One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today.
Morning Briefing: Trump Supporters Take Beverly Hills
Pro-Trump supporters gather to face off anti-Trump demonstrators. (Brian Feinzimer for LAist)
Never miss a morning briefing. Subscribe today to get our A.M. newsletter delivered to your inbox.
As the presidential election gets closer, Trump supporters and conservatives have found a warm embrace in the city of Beverly Hills. For weeks, pro-Trump resident Shiva Bagheri has been organizing a “Freedom Rally” at Beverly Gardens Park, which is home to the city’s iconic sign and reflecting pool.
Speaking to KPCC’s Josie Huang, Bagheri said that under Democratic control, California is turning into a “Third World country,” that wearing a mask is like wearing “a muzzle,” and that Americans’ best option to fight back is to form small militias.
"We have to do this pretty soon," Bagheri said. "I mean, seriously, I know that people are already gathering and they're making their own little militias — and that's in our Constitution."
Keep reading for more on what’s happening in L.A. today, and stay safe out there.
Sponsored message
Coming Up Today, August 24
In a rush to control the coronavirus, new murky regulations and lack of enforcement have kept some nursing home residents trapped inside for months. Jackie Fortiér has the story.
Dire warnings months ago about fall college enrollment don't appear to be materializing. But some SoCal campuses have bent over backwards to enroll students, reports Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, and students appear to be making last-minute decisions to attend.
Remember Kobe Bryant on 8/24, laugh along with the creators of The Black Lady Sketch Show, learn about Ray Bradbury's dystopian vision, and more. Christine N. Ziemba has this week’s best online and IRL events.
Never miss an LAist story. Sign up for our daily newsletters.
The Past 24 Hours In LA
Sponsored message
L.A. Protests: Protesters turned up outside post offices across Southern California and the rest of the country, bearing signs of support for the USPS. Crowds of conservatives and Trump supporters have turned Beverly Gardens Park – home of the iconic Beverly Hills sign and reflecting pool – into the site of a "Freedom Rally" event every Saturday since July.
Wildfires: We answer your most frequently asked questions about wildfires, including: “where do they get their names?”
The Movies: In some areas of the country, audiences returned to theaters — where facemasks are mandatory — to see the Russell Crowe thriller, Unhinged.
Photo Of The Day
A pro-Trump float makes its way past the offices of the Beverly Hills Courier.
(Brian Feinzimer for LAist)
Sponsored message
Help Us Cover Your Community
- Got something you’ve always wanted to know about Southern California and the people who call it home? Is there an issue you want us to cover? Ask us anything.
- Have a tip about news on which we should dig deeper? Let us know.
The news cycle moves fast. Some stories don't pan out. Others get added. Consider this today's first draft, and check LAist.com for updates on these stories and more. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
This post has been updated to reflect changes in what's coming up for today.
DON'T MISS ANY L.A. CORONAVIRUS NEWS
Get our daily newsletters for the latest on COVID-19 and other top local headlines.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Sponsored message
One year ago, Congress voted to defund public media, eliminating a critical $1.7 million from our budget every year going forward. But they couldn’t silence us, and we’re not going anywhere. LAist is now 100% community funded and that means we’re taking our future into our own hands and turning to you to keep local reporting strong.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
