Monday, April 29

LAPD opens 56 officer misconduct investigations, reassigns 7 officers after protests

The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating 56 cases of officer misconduct and will assign seven officers to nonfield duties following recent protests, according to an LAPD press release Wednesday.  Twenty-eight cases involve alleged uses of force, and the LAPD assigned 40 investigators to the cases, the press release states. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles Police Department is launching 56 investigations for officer misconduct, including 28 cases involving alleged use of force. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Majority of National Guard troops to leave LA as protests have become less violent

Most of the National Guard will depart from Los Angeles on Sunday evening, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement Sunday. “A small number of units” will remain nearby until Wednesday for emergency support if necessary, he said.  “I’m proud that our city has been peaceful this week — and that our residents are leading a powerful movement to make Los Angeles more just, equitable, and fair for Black Angelenos, communities of color, and all of our workers, youth, and families,” Garcetti said in the statement. Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said in a statement that most National Guard troops will depart from LA on Sunday evening. (Liz Ketcham/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Protest against racial injustice draws hundreds to Wilshire Federal Building

“Show me what democracy looks like,” called protesters in Westwood on Saturday afternoon. “This is what democracy looks like,” hundreds chanted back. The protesters gathered near the Wilshire Federal Building on Saturday to protest against police brutality and racial discrimination. Read more...

Photo: Hundreds of protesters crowded the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Veteran Avenue on Saturday to protest police violence and racial discrimination. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Protesters demand reform from LAPD chief at police vigil for George Floyd

Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore drew the ire of protesters demanding the department answer for violence against Black people and peaceful protesters as LAPD held a vigil for the death of George Floyd. Read more...

Photo: The Los Angeles Police Department holds a candlelight vigil for George Floyd with community faith leaders. Many protesters present said they were unsatisfied with Chief Michel Moore’s assurance that he will try to bring change and asked him to commit to reform. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)


California to allow qualifying counties to open schools, family entertainment centers

This post was updated June 8 at 9:05 p.m. California will allow counties to reopen schools, day camps, bars, gyms and some sports starting next week, according to The Associated Press.  California’s top health official Mark Ghaly said the state will release guidance for counties on reopening the facilities Friday, according to NBC Los Angeles. Read more...

Photo: California will allow counties to reopen some businesses, including schools, bars, gyms, day camps and sports, with restrictions. (Daily Bruin file photo)


NWWNC pushes for more government effort to shelter homeless in hotels

The North Westwood Neighborhood Council urged the city and state to ramp up efforts for California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s initiative to shelter vulnerable, unhoused populations in hotels and motels. Read more...

Photo: Several hotels in the Los Angeles area have opened their doors to homeless individuals in accordance with Gov. Newsom’s Project Roomkey. So far, 10,974 hotel and motel rooms have been made available statewide. (David Rimer/Daily Bruin)



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