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Mayor Karen Bass Lifts DTLA Curfew After Days of Unrest and Damage

Mayor Karen Bass ended Downtown LA’s 8 PM curfew on Tuesday, six days after it was enacted to curb violent unrest tied to protests over federal immigration raids. The order followed widespread vandalism and assaults, including attacks on LAPD officers, which officials blamed on agitators exploiting peaceful demonstrations. Businesses can now begin repairs and reopen, though Bass warned the curfew could return if public safety is threatened again.

Santa Monica Doctor to Plead Guilty in Matthew Perry Ketamine Case

A Santa Monica physician has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the ketamine that led to Matthew Perry’s fatal overdose. Federal prosecutors say Dr. Salvador Plasencia conspired with other medical professionals and dealers to exploit the “Friends” star’s addiction, charging him tens of thousands for illegal drug access. Court records reveal text messages mocking Perry as a “moron” and a detailed scheme to funnel ketamine through fraudulent prescriptions.

Deadlock Again? Karen Read Jurors Raise Hung Jury Question

As deliberations continue in the Karen Read retrial, jurors asked a pointed question about how a partial verdict might impact the overall case—raising fresh concerns that the trial could once again end in a hung jury. The judge’s refusal to clarify sparked frustration from Read’s defense team, who fear history may repeat itself after last year’s deadlock in the same case.

FIFA Club World Cup Brings Six International Matches to the Rose Bowl

The Rose Bowl is hosting six matches as part of this year’s expanded FIFA Club World Cup, including Sunday’s 4-0 victory by Paris Saint-Germain over Atletico Madrid. The tournament, now featuring 32 club teams from around the globe, runs through June 25, with more matchups including CF Monterrey, FC Internazionale Milano, and Botafogo. Though it won’t host the 2026 World Cup, the historic Pasadena stadium remains a key stage for global soccer.

LAPD Faces Scrutiny After Protesters Report Serious Rubber Bullet Injuries

Multiple protesters have come forward with graphic accounts of injuries allegedly inflicted by LAPD officers during recent demonstrations in Downtown L.A. Victims include a nurse, a filmmaker now blind in one eye, and a man who underwent emergency surgery after being shot at close range. As GoFundMe campaigns launch and calls for accountability grow louder, critics question the department’s use of force against peaceful demonstrators.

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