L.A. City Council Approves Homeless Rule After Protesters Cleared
(Los Angeles, CA) — The Los Angeles City Council is approving a ban on homeless encampments near schools or daycare centers. The eleven-to-three vote came after police cleared noisy protesters from the council chamber. The measure prohibits homeless encampments from within 500 feet of schools and daycare centers in public spaces.
Activist Disrupt LA Council Vote On Homelessness
(Los Angeles, CA) — Police in riot gear have cleared the Los Angeles City Council chamber of noisy protesters after activists once again disrupted a controversial vote on homeless encampments. At least one person was detained, resulting in outrage in the chamber. Demonstrators have disrupted council meetings several times over the past few months.