WESTWOOD, 6:30 PM: LA-IMC reporters at the rally estimate 500 to 1000 protesters. Wilshire Blvd blocked off from 405 to Westwood. Excessive police presence. March to start very soon. Crowd made up of mostly students. Many from class walkouts staged earlier in the day.
Reports from the newswire: BREAKING: Westwood Anti-Bush March is starting
Breaking News: 9:00PM - there are around 30 people left, but the media are still there and will go live from the site at 10:00PM. A good showing can be made on the media if people in the area support the diehards.