Members of the National Guard have descended on Los Angeles after Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 troops to assist in an immigration crackdown, against the wishes of California state authorities.
After about 4 hours of asking people to sing with me on the Santa Monica Pier, I met Sara Beth, who was one of the few to approach me and offer to sing without prompting. Her favorite singer is Avril Lavigne,
Los Angeles protests against federal immigration raids enter third day, as Trump threatens to deploy the National Guard over objections by CA Gov. Gavin Newsom and L.A. Mayor Karen Bass.
Santa Monica College's Concert Chorale and Horizon Music Group will perform "Tipping Point: Climate & Racial Injustice" on Friday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. at The Eli & Edythe Broad Stage at the SMC Performing Arts Center.
Protests erupted across Los Angeles after immigration agents arrested at least 44 people in the city on Friday. Smoke bombs and tear gas canisters were hurled to curb protests.
Employing tear gas, the authorities later moved most of the demonstrators away from the area in front of the Home Depot, scattering them in different directions. They closed the Alondra Boulevard off-ramps from the Long Beach (710) Freeway, and CHP vehicle were blocking the on-ramps to prevent protesters from walking onto the freeway.