Official City of Long Beach Statement Regarding Cease and Desist Notices for Unpermitted Event on October 11, 2025
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~ The City of Long Beach has recently come under scrutiny after a social media post accused them of targeting a specific event that was scheduled to take place on Saturday, 10/11/25. According to the post, the city had issued two separate notices to cease and desist, leading many to believe that the city was intentionally trying to shut down the event. However, upon further investigation, it has been revealed that this is not an accurate assessment of the situation.

The initial cease and desist letter was issued because the organizers of the event failed to obtain the necessary permits for their planned music event and fundraiser at the beach. When they moved the event to a retail business location without obtaining an entertainment permit, a second cease and desist letter was sent by the city.

In response to these accusations, a spokesperson for the City of Long Beach stated that it is their responsibility to ensure that all public events and entertainment activities are properly permitted. This is not only for the safety and well-being of those involved but also for those who live in nearby residences or want to enjoy adjacent spaces. The permitting process can take several days depending on the scope and complexity of the event, but it is necessary in order to strike a balance between all users of the space.

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The city clarified that they do not specifically target unpermitted events. Notices are only issued when they become aware of illegal events or entertainment activities through public complaints, word-of-mouth or advertising. In this particular case, advance planning would have been appropriate due to the nature of the event which included a musical lineup and fundraising on public property with heavy public use and nearby homes.

Accordingly, advanced planning would have allowed for conditions to be put in place in order to address concerns such as parking and safety issues related to power equipment used for amplifying music. The city's experienced staff regularly engages with event organizers either through the permitting process or due to issues with unpermitted events. These communications serve as an opportunity for education and to resolve any permit issues in order to ensure that public events are permitted and safe.

The City of Long Beach has been in contact with the organizers of this specific event and has provided them with options to hold the event either at the beach with a Special Event Permit or, if indoors, with an Occasional Event Permit at a location without an existing entertainment permit. The city urges all organizers of potential events, especially those involving music and entertainment, to first learn about event permits and understand if their event requires one. They can then fill out an application or connect with an Event Coordinator for further assistance. More information on permits can be found on the city's website.

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In conclusion, the City of Long Beach maintains that their actions were not targeted towards this specific event but rather a part of their responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all involved in public events and entertainment activities. They encourage all event organizers to familiarize themselves with the permitting process in order to avoid any issues or delays in holding their events.

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