Long Beach to crack down on illegal fireworks in preparation for New Year’s Eve
The Long Beach Police Department is dedicating additional officers to increase enforcement on illegal fireworks and to respond to areas where fireworks.
Long Beach police seize more than 5,000 pounds of fireworks, arrest man in Los Angeles
Police seized 5,000 pounds of fireworks and some illegal firearms at a home.
Fireworks show in December? Lakewood celebrates Fourth of July late
The City of Lakewood held a fireworks show Friday night in a makeup to its July 4 celebration that was postponed earlier this year.
Police wrote 13 citations while responding to over 700 fireworks calls on 4th of July, city says
All professional firework shows, gatherings and block parties were not permitted by the city in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Why are so many people lighting off fireworks this year?
This year is unique; the reason why likely has to do with the health pandemic that has forced people to stay home.
Fireworks have become more scourge than celebration in Long Beach neighborhoods
While fireworks have long been a problem in Long Beach, it’s unclear if things are getting worse, but no one is saying they’re getting better.
Loud booms near National Guard mistaken for gunfire, police find no evidence of shooting at Pike
“They told us, ‘We heard two loud booms from the parking garage and saw a shadow of a person running in the area,'” Deputy Chief Eric Herzog said. “Obviously that would get our attention right away.”
Police issued 36 citations for fireworks on July 4 holiday
The police and fire departments had also seized nearly 10,000 pounds of fireworks total and arrested eight people since Memorial Day weekend.
Catch these 4th of July fireworks shows in Long Beach and beyond
Here’s a list of fireworks shows happening in Long Beach and neighboring cities.
Drones are too expensive, so Long Beach is turning to PR to stop illegal fireworks
“We are telling people to celebrate safely, and they can do it without fireworks,” Lee said. “We are also saying, if you need fireworks as part of your celebration, go to a professional show.”