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Last night, on Thanksgiving holiday eve and into the midnight hours of Thanksgiving morning, CHP faced off with activists “reclaiming” Caltrans (CA state) owned homes in the East Los Angeles community of El Sereno. After CHP used a tactical SWAT team armed with assault weapons to forcibly remove “reclaimers,” scuffles broke out between activists protesting the law enforcement presence and CHP officers. The situation was tense as the crowd of 75+ activists faced off 50+ CHP officers armed with assault weapons, “less lethal” weapons and large batons. After several hours, CHP finally backed down at around midnight. I covered this same story back in March for however this time CHP showed and used much more direct force. On assignment for /

https://laist.com/2020/11/26/chp_removes_activists_from_empty_el_sereno_homes_owned_by_caltrans.php @ El Sereno

and his team reopening on the tail end of a wild 2020. Outdoor dining, great food and cocktails, we need these businesses and creators to thrive. Last photo, owner Kristian Vallas.

@ Neighbor