Los Angeles Times

Crime, drunkenness and busking: Residents say Long Beach’s Belmont Shore is unsafe

I first visited Legends Sports Bar at Long Beach’s iconic Belmont Shore about 15 years ago. The place was as advertised: walls of televisions showing local and out-of-town games, inexpensive drinks, ...
Los Angeles Times

‘It used to be a fun place.’ Noise, violence have residents demanding change in beachside Belmont Shore

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dozens of residents, business owners and community activists called on Long Beach to crack down on what they deem ...
Press-Telegram

Long Beach to look into public safety plan for Belmont Shore, analyze violent crime citywide

Long Beach will study a proposed late-night public safety plan for Belmont Shore after councilmembers and residents expressed concerns about the popular nightlife area being unruly — while also ...