Wearing “MAGA” hats, waving U.S. flags and shouting “four more years” and “turn California red,” the demonstrators gathered at the intersection of Beverly and Santa Monica boulevards. No arrests were made. Three Beverly Hills residents and Trump supporters were arrested Tuesday on federal charges for being part of the mob that stormed the Capitol earlier this month. “Some people get too close without a mask on; some have forcibly coughed at me,” Smith told a reporter. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sunday, November 1, 2020 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- An unlawful assembly was declared by Beverly Hills police after a counter-protester … Since June, the city has prohibited protests in residential areas after 9 p.m. Twenty-five protesters were arrested and are being prosecuted for violating the curfew. Column: Can a common antidepressant help in the fight against COVID-19? RELATED: Chaos: Pro-Trump rioters make selves at home inside Capitol, sitting behind desks, making off with podiums, Some Trump supporters at the protest did say they were there to promote "peace," and that the violence on the Capitol is "embarrassing" and that "everyone needs to accept the outcome of the election. obtained drone video showing the fight that broke out between two counter-protestors. Sean Penn fires back at criticism over his COVID-19 vaccine site: ‘Betrayal of all’, Two anonymous comments disparaged the actor’s vaccination effort at Dodger Stadium. Stephanie Lai was a 2020 intern for the Los Angeles Times. ©2021 FOX Television Stations, Brawl breaks out after unlawful assembly declared at pro-Trump protest in downtown Los Angeles. The officers retreated from the intersection, and protesters marched down the street, some riding on top of … RELATED: Brawl breaks out after unlawful assembly declared at pro-Trump protest in downtown Los Angeles. Thousands attended the Saturday rally, according to the Beverly Hills police department. And that’s just ridiculous,” said Bagheri, a single mother who was born in Iran and works as a dance instructor. Marilyn Manson denies abuse allegations as actors rally behind Evan Rachel Wood, Recently dropped by his label and talent agency, Marilyn Manson calls abuse allegations by Evan Rachel Wood and others ‘horrible distortions of reality.’, Marilyn Manson dropped by record label after Evan Rachel Wood’s abuse allegations. More than a third of the state’s registered voters said they would vote to oust Newsom from office if the recall qualified for the ballot, though 45% said they would oppose such a move, a Berkeley IGS poll found. On Beverly Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue, a group of protesters clashed with police, throwing debris at them and officers fired less-than-lethal weapons. Trump is deeply unpopular in California, particularly on Los Angeles’ affluent Westside. Alexis Lopez, a 22-year-old tourist from New York, was shopping when she walked out onto the street and saw hundreds of demonstrators waving Trump flags. There were at least three previous pro-Trump rallies in Beverly Hills — the most recent on October 10. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - An estimated 400 demonstrators were in attendance for what organizers called a "Rescue America" rally in front of the iconic Beverly Hills sign on Saturday afternoon. “I didn’t realize there were so many Trump supporters in California,” she said. Within seconds, police deployed into the crowd, saying those who don’t leave are subject to "significant pain" or arrest. Penn fired back in an email: “And to whoever authored these, understand that in every cell of my body is a vitriol for the way your actions reflect so harmfully upon your brothers and sisters in arms.”, Pope Francis is a Biden fan, but some U.S. Catholic leaders give president a frosty reception. Chaos: Pro-Trump rioters make selves at home inside Capitol, sitting behind desks, making off with podiums, Business owner on Venice boardwalk shutting down shop after rise in crime and drugs in area, Ralphs, Food 4 Less to close 25% of Long Beach stores over extra $4 per hour 'Hero Pay' ordinance, Tiny homes community opens in North Hollywood, offering second chance for people battling homelessness, Compton woman tries to save abandoned cemetery, Community rallies to help struggling Long Beach restaurant following social media plea. A large crowd chants “four more years” during a pro-Trump rally at Beverly and Santa Monica boulevards in Beverly Hills on Saturday. Thursday, January 7, 2021 BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (KABC) -- Dozens of President Trump's supporters gathered in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, protesting the Electoral College certification. The Beverly Hills Police Department described the event as a 'peaceful protest' in announcements Several conservative activists, as well as actors Scott Baio … — Beverly Hills Police (@BeverlyHillsPD) June 27, 2020. Bickford estimated he made about $2,000 in just a few hours selling Trump 2020 shirts, hats and flags. Two models and an artist also spoke out, and his record label dropped him. Beverly Hills moved forward with the charges even as Los Angeles and other cities have decided against charging peaceful protesters who violated curfews. Hailing from Temecula, she previously covered Riverside County and the Inland Empire and is now focused on Orange County. Protestors quickly dispersed from the area around 6 p.m. Beverly Hills police officers say they knew about the planned protest and patrolled the intersection at Canon and Santa Monica Blvd, around Beverly Gardens Park, which they closed along with the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. And, get breaking news alerts in the FOX 11 News app. Defund or reform UC campus police? Wednesday, President Trump tweeted that it was sad how government leaders in many states had allowed protesters to tear down statues and monuments: ….the good and the bad. Beverly Hills’ most famous street, Rodeo Drive, will be closed to the public on Election Day and the day after, the city’s police chief said. Earlier Saturday, however, a counter-demonstrator did get into a fight with a pro-Trump protester at a separate rally in Beverly Hills, where officers broke up the fight and declared an unlawful assembly, according to police. A recent poll on the presidential race had Biden leading Trump in California by historic margins. The weekly political rallies at Beverly Gardens Park in Beverly Hills saw today’s version declared an unlawful assembly by police after clashes broke out … Before that, supporters held another rally on October 3. Enacted on Saturday night, the new rules lasts between 9:00 p.m. and 8… BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Beverly Hills Police declared an unlawful assembly at a pro-Trump protest after a physical altercation occurred on Wednesday evening. The University of California has launched an effort to “reimagine” campus safety, but sharp disagreements on what that should look like has already surfaced. If L.A. is going to keep depending on Latino and Black people who are at high risk for COVID-19, then vaccine equity has to be a bigger imperative. No one made physical contact with him, but several people expressed their anger toward him. ", FOX 11's Bill Melugin contributed to this report. Some traveled from out of the state or out of the country to attend. It appears a Trump protestor beat up two Biden supporters. Southern California pediatricians call for L.A.-area schools to immediately reopen. Michael Smith, a 30-year-old Los Angeles resident and a supporter of Democratic nominee Joe Biden, stood in the middle of the intersection of Beverly and Rodeo holding a Black Lives Matter sign and surrounded by Trump supporters. “I’m not political but I saw [Smith’s] sign and people calling him a terrorist for caring about Black lives.”, Lopez carried a camera in one hand and joined him as people called him a “sheep” and “a moron.”. Beverly Hills has caused controversy by choosing to prosecute protesters arrested for violating a city curfew at a June protest. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. - Beverly Hills Police declared an unlawful assembly at a pro-Trump protest after a physical altercation occurred on Wednesday evening. As they have for weeks now, hundreds of Trump supporters rallied in Beverly Hills on Saturday, three days ahead of the Nov. 3 presidential election. Beverly Hills was also bracing for the worst on election night, and a huge crowd of Trump supporters did line Canon Drive in that city. About 10 minutes before the protest was scheduled to end, police declared an unlawful assembly. ‘I was just bawling in my PPE’: Surge fades, but anguish remains for healthcare workers. Netflix dominates 2021 Golden Globe nominations, led by David Fincher’s ‘Mank’ with 6, Republicans are emerging to run for governor should Newsom recall qualify. Biden is only the 2nd Catholic president in U.S. history, but abortion and similar issues have put him at odds with some in U.S. church leadership. “I’m willing to have this discussion,” Smith told the group, who shouted over him. Beverly Hills, Buckhead, SoHo: The New Sites of Urban Unrest. Newsom recall backers report raising more than $2.5 million. It is important for us to understand and remember, even in turbulent and difficult times, and learn from them. About a hundred people gathered at North Canon Drive and North Santa Monica Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills has faced criticism for how it has handled some street demonstrations. Column: We owe it to essential workers to demand racial equity for COVID-19 vaccines. Backers of an effort to recall Gov. Workers and advocates in Beverly Hills protest Amazon’s working conditions on Oct. 4, 2020. Gavin Newsom claim fundraising momentum. Lai is an undergraduate student at Columbia University studying political science and serves as the news editor for her student paper, the Columbia Daily Spectator. Magnitude 3.7 quake strikes near El Centro, Calif. A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was reported 1:23 a.m. Wednesday 13 miles from El Centro, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. BEVERLY HILLS, CA — Authorities in Beverly Hills on Wednesday dispersed an unlawful assembly after a fight broke out among demonstrators. The protest titled "Wild Protest for President Trump" was organized by the Beverly Hills Freedom Rally, who have been hosting weekly protests since summer. “I’ve been in this corner for the last three weekends, and I haven’t seen anything like this,” he said, as he jumped from customer to customer. Newsom approval plummeting with a third of voters support recall amid COVID-19 criticism, poll finds. Austin Beutner said Monday. Sign up for FOX 11’s Fast 5 newsletter. Breitbart News reported BLM and Antifa protesters crashed that rally. Gov. The man who was holding the Trump sign was treated at the scene and appeared to be okay. Download for iOS or Android. There were media reports that counter-protesters would show up in force at this week’s rally, but that did not appear to be the case. Numerous protests have slammed the president’s divisive policies, ranging from attacks on immigrants and rollbacks of environmental safeguards to his personal conduct and statements critics say are racist. “BLM is not an exclusionary movement,” read Smith’s sign. A large pro-Trump demonstration in Beverly Hills turned violent as a group of black-clad counter-protesters harassed a man holding an American flag, punching, kicking and beating him with a metal pole, forcing police to intervene. Billy Bickford, 52, of Fontana said that he has traveled all across the country selling Trump merchandise but that Saturday’s rally was one of the busiest he has seen in weeks. The Beverly Hills gathering is a weekly protest at the location by Trump supporters. Beverly Hills has faced criticism for how it has handled some street demonstrations. Two psychiatrists had a theory, and with support from a Silicon Valley philanthropist they’ve published some encouraging findings. The … Beverly Hills has banned nighttime gatherings of at least 10 or more people on residential streets and other public places in residential areas in response to two protests … “People misinterpret what Black Lives Matter means; that’s why I’m here.”. Some experts take a different view. Sharp disagreement surfaces. A peaceful protest in Los Angeles turned violent on May 30, 2020, in Fairfax Village before protesters headed toward Beverly Hills. Witnessing so much pain over the last year from the COVID-19 pandemic will likely take a major toll on healthcare workers’ mental health, experts say. Beverly Hills issued an emergency order on Saturday that bans gatherings of more than 10 people at night in residential areas. Lila Seidman covers trending and breaking news for the Los Angeles Times. L.A. Unified schools will delay in-person services for students while local coronavirus infection rates remain at current high levels, Supt. Get your top stories delivered daily! 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