Record number of people expected to travel July 4—and traffic will be bad
Three-and-a-half million Southern California residents are expected to travel over Independence Day—an all-time travel record for the holiday for the third straight year.
July Fourth by the numbers: Long Beach police see decrease in fireworks calls
The city’s dispatch received nine calls per minute during peak time on July Fourth.
These city offices and services will be closed on July 4th in Long Beach
Residents won’t have to worry about moving their cars for street sweeping on Wednesday, and other 4th of July closures.
No Major Injuries Reported During Fourth of July Holiday
There were no major fireworks-related injuries during the Fourth of July holiday, city officials announced Thursday afternoon; however, multiple rescues, citations and arrests were reported.
City of Long Beach July 4th Holiday Closures Announced
With Independence Day just around the corner on Tuesday, July 4, the City of Long Beach has announced which of its services will be closed in observance of the holiday.
Long Beach Weather to Cool Down for Holiday Weekend
This week’s hot days and warm nights look to taper off this weekend, with highs expected to hit the low 70s and lows expected to hit the low 60s, according to the National Weather Service.
Long Beach Officials Discuss How to Combat Fourth of July Fireworks Issues
The Fourth of July and its annual commemoration of the country’s fight for freedom from tyranny has become an all-too-real reenactment for some Long Beach residents, and a report by the Long Beach Fire and Police departments on how the city aims to lessen the bombs bursting in air this year was the focus at last night’s city council meeting.
Holiday Weekend Saturation Patrol Nets Four DUI Arrests
Four people were arrested over the holiday weekend for driving under the influence in Long Beach.
Man Loses Thumb in 4th of July Accident
A man who was drunk lost his thumb after the firecracker he was holding exploded in his hand, Long Beach police announced Sunday.