California city removes ‘racist’ ‘White Lives Matter’ banner, declares it ‘despicable act of vandalism’

Officials in a Northern California city on Saturday ordered the removal of a "White Lives Matter" banner that was posted on city property, declaring it "racist" and a "despicable act of vandalism."

"The city is disgusted by this despicable act of vandalism that has occurred on the heels of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol last week," a city statement read, according to FOX 2 of the Bay Area, "and on the weekend of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday that celebrates the life and achievements of this important civil rights leader." The white banner with black lettering was hung between two poles at a busy city intersection but was taken down soon after city officials became aware of it, with a complaint filed to police, KPIX-TV of the Bay Area reported.