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Residents press council over loud fireworks and weekend noise; police to deploy calibrated noise meters
Summary
Residents complained about loud, prolonged fireworks and weekend music; police said they purchased two calibrated noise meters and will train an officer to issue summonses after certification, and will conduct proactive enforcement of noise rules.
Several Long Beach residents used public comment at the July 1 council meeting to urge stronger enforcement of noise rules, especially around fireworks on July 4 and weekend music in commercial areas. Council and police officials said the city has purchased calibrated meters and will begin proactive enforcement once an officer is certified.
Ron Paganini (spoke as a resident) described large, loud fireworks and said powerful devices can be purchased online and transported by truck into many states, calling the blasts “too…
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