DTLA: Cops filming protestors back

DTLA: LAPD officer asks if the use of "less than lethal" weapon has been approved yet, receives negative response. Allegedly only “normal use of force" is approved.

um there’s apparently a bus on fire at Temple and Los Angeles

By reinforcement they mean a SWAT TEAM

DTLA: LAPD reports skirmish line pushing up the steps of City Hall

DTLA: Until protest at City Hall has been declared unlawful, LAPD will hold the line instead of making arrests.

DTLA: Intersection at Temple and Broadway blockaded by LAPD

DTLA: LAPD officer asks if use of less than lethal is authorized against group with umbrellas, response is that less than lethal is approved

DTLA: Police instruct plainclothes officer out of crowd before “less than lethal” is deployed

“LESS THAN LETHAL” = beanbag rounds and rubber pellets

DTLA: LAPD kettling grand park in front of City Hall. Several officers splintered off into Civic Center Red Line Station on Temple

GRAND PARK: The zip ties are out.

DTLA: LAPD skirmish line on Spring/Temple being redirected to follow white truck with protestors, which they will attempt to impound

DTLA: Unconfirmed sightings of teargas in addition to rubber bullet projectiles + more LAPD vehicles arriving at Spring and a # of others appearing to gear up but standoff continues.

DTLA/GRAND PARK: In addition to 3 tow trucks that had been called in, LAPD appear to be ticketing vehicles parked on Spring. Unclear whether tow trucks have been specifically instructed to tow ticketed vehicles so car owners otg may want to stay alert

(FYI: should your car be among the unlucky ones towed, it is likely headed toward to DOT Central Division 323-224-6565 on Mission wooooooof)

LA: Per LATimes report posted at 9:15pm citywide tactical alert had been declared earlier in response to DTLA action. Though a few LAPD units have since been demobilized, some remain posted at the same place monitoring protestors.

Good morning! Today is going to be bright and sunny with highs ranging from low 70s near the coast to high 80s in the valleys. Air is moderate and MAX UVs today.

Many actions take place at peak UV hours today. Please use extreme caution and utilize sun protection. Bring extra water and wear a mask!