Tag: Los Angeles

‘You bowed down to Black Lives Matter’: LAPD officers berate Democratic councilwoman amid budget cut proposal

Spencer Neale · June 6, 2020 5:23 pm

FILE - In this March 7, 2020, file photo, LA Galaxy forward Aleksandar Katai controls the ball against the Vancouver Whitecaps during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Carson, Calif. The Galaxy will meet with Katai on Thursday, June 4, to discuss a series of alarming social media posts by his wife. Tea Katai made the since-deleted posts on her Instagram Story this week, the Galaxy confirmed Wednesday night in a statement. The team will meet with Katai to "determine next steps.â

Los Angeles Galaxy and soccer player ‘part ways’ after wife’s ‘racist and violent’ Instagram posts

Zach Halaschak · June 6, 2020 2:30 pm

Protesters rally Wednesday, June 3, 2020, in Phoenix, demanding the Phoenix City Council defund the Phoenix Police Department. A new pro-police super PAC has formed to challenge "defund" efforts nationally.

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‘Defund police’ petition uses data dishonestly

Jeremy Beaman · June 5, 2020 6:14 pm

Vox writer apologizes for criticizing efforts to abolish police departments following George Floyd’s death

Andrew Mark Miller · June 5, 2020 4:41 pm

The White House announced Friday that 53 police departments, including major cities as Los Angeles, San Francisco and Baltimore, will participate in a program to publicize their arrest data. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

‘Social and racial justice crisis of epic proportions’: LA City Council introduces bill to slash police budget

Emma Colton · June 4, 2020 2:21 pm

‘Take a knee’: National Guardsmen filmed kneeling during protest in Hollywood

Emma Colton · June 4, 2020 2:03 pm

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall in London, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. Remembrance Sunday is held each year to commemorate the service men and women who fought in past military conflicts. (Matt Dunham/AP)

‘We need you’: Meghan Markle pays tribute to George Floyd in graduation address urging students to vote

Zach Halaschak · June 4, 2020 11:09 am

VIDEO: Suspected looters confront armed store owners about ‘why they can’t break into the place’

Emma Colton · June 3, 2020 7:00 pm

Members of the Nevada National Guard stand at a roadblock on a road leading to the Las Vegas Strip during a New Year's celebration, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Las Vegas.

Man arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly posing as National Guardsman carrying firearm

Anthony Leonardi · June 3, 2020 3:12 am

Los Angeles Police Chief Michael Moore talk after being sworn in at the police academy on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Moore replaces Charlie Beck, who retired Wednesday, June 27, 2018, after more than 40 years with the LAPD. Beck became the chief in 2009.

Los Angeles police chief says George Floyd death on hands of looters ‘as much as it is those officers’

Zach Halaschak · June 2, 2020 2:33 am

Former Cavs player caught on camera beating up man he accused of damaging his car during LA protests

Emma Colton · June 1, 2020 7:25 pm

Police officers and protesters clash near CNN Center, Friday, May 29, 2020, in Atlanta, in response to George Floyd's death in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day. The protest started peacefully earlier in the day before demonstrators clashed with police.

‘Melee’ in LA: Protesters trade blows with police in streets of California

Spencer Neale · May 30, 2020 2:56 am