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Jun 22 2020 9:21 am
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Council to consider stiffer fines, other measures to rein in illegal fireworks

Jason Ruiz

The item calls for a number of things including exploring increasing the city’s baseline fine of $1,000, tying fines to property owners rather than the person who is lighting the fireworks and creating additional opportunities for residents to report fireworks.

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Jun 13 2020 12:42 pm
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‘My house was actually shaking every 5 minutes:’ Two local groups use education and activism to drown out fireworks noise

Kate Karp

“The fireworks used now cause fear because people don’t know if they’re bombs or not,” said an administrator of the newly formed Long Beach Against Illegal Fireworks community Facebook page.  “They’re not Gramma’s fireworks—they’re heavy on explosives.”

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Jun 21 2018 4:15 pm
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East Long Beach investigation nets $250K in illegal fireworks

Jason Ruiz

Two men, an 82-year-old resident of Paramount, and his son, a 54-year-old man from West Covina, were detained in connection with the fireworks and could face felony charges. Police did not release their names.

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Jun 30 2017 8:38 pm
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Complaints Lead Police to Arrest Parolee with 250 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks in Long Beach

Stephanie Rivera

A 25-year-old parolee and documented gang member was arrested Wednesday by police after they discovered 250 pounds of illegal fireworks, a variety of ammunition and metal knuckles at a North Long Beach residence.

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Jun 28 2017 7:24 pm
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Three Arrested, Over 5,000 Pounds of Illegal Fireworks Confiscated in North Long Beach

Stephanie Rivera

More than 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks were confiscated and three people were arrested Monday night after an anonymous tip led authorities to a makeshift storefront set up in a garage at a North Long Beach home.

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Jun 22 2017 8:13 pm
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Long Beach Police Continue Illegal Firework Crackdown; Make Multiple Arrests, Seizures

Stephanie Rivera

The Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) announced yesterday the latest results of their continued efforts to enforce the city’s ban on all fireworks when they conducted several investigations this past week.

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Jun 15 2017 10:35 pm
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Long Beach Police Seize $2,500 Worth of High Powered Fireworks, Arrest Three Suspects

Stephanie Rivera

Police confiscated about $2,500 worth of high-powered fireworks and arrested three men on Monday as part of an investigation into the sale and possession of illegal fireworks in the city, Long Beach police officials announced today.

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Jun 8 2017 12:46 am
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Anticipating an Influx of Complaints, City Urges Residents to Keep Long Beach Firework-Free

Jason Ruiz

As the Independence Day holiday approaches city leaders in Long Beach are ramping up their anti-firework campaign in an attempt to quell what has been characterized as an annual escalation in the use of illegal fireworks in the days and weeks leading up to the Fourth of July.

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Jul 7 2016 9:51 pm
  • Fourth of July

Busy Fourth of July Weekend for Long Beach Police, Fire Results in 444 Firework-related Calls

Stephanie Rivera

Long Beach police and fire personnel were kept busy during the Fourth of July weekend, according to statistics provided by authorities, with police responding to 444 firework-related calls Sunday and Monday and lifeguards assisting in 222 swim rescues on Independence Day.

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Jul 6 2016 12:37 am
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Teen Loses Portions of Right Hand in Fireworks Accident; Four Fires Linked to Illegal Fireworks Erupt in Long Beach

Keeley Smith

A 17-year-old boy severely mangled his right hand in a fireworks accident Monday, and over 500 pounds of illegal fireworks were seized according to the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD).

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