The phrase “LA riots” most commonly refers to the 1992 Los Angeles riots, which began on April 29, 1992, and continued through about May 4, 1992, with National Guard deployment and curfews in the city.

Quick date rundown

  • Start of major unrest: April 29, 1992, after the not‑guilty verdicts in the Rodney King beating case were announced.
  • Most intense rioting: April 29–May 1, 1992, including widespread arson, looting, and clashes with police.
  • Tapering off: By May 4, 1992, large‑scale violence had been largely brought under control, although cleanup, arrests, and investigations continued beyond that date.

If you meant recent LA “riots”

In 2025 there have also been days of unrest and large protests in Los Angeles tied to immigration raids and enforcement actions, but those are typically described as protests or civil unrest rather than “the LA riots,” which still usually points back to the 1992 events.

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