LA Mayor Imposes Curfew After Widespread Looting and Vandalism

Los Angeles Mayor Declares Emergency, Imposes Curfew After Widespread Looting and Vandalism Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew on June 11th, 2025, in response to widespread looting and vandalism in Downtown Los Angeles following recent protests. The curfew, from 8 PM to 6 AM, aims to restore order and prevent further damage to businesses and property. "I want to let the city know that I have declared a local emergency and issued a curfew for Downtown Los Angeles to stop the vandalism, to stop the looting," Mayor Bass stated in a press conference captured on video. The video shows the mayor speaking at a podium, flanked by police officers. At least 23 businesses were looted overnight, and significant graffiti has been reported across the downtown area. The mayor emphasized the severity of the situation, stating that "hundreds of officers from police and sheriff departments from across the region and state are working alongside LAPD through a unified command structure." She urged residents who do not live or work in the area to avoid it. The swift response from the mayor and the unified law enforcement effort signify a serious commitment to restoring order and ensuring public safety. The incident highlights the challenges faced by cities in managing large-scale protests and preventing violence.