There is a crack down at Dodgers stadium on fans who try to bring alcohol onto the stadiums property, including the parking lot. They are going to beef up the signage and amount of security partols in the parking lots to enfore the no alcohol policy. Any violators are subject to ejection from the property.
The signs are going to be posted in both English and Spanish starting with their first home game on April 30th.
Alcohol sales are stopped at the end of the seventh inning of every game. Earlier this month they lowered the price of beer from $8 down to $6. Charles Steinberg, Dodgers executive vice president said, “In the isolated cases of fan behavior that isn’t OK, alcohol abuse is often the issue. Sometimes it’s the degree to which people have consumed alcohol before coming to the game.”
Read the article “Dodgers enforce no alcohol policy” from USA Today
Richard Calderon of Reina’s Insurance Agency in Highland park says that the idea just popped into his head.
The idea came to him after he was bothered by the amount of alcohol related accidents he was seeing in his list of new claims from clients. Everyday he gets a new list, and there are more and more every time. At least once a month he would have a claim related to a major accident involving alcohol. Caldreron said, “I see these claims and just think, what a waster, because they are completely preventable.”
He decided to do something about it, and came up with a plan to display a crashed car near his office. Posted near the car is a sign reminding people not to drink and drive. He even went a step further and got other local businesses to participate. He hopes that the visuals of what drinking and driving can cause will leave a lasting impression on everyone who drives by.
Read the article “ A vivid reminder of drinking and driving” By Edgar Rascon, EGP Staff Writer
Shortly after 1 a.m. this last Saturday, a women named Elsa Veisor was arrested for drunk driving. Her blood alcohol content was over double what the legal limit it. Shortly after that the police released Elsa on a bond for $1500. They also confiscated her drivers license for 24 hours, and was told she would get a ride home from a friend. Just before 4 a.m. an officer that was backup for her first DUI pulled Viesor over half a mile away from where he car was parked after her first arrest. The police said her BAC was lower, but was still over the legal limit. She was also cited for driving on a suspended license. This time she was let out on $5000 bail.
Read the article “Women charged with DUI twice in a three hour span” here
Everyone knows pirates love rum, but did you also know they are responsible boaters and never operate their ships while under the influence? Even Davy Jones himself knows that the only danger in the ocean bigger them him is a captain who has had too much to drink! We want to thank everyone from pirates to everyday people like you and me for being responsible and testing your blood alcohol concentration at the Long Beach Grand Prix this past weekend. We had more then 500 people test themselves, some of them even came back twice! Make sure to start looking for our instruments in a bar or club near you soon!
The Clippers came close to beating the Lakers, but couldnt quite get there at the end of the game last night. The final score was 88-85. After the game, Im sure some of the players went out to relax and have a few drinks. This time, Randolph of the Clippers may have had one too many. According the California Highway Patrol officer Tony Garrett, 2 police officers pulled over the car of Randolph for speeding down the 405 in his white Rolls Royce. The incident occured around 2:25 A.M. Once pulled over, the officers said the inside of the car smelled like alcohol. They then proceeded to give the Clipper a field sobriety test, which he failed. He was arrested on drunk driving and taken to jail. A short while after his arrest he posted a $5000 bail, and was released.
Read the article “Clippers’ Randolph arrested on suspicion of drunk driving” by the Associated Press or at the LA Times website.
Some monthly statistics according to the Napa Valley Register.
Arrests: 99
Convictions/pleas: 94
Reported blood-alcohol below .10 or unavailable: 21
Reported blood-alcohol between .10 and .19: 56
Reported blood-alcohol between .20 and .29: 16
Reported blood-alcohol between .30 and .39: 1
Read the entire March 2009 DUI report from the Napa Valley Register
We may see waves once again in Long Beach, if our local Congresswoman gets her wishes. Rep Laura Richardson is trying to get $30,000 of federal funding to finish stage one of Long Beach breakwater’s reconnaissance study according to the Long Beach Press-Telegram. The money would help finish the study on removing part of the articifical breakwater at Long Beach Hardbor.
The 2.5 mile Long Beach Breakwater has been federally owned under the control of the Army Corps of Engineers since 1941. The breakwatver prevents significant waves from hitting city beaches, where they were once world famous for surfing.
The Surfrider Foundation, along with other environmental groups, are attempting to remove the rocks from the eastern section, and return waves to most of the beach and increase ocean currents in the artificial port. This would also help flush out water pollution from the Los Angeles River.
The breakwater is presumed to help reduce the risk of flooding in the Belmont Shore area, as well as along the Peninsula and Naples Island.
Read the article “Waves May Once Again Roll Ashore at Long Beach” from NBC
A 27 year old man was playing basketball when he was gunned down and killed in Long Beach on Saturday. This makes the 4th murder in the city in only 3 days. Jackie Bezart, a Long Beach City Police Officer, said the incidents do not appear to be related.
The incident on Saturday happened while Garrett Norris was playing basketball on the corner of Temple Avenue and Spaulding Street late afternoon. Two male suspects tried to steal his stuff and run off. He chased them into a nearby alley, until one suspect turned around and shot him in the stomach. He was pronounced dead in the hospital.
On Friday, around 9:20 P.M., police were called out after people reported shots fired in the 1300 block of Junipero Avenue. When they arrived they found 25 year old Darong Yi dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the drivers seat of his vehicle. Police do not have any descriptions of the gunman.
On Thursday police found the body of 21 year old Kate Sue Yi strangled to death in her apartment. She lived on the 700 block of Bellflower Blvd.
Earlier Thursday Okpara Wright, 35, was shot to death in what was possibly a gang related attack. The shootings took place at a gas station just after midnight. Allegedly Wright and another man were arguing with a group of men outside the gas station on the 5400 block of Atlantic Blvd when the incident occured. He was was in the torso, and died on the scene.
Read the article “Long Beach sees fourth homicide in three days” from the Contra Costra Times
Read the article from the LA Times
“The boyfriend of a college student who was strangled to death has been arrested in the woman’s death, according to police.
The lifeless body of 20-year-old Kate Yi was discovered Thursday by her roommate in their Long Beach apartment, police said.
Detectives learned that the Cal State Long Beach student had quarreled with her boyfriend, Jonathan Huynh, and tracked him to the city of Orange. Huynh, 20, who was not enrolled at the university, was arrested Friday without incident, according to Long Beach police.”
– Joel Rubin
Jet Blue announced Wed that they may cease operations at the popular Long Beach airport. They cited frustrations with the airport for lack of facility improvements. They didnt announce a specific plan yet, but said they may re-route flights to nearby airports, like LAX. Jet Blue is expected to launch a new cross continental service in June of this year. The LB airport sees an average of 24 to29 flights out to major US cities across the country. The announcement wasnt meant to be a threat or ploy, but simply a voicing of frustration from their part.
Read the entire article “JetBlue says it may stop Long Beach operations” from the LA Times
John Sweeney, the former Republican Congressman was arrested Sunday for DUI. Police pulled him over for speeding early in the morning. He refused a breathalyzer and a blood test for blood alcohol content. A short time after being book he posted bail, which was set at $5,000. In 2007 Sweeney pleaded guilty to driving drunk, and had his license suspended, paid a large fine, and attended alcohol classes. Since this is his second arrest for driving under the influence, it is considered a felony. He will automatically lose his license for one year, as mandated by the DMV.
Read the entire article “Former Congressman Sweeney arrested for drunk driving” by Teresa Priolo
Today: Races all day, with 2:30 p.m. Women’s Pro; 3:30 p.m. kids; 4 p.m. Police and Fire; 5:40 p.m. Men’s Pro. The Finish Line Festival on Pine Avenue runs from 12:40 to 10 p.m.; 7 p.m. Bikestation Cyclestyle fashion show, 8:30 p.m. band Was (Not Was) performs.
Sunday: 4:15 p.m. screening of “Breaking Away” at the Art Theatre, 2045 E. Fourth St.
- Street closures: Streets will be closed Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Northbound Pacific Avenue from Ocean Boulevard to Fourth Street
- Pine Avenue from Ocean Boulevard to Fifth Street
- The Promenade from Third to Fifth streets
- Southbound on Long Beach Boulevard from Fourth to Broadway
- Broadway from Magnolia Avenue to Long Beach Boulevard
- Third Street from Pacific to Atlantic avenues
- Fourth Street from Pacific Avenue to Long Beach Boulevard
Read the article “Bicycle Festival and Bicycle Race schedules and closures” from the Press Telegram
The Illinois Liquor Control Commision partnered up with Police to undercover sting earlier this month to try and find locations outside Chicago that are selling alcohol to minors. The sent underage students into different locations to try and order booze. The undercover teenagers were served without being carded at none other then Chucky Cheese’s. According to reports, around 70% of all Chucky Cheese’s serve wine and beer. Guess their slogan “Where A Kid can be a Kid”, should be extended to say “and anyone who wants a beer will be served.”
Read the entire article “Chuck E. Cheese’s: Fun, games, and alcohol” from SF Gate.
Donte Stallworth, the Cleveland Browns wide receiver, was charged on Wed in Miami for killing a pedestrian while driving drunk last month. The arrest warrant charging Stallworth with DUI manslaughter was filed on March 14. The incident happened as StallWorth was leaving a popular South Beach nightspot and he struck and killed 59 year old pedestrian Mario Reyes. If he is found guilty, he can be charged with up to 15 years in prison. After the accident, his blood alcohol level was .126, which is well over the .08 legal limit in Florida.
In addition the the manslaughter charge, he is facing a DUI charge that carries a six month sentance, fines, and community service. Prosecutors are going to ask that he be released on $200,000 bail.
Read the article “Donte Stallworth is charged with DUI manslaughter” from the LA Times
Are you ready for the 2009 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach? We know we are. There is something amazing about how these Formula 1 cars bring in over 275,000 people over the 3 day weekend. This year it takes place on April 17th, 18th, and 19th. It just happens to be conveniently in April, which is National Alcohol Awareness Month! After a few setbacks and cancellations, we are proud to say that we are going to have breathalyzers located in the Shoreline Village area. We are very grateful to the the Shoreline Village Property management team, and all the help they have provided to us! We want to pay special thanks to Maureen Baker and Claire Matthews. They are leading by example to the our community and the businesses found here.
The former Wisconsin running back P.J. Hill will not face criminal charged after he was accused of leading police on a chase from a party back to his apartment in Madison. Hill, only 22, was ticketed Tues for drunk driving, reckless driving, refusing to take a breathalyzer, and driving with no headlights on. He allegedly crashed into a guard rail at a party, then failed to pull over and led police on a chase back to his apartment. When he got there he crashed his car into a retaining wall.
Read the article “P.J. Hill ticketed for drunk driving” from the Chicago Tribune
Florida cops are on the lookout for a man with a busted up face to question him about attempting to break into a house. The man cleared a path out of his way, got on all fours, and charged the back door head first. It was locked, and clearly won the battle. The man busted open his head and was squirming on the ground. He and his partner eventually got into the house, but ran after setting off the alarm and got nothing. The best part about this is that the whole thing was got on tape!! Check out the article “Dumbass Criminal Tackles Door, Loses” from TMZ.com, and watch the video of the man versus the door
This is a picture of the barstool that a 28 year old man built using a lawmower engine. When he was questioned by police, he told them he had drank 15 beers. He went on to tell police that the barstool can go 38 mph. That sounds like something you would figure out after you had 15 beers! haha you can read more about this from the article “Creative drunk gets DUI on motorized bar stool” from TMZ
Looks like the Yankees Joba Chamerlain will be taking the subway to the new stadium. He pleaded guilty to a Nebraska charge of drunk driving. He will have his license revoked for 60 days and have to pay a $400 fine, as well as attend an alcohol education class. When the pitcher was pulled over on the edge of Lincoln, Ned officers say his blood alcohol content was .134 percent, which is over the legal limit of 0.08 percent. The Associated Press reports that Judge Laurie Yardley told Chamberlain “You probably worked long and hard to get where you are today. It takes about 10 seconds to wipe all that out.” As part of his plea deal, he had his second charge of driving with an open container dropped.
read the article “Chamberlain pleads guilty to DUI“
Karen Christine Downs, 43 years old, remains in custody in Platte County accused of giving alcohol to numerous 13 and 14 year old girls at a birthday party. She made her first appearance in court this morning.
She didnt have a lawyer present at the hearing, and is has her next court date is April 14. In addition to Downs, Kelsee Guest was also charged with first degree child endangerment for providing liquor and beer to the girls. Downs supposedly offered $10 to whoever could chug a glass of vodka the fastest while Guest poured the shots.
Read the article “Mother charged with providing alcohol at birthday party appears in court” By GLENN E. RICE
The Kansas City Star
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