Protesters defending Santa Monica REI store revisit to reflect
Video showing two people defending the REI store in Santa Monica has been seen millions of times worldwide, and the duo went back to the store Friday to talk with our FOX 11 team.
Peaceful protests, marches continue in Los Angeles and Orange counties
Thousands of people again took to the streets of Los Angeles and Orange counties on Saturday, as at least 30 protests were scheduled to call for justice and condemn police tactics for the deaths of George Floyd, who died while in police custody in Minneapolis, and Breonna Taylor, who was killed during a police raid of her apartment in Louisville.
The Issue Is: Race relations and the impact of George Floyd's death
It’s been a tough week for America.
The Issue Is: Fighting racial injustice; a one-on-one with Gov. Newsom
Another difficult week for The United States.
Family, public officials gather in North Carolina for song-filled memorial service to George Floyd
Mourners gathered Saturday in the North Carolina town where George Floyd grew up for the second of three public memorial services.
LAPD union blasts Garcetti's 'killers' remark; mayor says words being twisted
The union representing Los Angeles police officers lashed out at Mayor Eric Garcetti, objecting to his use of the word "killers'' while discussing proposed law enforcement funding cuts with a group of black community leaders, but Garcetti said his words were being "twisted.''
Prosecutors: 2 Buffalo officers charged with assault for pushing 75-year-old protester
Both pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault.
Hennepin County Medical Examiner declares George Floyd death homicide
The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's report released Monday ruled the death of George Floyd a homicide.
Minneapolis City Council moves to ban police officers from using chokeholds
At an emergency meeting on Friday, held in the wake of George Floyd's death in Minneapolis, the city council put in place new restrictions for the Minneapolis Police Department while promising more significant change moving.
BLM-LA file suit against city, LAPD chief over detained protesters
Black Lives Matter-LA filed suit today in federal court against the Los Angeles Police Department and its chief, alleging the recent mass detention of more than 2,600 peaceful protesters, held handcuffed on buses without access to bathroom facilities, water or food, was a violation of rights under the U.S. and California constitutions.
‘We were wrong for not listening’: Roger Goodell encourages NFL players to ‘peacefully protest’
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the recent protests that have erupted across the country since the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
California governor: Cities should end use of National Guard
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged mayors and other local authorities to end reliance on the National Guard and curfews to help deal with policing of protests over the death of George Floyd.
Temecula mayor resigns over email about police killings
The mayor of Temecula resigned following an email in which he stated he didn’t “believe there’s ever been a good person of color killed by a police officer” locally.
Kanye West donates $2M to families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor
Some of the money donated will fully cover college tuition costs for Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter, Gianna.
57 Buffalo cops resign from response team after officers suspended for shoving 75-year-old man to ground
All 57 officers of the Buffalo Police Emergency Response team resigned Friday afternoon in support of two police officers who were suspended without pay after shoving a 75-year-old man to the ground during a protest.
The fight for justice continues: Friday demonstrations planned across SoCal
Southern California residents continued to fight for justice and against police brutality for another day of planned peaceful protests on what would have been Breonna Taylor's 27th birthday.
Jordan Brand commits to donating $100M over 10 years to organizations fighting racial inequality
Michael Jordan and the Jordan Brand announced on Friday that they would be donating $100 million over the next 10 years to “organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education.”
Compton Kidz Club sings original song, "Stand Up" to mark this moment in history
FOX 11 teamed up with Fred Martin's Compton Kidz Club as they perform their original song, "Stand Up."
Healthcare professionals kneel in solidarity with protesters against racial inequality
Healthcare professionals in northern Virginia took a knee Friday in solidarity with protesters against racial inequality in a movement they're calling "White Coats for Black Lives."
Witness: George Floyd didn't resist arrest, tried to defuse things
The changes are part of a stipulation posted online between the city and the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, which launched a civil rights investigation this week in response to the death of George Floyd. The City Council was expected to approve the agreement Friday.