Long Beach residents in Belmont Shore are pushing for new alcohol enforcement laws following a rise in drunken violence and hit-and-run accidents near Second Street bars.
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.
Residents of Belmont Shore describe a chaotic environment every weekend, characterized by public vomiting, property damage, and dangerous driving. Local homeowner Mike Anderson reported that a car once crashed through his brick wall, and two of his children's vehicles were struck by drivers who fled the scene due to alcohol. SUGGESTED: Man charged with murder in Long Beach DUI crash that killed toddlerThe violence reached a peak in 2024 with two back-to-back homicides on Second Street, including the shooting death of Jeremy Spears, who was killed while attempting to break up a fight. While bars briefly observed a voluntary midnight closing time for 30 days, residents say the rowdiness has ramped back up since that period ended.It is currently unclear if the Long Beach City Council will revisit the proposal for a mandatory one-year midnight curfew that was initially discussed last October. SUGGESTED: Port of Long Beach cleanup underway to clear unstable stacks from damaged cargo shipThe specific restaurants and bars accused of contributing to the problem have not yet commented on the allegations or potential mitigation strategies."It's like party city during spring break, every weekend in Long Beach," said Anderson, noting that during the brief voluntary curfew, he finally "slept through the night." Resident Michele Simon suggested a structural fix used in other regions."Other California cities have fees that are collected from the alcohol establishments that they're able to pay for specifically an alcohol enforcement officer and other team members." Efforts to reach the Long Beach mayor’s office and local business owners for comment were unsuccessful.Residents looking to voice their concerns can attend upcoming Long Beach City Council meetings or join the Belmont Shore Residents Association to coordinate advocacy efforts. Community members are also encouraged to report all instances of property damage and public intoxication to the Long Beach Police Department.
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