Occupy L.A. Continues Amid Questions of Sustainability

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The “Occupy” protests in Los Angeles have been less confrontational than in Portland, Oakland, and New York.

But last night there was more tension than usual.

About 100 protesters marched through downtown la after watching the break up of the New York camp in Zuccotti Park. Police remained on tactical alert for the duration of the demonstration.

Meanwhile five “occupy” protesters were charged with crimes including lewd conduct, battery, and assault with a deadly weapon following a march through Downtown Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Police Department has been in talks with protesters to create a timeline to close down the city encampment.

LAPD chief Charlie Beck decline to discuss the details of the plan, but he told the L.A. Times he believes the negotiations will take weeks.

Joel Greenfield has been designated as one of the peacekeepers in the Occupy L.A. Movement.

He hopes there will continue to be a positive relationship between the protesters and the police.

“They’re really fine with us. Even during the march when they were holding their batons yesterday they had their thumbs turned up.”

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villariagosa repeated today that Occupy L.A. has to end some time soon.

And protesters appear to accept that the end may be near.