The Brief
- Belmont Shore residents are demanding government action as drunken violence and property damage from local bars continue to plague the Long Beach neighborhood.
- Community members report severe quality-of-life issues, including public intoxication, hit-and-run accidents, and two high-profile homicides on Second Street in 2024.
- Proposed permanent solutions remain stalled after a voluntary 30-day midnight curfew failed to produce long-term change, leading residents to push for specialized alcohol enforcement fees.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Long Beach residents say their neighborhood has transformed into a perpetual spring break destination, fueled by local bars and a lack of municipal oversight.
Following a string of violent incidents, the community is calling for the city to implement strict enforcement measures to reclaim their streets.
What we know:…