USC will resume in-person classes August 17 with mandatory face-coverings, physical distancing

The University of Southern California will resume in-person classes for the fall semester on August 17 with mandatory face-coverings and physical distancing, a week earlier than originally scheduled, President  Carol L. Folt announced Tuesday.

Good Samaritans detained on live TV while protecting LA business from alleged looters

Good Samaritans who were trying to help the owners of a Los Angeles liquor store protect their business from alleged looters were handcuffed and detained by police who were confused after arriving at the scene Monday evening. The entire situation took place live on FOX 11.

Peaceful protesters don't want message behind George Floyd rallies overshadowed by violence

Two very different stories can be told about what happened over the weekend in Los Angeles and across the nation. One demonstrates solidarity among people of all races, doing whatever they can to make sure that the message isn't lost in translation: black individuals are not being treated as first-class citizens in the United States and the death of George Floyd can't be another statistic. The other attempts to distract from that message by whatever means possible in hopes of capitalizing on a divided nation in order to shatter our dreams of unity.

Arrests in Hollywood for looting, vandalism following night of multiple protests

A curfew expired in all of Los Angeles County at 6 a.m. Tuesday in response to days of looting and civil unrest following the in-custody death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, prompting the deployment of California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Lakewood and Santa Monica.

Voices of the community: Muhammad Ali's daughter speak out about unrest

There are people -- voices in the community, who are not on the streets and have frustrations & feelings. We’ve been talking with them. One of those is the daughter of Muhammad Ali.

Demonstrations held across Southland; looting reported in Hollywood, Van Nuys

After a day that saw nearly 1,200 arrests, protests continued throughout the Southland on Monday in response to the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police, and scores of looters, many of whom appeared to be unconnected to the demonstrations, raided businesses in Van Nuys and Hollywood.  

Cities brace for more protests as cleanup continues from weekend looting

Following a day that saw nearly 1,200 arrests, more protests occurred throughout the Southland Monday in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and a band of looters raided various businesses in Van Nuys.

Video shows LAPD vehicle driving through crowd and striking protesters before speeding away

A Los Angeles Police Department vehicle was captured on video striking at least two protesters surrounding the SUV during a protest Sunday in the wake of the death of George Floyd during an encounter with police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Looter explains his motive after being caught by police

FOX 11 witnessed a looter taken down by LAPD Sunday afternoon at the New Balance store at Wilshire and 26th.  

Local stores looking forward to reopening met with frustration as looters vandalize storefronts

The weekend of May 30 was supposed to signify hope as stores in Los Angeles County were given the greenlight to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus... however, that’s not the case anymore.  

Countywide curfew issued after violent unrest throughout parts of LA

A curfew has been issued following another day of violence, looting and destruction throughout parts of Los Angeles city and county. 

Melrose Avenue: An epicenter of riotous activity

Melrose Avenue was one of the main hotspots affected by rioting and looting overnight.

Church leader, councilman, LA sheriff call for peace amid protests

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and other community leaders called for peace on Saturday evening as protesters continued to damage property while advocating against police brutality, spurred by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.  

LA Mayor Garcetti: 'This has moved from being a protest, to vandalism to destruction'

In one of the darkest nights in Los Angeles, crowds defied curfew orders set forth by local officials and instead vandalized, looted, and destroyed several businesses. 

Mayor Eric Garcetti asks for National Guard amid violence in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles mayor asked for the National Guard to be sent into the nation's second-largest city as crowds torched police cars and vandalized and burglarized stores while clashing with lines of officers.