Nearly a week after violence erupted on the campus of UCLA, Chancellor Gene Block announced Monday that the school is working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Los Angeles Police Department to hold those responsible for the melee accountable.  

Hostilities outside the pro-Palestinian solidarity encampment had been simmering since demonstrators took over Royce Quad on April 25, setting up dozens of tents and surrounding themselves with metal fences and wood pallets.  

On April 30, just hours after Chancellor Block labeled the encampment as “unauthorized,” pro-Israeli counter-protestors, many dressed in all black with white masks over their faces and flags draped across their shoulders, lobbed fireworks at the encampment and attempted to dismantle the barricades.  

For at least two hours, campus police stood by as both factions traded punches, hurled items at each other, and dispersed pepper spray and fire extinguishers in a chaotic scene that wasn’t contained until around 2 a.m. when LAPD officers arrived. 

The president of the University of California system, Michael Drake, said 15 people were injured, one of whom required hospitalization. 

Despite the widespread violence, no arrests were reported, though Chancellor Block vowed a “thorough investigation.”  

Just two days later, on May 2, police moved in, dismantled the encampment and arrested several hundred pro-Palestinian demonstrators.  

Today, Block followed up on his promise, saying the university is committed to identifying last week’s perpetrators of violence and holding them accountable.  

“The LAPD has committed a detective to assist in our investigative efforts, and we have also connected with the FBI about possible assistance,” the chancellor said Monday in a message to the Bruin community. “We have spoken to Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón to solicit his help in ensuring that the instigators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.” 

Block added that investigators are reviewing all available footage from the April 30 incident, interviewing witnesses and urged anyone who has information about the attack to report it as soon as possible.  

Despite the announcement, demonstrations on the campus of UCLA continued Monday. 

The university’s newly formed Office of Campus Safety, headed by former Sacramento Police Chief Rick Braziel, arrested 43 people in a campus parking structure this morning.  

Police say the group refused to provide identification and prove whether they were students legally allowed on campus during curfew hours.  

According to UCLA regulations, non-affiliates of the university are not allowed on campus between midnight and 6 a.m. without permission. Everyone, including students, staff and faculty, is required to show ID if campus police determine there’s a disturbance to campus peace, KTLA’s Samanth Cortese reported.  

Later, dozens of protesters, perhaps more than 100, marched through campus and gathered for a rally in front of the student union building. The university then announced that all classes would be moved to remote due to “ongoing disruptions.” 

School officials also said Royce Hall and Powell library would remain closed until Friday.  

UCLA did not respond to multiple questions from KTLA about today’s arrests.  

Weeks after a total solar eclipse crossed over a large swath of North America, Princess Cruises is already making plans for the next one.

The cruise line will be in the path of totality when the August 2026 solar eclipse crosses over a small sliver of Europe.

The Sky Princess will be off the coast of northern Spain on Aug. 12, 2026, as part of a 14-day Mediterranean cruise. Those on board the 3,660-guest cruise ship will experience more than two minutes of total darkness during the astronomical event of a lifetime.

The cruise line had two packed ships stationed off the coast of Mexico when the 2024 total solar eclipse passed over on April 8.

John Padgett, Princess Cruises president, said the best way to view an eclipse is at sea.

“Our guests who recently experienced this rare occurrence on Discovery Princess and Emerald Princess were simply blown away,” Padgett said. “We make it easy for guests to come aboard, relax and meet other eclipse enthusiasts. It’s truly a special opportunity.”

Tickets for the “Total Eclipse Sky Princess Voyage” go on sale May 23, with rates starting at $2,199 per person, taxes and port fees not included.

The cruise will depart from Southampton, England on Aug. 8, 2026 and will sail to Cherbourg, France; Bilbao and Cartagena, Spain; and Lisbon, Portugal — among other stops.

When the eclipse takes place, guests will be able to gather on the top decks of the massive ship to watch with safety glasses for viewing provided by the cruise line. The event will also feature lectures from astronomy experts, solar system trivia and themed treats and drinks, Princess said.

Padgett said the next eclipse cruise will be an experience to remember, but stressed that space on the ship is limited and the two recent eclipse cruises in Mexico were completely sold out.

More information about this cruise or other Princess Cruises can be found online at princess.com. 

A group of people were detained on the third floor of a parking garage on the campus of UCLA Monday morning. 

Information as to why the group was detained was not immediately released, however KTLA captured several individuals sitting on the ground with their hands zip-tied behind their backs. 

At least two of the individuals were wearing matching lime green hats. 

KTLA has reached out to the UCLA Police Department for more information but has yet to hear back. 

This is a developing story. Stay with KTLA for updates.