King Verdict Aftermath
Deaths: 16 Injuries: 572 Fires: 1,084 Arrests: 300 National Guard: About 2,400 troops have been deployed to support local law enforcement, with 2,000 more ready to be put into service. School Closures: All schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District will be closed today, and all school-related activities will be suspended through Sunday. The superintendent will announce Sunday whether additional closings will be needed. Government Offices: All county facilities will be closed except sheriff’s stations, fire stations and county hospitals. Courts that closed Thursday will remain closed today. Postal service: Service was disrupted in at least 14 ZIP codes Thursday. Reduced deliveries expected to continue today.
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