Trayvon Martin supporters marked the first day after George Zimmerman‘s acquittal with protests in Los Angeles, New York and elsewhere Sunday, blocking the 10 Freeway for about 20 minutes, while President Obama called Martin’s killing a tragedy and asked Americans … Continue reading
In a way, part of the outrage had always been about public space: Trayvon Martin, 17, carrying a can of iced tea and a bag of Skittles, was walking home when he was shot dead after a struggle with a … Continue reading
Unrest costs Anaheim $1.7 million in cop OT ANAHEIM The Police Department spent $1.7 million on officer overtime during a four-week stretch when people took to the streets to protest two fatal police shootings and long-simmering political frustration over … Continue reading
By Matt Stevens and Rick Rojas, Los Angeles Times July 29, 2012, 10:48 p.m. The hundreds of protesters who gathered Sunday outside Anaheim police headquarters remained angry with law enforcement after recent fatal officer-involved shootings sparked unrest in Orange County’s … Continue reading
Protesters converged on Disneyland on Saturday as anger continues over the police shootings that set off a week of unrest in Anaheim. This protest was peaceful, and organizations vow to avoid more violence as they plan more demonstrations Sunday. They … Continue reading
By Ruben Vives, Nicole Santa Cruz and Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times July 25, 2012, 4:02 a.m. Simmering tensions in the wake of two deadly police shootings in Anaheim exploded into violence Tuesday night as protesters clashed with police outside … Continue reading
The Los Angeles City Council’s unanimous vote Tuesday to ban all pot dispensaries was met with a mixture of anger and support. Medical marijuana activists erupted in jeers after the decision, and police officers were called into the council chambers … Continue reading
Two Anaheim police officers have been placed on paid leave following the fatal shooting of a man that has outraged residents of the Orange County city. Police Chief John Welter announced the move at a news conference Sunday, where he … Continue reading
A largely peaceful May Day protest in downtown Los Angeles turned tense on Tuesday evening as police clashed with protesters. The incident occurred near 4th and Hill streets when some protesters appeared to swarm a smaller number of LAPD officers, … Continue reading