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LOS ANGELES (CNS) - A one-square-mile section of downtown Los Angeles was under curfew Wednesday after five days of protests and unrest sparked by federal immigration enforcement in Los Angeles, with police announcing "mass arrests."
Mayor Karen Bass announced the 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew Tuesday in an attempt to stop looting and vandalism that has beset the area. The curfew applies to an area between the Golden State (5) Freeway and Harbor (110) Freeway, and from the Santa Monica (10) Freeway to where the Arroyo Seco (110) Parkway and Golden State Freeway merge, Bass said Tuesday evening.
"If you do not live or work in downtown L.A., avoid the area," Bass said. "Law enforcement will arrest individuals who break the curfew, and you will be prosecuted."
There will be "limited exceptions" to the curfew -- including for residents of the area, "people traveling to and from work and credentialed media representatives," the mayor said.
Bass said she expects the curfew to be in effect for "several days," and that she will consult with law enforcement officials Wednesday about extending the curfew for additional days.
Police began enforcing the curfew immediately.
“We reached a tipping point” after 23 businesses were looted, Bass said during a news conference Tuesday.
The curfew doesn’t apply to residents who live in the designated area, people who are homeless, credentialed media or public safety and emergency officials, according to Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell.
McDonnell said “unlawful and dangerous behavior” had been escalating since Saturday.
“The curfew is a necessary measure to protect lives and safeguard property following several consecutive days of growing unrest throughout the city,” McDonnell said.
Story by City News Service
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BREAKING OVERNIGHT:
Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids are continuing to spread across the country.
From Seattle to Austin to Washington, D.C., marchers have chanted, carried signs, and snarled traffic through downtown avenues and outside federal offices. While many protests were peaceful, a few resulted in clashes with law enforcement.
Activists plan even larger events in the coming days, with “No Kings” events scheduled across the country on Saturday, June 14, to coincide with President Donald Trump’s planned military parade through Washington.
The nation's capital will be the site of a parade to recognize both the Army's 250th birthday and Trump's 79th birthday.
Military officials said the event could bring in about 200,000 people and will require over a dozen miles of security fencing.
With hundreds of protests planned from coast to coast, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is deploying the state's National Guard in anticipation of protests in his state.
"Peaceful protest is legal. Harming a person or property is illegal and will lead to arrest," he said, adding that the Texas National Guard "will use every tool and strategy to help law enforcement maintain order."
CONSUMER:
The return of the San Diego County Fair brings excitement with food, rides, and entertainment, but the costs can quickly add up.
Consumer reporter Marie Coronel goes over the money-saving strategies that organizers have put together to help families enjoy the fair within a budget:
WE FOLLOW THROUGH:
Following a long and complicated process, the San Diego City Council on Tuesday passed Mayor Todd Gloria’s budget proposal for 2026 in a 7-2 vote.
Some of the noteworthy items from the modified budget plan:
- All city recreation centers will keep their current hours
- At least 14 library branches will stay open on Mondays, but Sunday hours will be cut
- Some homelessness services will remain in place
- Fire rings at city beaches will be restored
- Lake Murray will stay open on weekdays
Reporter Max Goldwasser follows through with reaction to the budget's passage:
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