LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Businesses in downtown that have been impacted by vandalism and looting amid ongoing protests in the area can apply for resources through the city of Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass announced Friday.

Staff from the offices of Mayor Bass, Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado and other city departments will host webinars to make resources and information available. The first webinar is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday in English, Spanish and Korean.

Business owners can RSVP and register for the webinars at www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/8no6FvN0QfOL3S3FcDGO_A#/registration.

"For a week now, our city has been dealing with the fallout driven by reckless raids of Home Depot parking lots and the activation of federalized troops," Mayor Bass said in a statement. "It's clear that they have no policy or plan but to create chaos in our city. In contrast, the city is prepared to deliver for Downtown businesses who have been impacted."

These webinars will provide assistance with requesting business services, graffiti removal and other facility restoration; accessing legal services for small businesses and know your rights information; securing employment, staffing support and relief; as well as to seek state and federal grants and other financial relief.

Other webinars are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday at 1 p.m.

"Our local businesses are the backbone of Downtown LA, and my office is committed to supporting them through every challenge. I'm happy to partner in hosting this webinar to help impacted businesses access vital resources, while we continue to stand proudly with our immigrant communities and peaceful demonstrators who make Los Angeles vibrant and strong," said Councilmember Ysabel Jurado, who represents the 14th Council District, encompassing downtown and northeast L.A. neighborhoods, in a statement.

Earlier this week, the City Council approved a motion introduced by Jurado, who requested funds for graffiti removal, more dollars for the RepresentLA program and a legal defense for migrants, among other things.

Residents have protested in downtown Los Angeles for a week since the start of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. These demonstrations have been mostly peaceful but by nightfall, some individuals have looted businesses and vandalized city properties.

Mayor Bass enacted a curfew to curtail such crimes and prevent bad actors, who do not support the migrant community. The curfew is expected to last "several days," Bass previously announced.

Bill Handel