The Brief
- Hundreds of teens gathered at Crown Memorial State Beach in Alameda despite city warnings about unpermitted “beach takeover” events promoted on social media.
- Three fights broke out during the gathering Saturday, and one teen was taken to a hospital; police also reported an incident involving hate speech.
- Authorities had increased staffing ahead of the weekend after learning about the events on social media.
ALAMEDA, Calif. – Three fights broke out and a teen was hospitalized after hundreds of young people gathered at an Alameda beach for an “unauthorized” event despite warnings from city officials.
On Thursday, the Alameda Police Department cautioned against unpermitted “beach takeover” parties being advertised on social media amid sizzling temperatures in the Bay Area.
Police warned about social media-promoted takeovers
What we know:
Police said they were monitoring events promoted for Sunday and Tuesday at Crown Memorial State Beach. The events were not permitted.…