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Residents, City Officials Say They Don’t Want a Repeat of Echo Park Violence as They Prepare to Close MacArthur Park

October 7, 2021
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Los Angeles Councilmember Gil Cedillo announced the city will close MacArthur Park on Oct. 15, where about 200 homeless Angelenos reside, for maintenance and repairs. “We want to provide a safe, clean and secure park for all people that come to MacArthur Park to play, relax and enjoy this precious open space that lies in…

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Los Angeles Police Commission Approves LAPD’s Echo Park Protest Report

August 5, 2021
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The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) report on its handling of the March Echo Park demonstrations was approved by the Los Angeles Police Commission on Aug. 3, citing many challenges the department faced during and after their attempt to clear the park of homeless encampments.  The city’s Parks and Recreation Department and the LAPD attempted to close Echo Park in…

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