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LAPD is barred from using some crowd control weapons, but others still carry unique dangers

A researcher talks about the risks of “less-lethal” weapons used against protesters.
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Trump Regains Control Of Troops In L.A. From Newsom Thanks To Appeals Court; Governor Was To Take Command Of National Guard On Friday – Updated

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. UPDATE, 9:16 PM: Gavin Newsom’s renewed control of the California National Guard didn’t last more than a few hours thanks to a ...
Los Angeles Times

L.A. council rebukes city attorney over ban on LAPD using crowd control weapons on journalists

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. In a rare public rebuke, the Los Angeles City Council pressed the city’s top lawyer to abandon her attempt to halt ...
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Rent Control Explained: The History Of LA’s Controversial Tenant Protections

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Rent control can either be your ...
Los Angeles Times

L.A.’s flood-control system survived epic storm. But it’s losing battle with climate change

Amid hammering rainfall, viscous mud flows and multiple state emergency declarations, Los Angeles County’s Byzantine flood control system has thus far absorbed near-record precipitation — a feat that ...
The New York Times

Police Break Up Scattered Protests in L.A.

Marines were heading to Los Angeles after scattered demonstrations downtown late Monday. The California governor said sending in the Marines was “a blatant abuse of power.” Follow the latest updates ...
The New York Times

Newsom Slams Trump For ‘Brazen Abuse of Power’ as L.A. Mayor Imposes Curfew

The California governor condemned the deployment of the military in Los Angeles as protesters marched in Atlanta, Chicago and New York to express anger over immigration raids. People boarding up a ...