Downtown LA

Firefighters were battling heavy flames in a commercial building downtown that spread to a nearby building and took one hour and 37 minutes to put out.

Arson investigators with the Los Angeles Fire Department are on scene of a building fire in downtown Los Angeles. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on March 10, 2025. 

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in downtown LA and marched to City Hall, calling for an end to mass deportations and better solutions to protect the immigrant community. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 9, 2025.

Thousands of protesters gathered at Pershing Square before marching several blocks to LA City Hall for a march on International Women’s March. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 7, 2025.

Dozens gathered outside the now closed Original Pantry Cafe for Ash Wednesday in support of the dozens of employees who lost their job. Michelle Valles reports for the NBC4 News at 11 a.m. on March 5, 2025.

Demonstrators gathered outside of the Original Pantry Cafe in downtown Los Angeles to protest the closing of the the beloved dinner that left several workers without a job. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 2, 2025.

A driver on the 10 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles was injured Thursday night when a rock was thrown through the windshield of a pickup.

At least two drivers reported rocks thrown at their cars in downtown LA. Annette Arreola reports for Today in LA on Friday Feb. 21, 2025.

It’s a mindset that prompted Jeff Perry to start Angel City Lumber Mill in downtown LA 10 years ago — in the hopes of extending the lifespan of fallen trees in LA County. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2025.

Workers protested the potential closure of the Original Pantry Café, a century-old diner that’s been serving customers in downtown Los Angeles. Jonathan Gonzalez reports for the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.

Protestors in Los Angeles marched through the streets for the second weekend in a row to denounce President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2025.

A demonstration at Los Angeles City Hall has shut down a portion of Spring Street in downtown on Saturday, police said.

A 17-year-old was stabbed and listed in critical condition following a scuffle at deportation protest in downtown LA. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2025.

One person is in critical condition after being stabbed during a deportation protest in Downtown Los Angeles. This report was broadcasted on the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Feb. 7, 2025.

One person was stabbed when a crowd gathered Friday afternoon at Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles during a protest over White House immigration policies.

The Los Angeles Police Department is on alert after anti-deportation protesters blocked the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles over the weekend. Lauren Coronado reports for the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2025. 

A demonstration with thousands of protesters took place in downtown Los Angeles Saturday afternoon, prompting a strong police presence in the area. Tracey Leong reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Feb. 2, 2025.

A rally opposing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown descended upon downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, at times blocking the 101 Freeway.

The Los Angeles Police Department has responded to reports of several “help” messages seen spelled out in an area of downtown Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Police Department said a person who has been spelling out “Help” messages, seen in an area of downtown LA, is refusing housing or a mental health evaluation. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Jan. 28, 2025.