LA Curfew Imposed After Night of Looting and Vandalism

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Imposes Curfew After Widespread Looting and Vandalism Los Angeles, CA – In response to a night of widespread looting and vandalism in Downtown Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass announced a citywide curfew effective immediately. The curfew will be in effect from 8 PM to 6 AM, impacting a significant portion of the city. This decision follows reports of at least 23 businesses being looted overnight. "I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for Downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting," stated Mayor Bass in a press conference captured on video. "Many businesses have now been affected." Hundreds of police and sheriff's deputies from across the region and state are working together to enforce the curfew and maintain order. Mayor Bass urged residents to avoid the downtown area during the curfew hours unless absolutely necessary. Those who violate the curfew will face arrest and prosecution. The situation in Downtown Los Angeles remains tense, but the swift action taken by Mayor Bass is intended to restore order and protect businesses and residents.