A crowd protesting police brutality in Placerville is calling for the city to "lose the noose," refering to Placerville's Gold Rush history and hangtown nickname.
A second group has gathered across the street in opposition of the protest.
'Lose The Noose': Placerville Protesters Clash Over Century-Old Hangtown Nickname
A protest in Placerville to abolish the “Hangtown” nickname was largely peaceful Friday evening.
CBS 13 Sacramento
