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“The Los Angeles Mayor’s Office has updated guidance on the downtown L.A.-area curfew and has granted an exception to allow individuals with tickets to an indoor venue to attend that event as scheduled,” said a statement released by the group that manages performances at the L.A. Music Center.
The ‘quiet zone,’ a 1-square-mile section of downtown, seemed to be yielding positive results, with less chaos and property damage overnight Wednesday.
The curfew took effect at 8 p.m. Pacific time and applies until 6 a.m., covering a roughly 1-square-mile area between the 5 Freeway, 110 Freeway and 10 Freeway. Authorities have warned that the curfew could be in place for several days.
For the third consecutive night, downtown Los Angeles will be under curfew from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday.
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Hundreds of protesters marched on L.A. City Hall on Wednesday evening. What began as a peaceful demonstration reportedly turned violent, as police used less-lethal munitions and horses to disperse crowds, with many protesters fleeing into nearby Grand Park
The curfew extends to sections of downtown Los Angeles where protests have turned into instances of vandalism and looting.
Shortly before the curfew went into effect ... of clergymen said prayers and laid flowers at the feet of a column of California Highway Patrol officers in riot gear. “We will be back here ...