LA Curfew: Live Report from Downtown Amidst Intense Protests

Los Angeles Curfew Imposed Amidst Growing Protests: A Live Report from Downtown LA Los Angeles, CA – June 11, 2025 – Tensions rose in downtown Los Angeles today as a city-wide curfew was put in place to quell escalating protests and prevent further vandalism and looting. The curfew, announced by Mayor Karen Bass, covers a 2.5 square kilometer area and will be in effect from 8 pm to 6 am. Sydney Morning Herald correspondent Michael Koziol reported live from the scene, providing a firsthand account of the events unfolding. "I'm outside the federal building in downtown LA," Koziol stated, "which has been the epicenter of the protests for the last five days. The crowd has just recently swelled, joined by a group of demonstrators who marched from a nearby park where they were holding a vigil." Koziol also noted the presence of the National Guard and police officers, adding to the palpable tension in the air. The sight of officers donning gas masks in the final moments before the curfew suggests a potential for forceful intervention to disperse the crowd. The video shows faith leaders leading a multi-faith vigil in a nearby park, who are now standing in front of the National Guard and police officers guarding the federal building. The situation remains fluid, and the coming hours will be critical in determining the outcome of these events. The swift action of the authorities in imposing a curfew underscores the severity of the situation and the need for maintaining order and safety in the city.