'Keep Working And Stay Hopeful': Obama Encourages Protesters, Urges Political Action In Pursuit Of Justice
Former President Barack Obama gave remarks in response to the nationwide protests for racial justice on Wednesday during a virtual town hall.
Watch CBS News
Former President Barack Obama gave remarks in response to the nationwide protests for racial justice on Wednesday during a virtual town hall.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported Wednesday that 297 employees and 1,982 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
Gov. Gavin Newsom also called for comprehensive reform of law enforcement, mental health care, education and other essential sectors of public life and said he would reject President Donald Trump's attempt to send the military into major cities.
County prosecutors Wednesday announced looting and other criminal charges against 61 people during protests held in Los Angeles over the death of George Floyd.
The three other officers involved will be charged with aiding and abetting second-degree murder.
Sheriff's officials said they were made aware of the incident through video posted on Reddit and Twitter and was conducting an internal investigation, according to an emailed statement from Sheriff Don Barnes.
The motion was cosponsored by councilmen Herb Wesson and Curren Price and was seconded by councilman Paul Krekorian.
The group emphasized that they don't want the protester's message against systemic racism and excessive use of force to be hijacked by detractors who have been looting and rioting.
Police say he threw mortars at officers during Saturday night's violent protests in Santa Ana. Over 600 pounds of illegal fireworks and mortars were later found in his home.
A protest led by group "LGBTQ+ For #BlackLivesMatter" was underway in West Hollywood Wednesday at the intersection on Santa Monica and La Cienega Boulevard.
24 county libraries will reopen beginning June 8 for sidewalk pickup service.
The announcement has little impact on the Chargers, who have no plans to conduct training outside the Jack Hammett Sports Complex in Costa Mesa.
Some Los Angeles County COVID-19 testing sites had limited hours Wednesday due to safety concerns.
More curfew orders were in effect for the Southland Wednesday as protests continued across the region.
The photo shows an officer pointing a less-than-lethal weapon near a young girl while she sits on a man's shoulders.
