Fact check: Where are the riots happening in California? Are they dangerous for teen tourists?

1. Summary of the results

The riots are primarily occurring in Los Angeles, with specific concentrations in:

• Downtown LA and the Civic Center area ^[1]
• Areas around the 101 Freeway near immigration detention centers ^[1]
• Fashion District, Paramount, and Compton ^[2]
• Some activity in Pasadena and Santa Ana ^[1]

The situation involves confrontations between protesters and law enforcement, with:

• Hundreds of arrests for looting and vandalism ^[3]
• Over 600 non-lethal bullets fired and 50 arrests ^[2]
• Multiple journalists injured by less-lethal munitions ^[4]
• National Guard and U.S. Marines deployment ^[3]

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual elements are missing from the original question:

• The protests are specifically triggered by ICE immigration raids ^[3], not random civil unrest
• Most demonstrations have actually been peaceful ^[1]
• The unrest is confined to specific areas, not citywide ^[1]
• The protests have spread to other US cities beyond California ^[5]
• Most of Los Angeles is experiencing normal daily activities ^[6]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

There are several potential sources of misinformation:

• Social media and some state media are significantly exaggerating the scale of the protests ^[6]
• The riots are centered in a "small, affected part of LA" rather than being widespread ^[7]

Regarding tourist safety:

While the question specifically asks about teen tourist safety, it's important to note that the protests are localized to specific areas and most of the city continues to function normally. However, tourists should:

• Avoid the specifically mentioned protest areas
• Be aware that the situation involves law enforcement response and potential crowd control measures
• Understand that while violence has occurred, it's primarily confined to specific locations and most demonstrations have been peaceful ^{[1] [5]}