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Residents tell council of shootings, parking and bike‑safety concerns on Gardena streets
Summary
Public commenters urged more police action near a Western Avenue bar after multiple shootings and urged planners to preserve space for future separated bike infrastructure during the Redondo Beach Boulevard improvements.
Several residents used public comment at Tuesday’s Gardena City Council meeting to raise safety and transportation concerns that they said affect daily life in the city.
Herman Bakaria, a long‑time Gardena resident, described recurring disturbances around a neighborhood bar he identified as “Party on Western.” Bakaria said he has observed “four shootings just in the last year,” frequent police responses,…
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