BLM organizer discusses power of protest
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BLM co-founder Melina Abdullah explains the concept of "Defund the Police" to FOX 11.

Southland braces for protests as Derek Chauvin trial nears end

Law enforcement agencies across the Southland will be in a state of readiness this week as the Minnesota murder trial of a former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd nears an end, raising concerns about a repeat of mass protests and unrest that occurred last summer.

Directive issued to LAPD personnel restricting use of projectile launchers against protesters

A directive has been issued to LAPD personnel about restricting the use of 40mm and 37mm projectile launchers against crowds of protesters as the Minnesota murder trial of a former police officer charged in the death of George Floyd nears an end, raising concerns about a repeat of mass protests and unrest that occurred last summer.

LA City Council votes to develop voluntary approach to homeless encampment cleanups

The Los Angeles City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to develop a more voluntary, service-based approach to replace the city's mandatory cleanups of homeless encampments.

Hate crimes against AAPI community more than doubled since previous year, LAPD report shows

Hate crimes against the Asian American Pacific Islander community more than doubled the previous year, according to a new Los Angeles Police Department hate crime report. 

Garcetti proposes basic income pilot, massive spending plans for Los Angeles

Mayor Eric Garcetti used his annual State of the City address on Monday to outline an ambitious spending proposal, including a universal basic income pilot program, investments in small businesses, street vendors, youth services and gang reduction, as well as nearly $1 billion to combat the homelessness crisis.   

Garcetti proposes basic income pilot, massive spending plans for Los Angeles
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Mayor Eric Garcetti used his annual State of the City address on Monday to outline an ambitious spending proposal, including a universal basic income pilot program, investments in small businesses, street vendors, youth services and gang reduction, as well as nearly $1 billion to combat the homelessness crisis.

Los Angeles prepares for Chauvin trial verdict
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The jury in the Derek Chauvin trial is expected to go into deliberations this week and cities across the country are bracing for possible protests once the verdict is announced, including Beverly Hills.

Woman, 12-year-old girl shot at birthday party in South Los Angeles

A gunman opened fire on a birthday party Sunday in South Los Angeles that hospitalized a 37-year-old woman and 12-year-old girl.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti delivers State of the City address

Mayor Eric Garcetti delivered his annual State of the City address today, with his upcoming 2021-2022 fiscal year budget proposal expected to be the main focus.

Elderly murderer paroled after decades in prison accused of killing another woman after his release
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An elderly murderer who was paroled after spending decades in prison is accused of killing another person in Los Angeles after his release from custody. He is now charged with the stabbing murder of a woman just weeks after his parole conditions were terminated by the state.