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On the heels of the mass eviction of Occupy LA protesters, during which 292 people were arrested, 11 members of Occupy San Diego were arrested today for trying to set up tents at the city’s Civic Center Plaza, reports Reuters . Seven people were charged with illegal lodging, and one was charged with resisting arrest, according to Sign On San Diego . more › More: Eleven Protesters Arrested at Occupy San Diego
Several people were taken into custody early Monday after the 12:01 a.m. deadline imposed by city officials for the Occupy L.A. protestors to leave their tent-city passed. Photo Credit: Robert Henry Go here to see the original: Occupy LA: Protesters Move Off Streets
Two people were stabbed this morning following an altercation in a Metro red line station, reports L.A. Now . It’s the third in recent months. It happened at about 4:30 a.m. at the Hollywood and Western stop, and the victims, a man and a woman, were taken to the hospital after the incident. The man, whose throat had been slashed, was in serious but stable condition. The woman was in stable condition. more › Read more: Another Stabbing on the Metro Red Line This Morning
In tonight’s Extra, Extra, a 21-year-old man makes a bad bet, Lane Kiffin swallows his pride, and the L.A. Weekly sees some big changes. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › Go here to see the original: Extra, Extra: A Man in a Baby Swing, An Apologetic Football Coach and Big Changes at a Local Paper
Sunday’s Love Ride was unfortunately not-so-lovely for four of the participants. Two separate traffic incidents occurred on the 5 Freeway during the event. Two people were injured in the first accident, and two others were killed in the second. Yesterday marked the 28th annual Love Ride as well as the first fatalities associated with the event. more › Excerpt from: Motorcyclist & Passenger Crushed by Big Rig During Sunday’s Love Ride
