >>> at least 1,000 people gathered for a peaceful protest today in pleasanton. it was a unity march in hopes to bring people together after the death of george floyd. even the police chief was invited to speak. >> the city of pleasanton and the policeepartmen cons in minneapolis. [ applause ] >> the young people who organized this event nt the focus to be squarely on the message, which is unity. >> protesters marched peacefully through downtown los angeles earlier today. the first of several events calling attention to racial injustice throughout southern california. hundreds of protesters chanted george floyd's name and held signs demanding reforms. curfews in the bay area put into place after nights of violence and vandalism have been lifted. vallejo and walnut creek were the first to lift curfews after late this afternoon. let's bring in chronicle insider phil matier. this has been an incredible week. it's changed over th