Los Angeles protests against federal immigration raids enter third day, as Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard over objections by CA Gov. Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.
Santa Monica College's Concert Chorale and Horizon Music Group will perform "Tipping Point: Climate & Racial Injustice" on Friday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center.
Protests erupted across Los Angeles after immigration agents arrested at least 44 people in the city on Friday. Smoke bombs and tear gas canisters were hurled to curb protests.
Employing tear gas, the authorities later moved most of the demonstrators away from the area in front of the Home Depot, scattering them in different directions. They closed the Alondra Boulevard off-ramps from the Long Beach (710) Freeway, and CHP vehicle were blocking the on-ramps to prevent protesters from walking onto the freeway.
Santa Monica’s alcohol fueled entertainment zone opens in two weeks and stores along the Promenade are preparing for whatever flows from taps. Last week, local business owners peppered city officials with questions about restroom access,
Three fun-filled days honoring the LGBTQ+ community were concluded Sunday with West Hollywood’s annual Pride Parade, featuring music, dancers, floats and marching contingents.
The city council says they’re taking steps to address the concerns and Waymo says it’s “striving to be a good neighbor” and “a positive presence here in Santa Monica.” Quincy Bowie Jr. is a video intern at the Los Angeles Times.