Tuesday, April 16


National Guard troops to be deployed in LA in response to protests

This post was updated May 31 at 9:09 p.m. California officials are deploying the national guard to Los Angeles overnight to support local law enforcement, said Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti on Saturday, as protests against police brutality continue across the nation. Read more...

Photo: An LAPD officer with a nightstick holds off a protester on Beverly Boulevard on Saturday. The protester was telling police officers she was unarmed. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Protests erupt in Los Angeles in response to death of George Floyd

Peaceful protests turned violent in West Hollywood on Saturday following several days of civil unrest across the nation. The protest attracted thousands and started peacefully in Pan Pacific Park in response to police brutality. Read more...

Photo: Peaceful protests organized by the Black Lives Matter movement in West Hollywood turned violent following police confrontation. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Newsom allows Los Angeles restaurants, barbershops, hair salons to open

California Gov. Gavin Newsom granted Los Angeles County permission to reopen restaurants, barbershops and hair salons Friday. Restaurants, barbershops and hair salons will now be able to offer in-person services while following social distancing guidelines set by the county.  Read more...

Photo: Los Angeles County received permission from California Gov. Gavin Newsom to reopen in-person services for its restaurants, barber shops and hair salons. (Daily Bruin senior staff)


Amended LA stay-at-home orders include reopenings, mandated face coverings outside

As stay-at-home orders are slowly lifted, Los Angeles officials maintain that people must wear face coverings to prevent further spread of the coronavirus. LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced May 13 that individuals must wear face coverings whenever they are outside or will come into contact with somebody. Read more...

Photo: The streets of Westwood remain near empty as social distancing regulations in Los Angeles remain in place. As recreational locations being to open, wearing face coverings whenever outside has been mandated by LA Mayor Eric Garcetti. (Liz Ketcham/Photo editor)


Westwood Farmers’ Market sees low customer traffic, makes adjustments amid COVID-19

The Westwood Village Farmers’ Market, once a vibrant social scene for the Westwood community, has struggled to attract customers since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more...

Photo: The Westwood Village Farmers’ Market on Broxton Avenue is still open but with limited capacity. During the first few weeks of “safer at home” orders, only around four vendors showed up, compared to the average of 32 before the start of the pandemic. (Amy Dixon/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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