Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth and for LAist. Make your tax-deductible donation now.
LA Sheriff Resumes Stepped Up Patrols Of Asian American Churches
The L.A. County Sheriff's Department is once again stepping up patrols of Asian American churches during the pandemic.
The increased patrols had started earlier this year. Then the stay-at-home orders pretty much closed churches down.
Now that houses of worship are getting the go-ahead to reopen, Sheriff Alex Villanueva said deputies will resume those patrols.
He made the announcement during an online forum about coronavirus-related hate crimes against Asian Americans.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about new challenges to law enforcement. Unfortunately, ignorant members of the community want to lay blame on our Asian American community after China was reported to be the epicenter of the new virus.”
READ OUR EARLIER STORIES:
- LA Leaders Back Congressional Bill Condemning Rise In Anti-Asian Incidents
- In OC, Coronavirus-Related Racism Toward Asians Leads To Calls For Action
Our news is free on LAist. To make sure you get our coverage: Sign up for our daily newsletters. To support our nonprofit public service journalism: Donate now.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our connected community. We are free to tell the full truth, to hold power to account without fear or favor, and to follow facts wherever they lead. Our only loyalty is to our audiences and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen our community.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Right now, LAist has lost $1.7M in annual funding due to Congress clawing back money already approved. The support we receive from readers like you will determine how fully our newsroom can continue informing, serving, and strengthening Southern California.
If this story helped you today, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Your tax-deductible donation keeps LAist independent and accessible to everyone.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
