Traffic Advisory for Los Alamitos Race Track Opening Day

The Los Alamitos Police Department anticipates increased vehicular traffic congestion in and around the Los Alamitos Race Track during the 4^th of July Holiday weekend as the 8-day Summer Thoroughbred Festival gets underway.  Race track officials believe July 3, which is Opening Day, and Saturday, July 5 will see the highest number of attendees. Racing is scheduled for the afternoons between the approximate times of 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm.  Motorists are encouraged to consider using alternate routes or travel during off peak hours. 

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Los Alamitos Police Department Cautions the Public of Illegal Fireworks

As the 4^th of July fast approaches and we celebrate the birth of our nation with family and friends, the Los Alamitos Police Department would like to remind the public that the use of fireworks in the City is illegal. 

 

Across the nation, approximately 10,000 people sustain eye injuries and burns from the use of fireworks each year, and as reported by the National Safety Council (www.nsc.org), children between the ages of 10 and 14 are three times as likely to suffer a fireworks related injury as the general population.  Most of these injuries are directly attributed to the use of illegal fireworks as well as those approved as Safe and Sane.  Moreover, millions of dollars of fireworks related property damage are reported annually. 

 

The use, possession, or sale of fireworks in Los Alamitos is a crime and is punishable by fines up to $1,000 and/or 1 year in county jail.  The Los Alamitos Police Department will be actively enforcing California Health and Safety Code violations related to fireworks. 

 

The Police Department wants everyone to celebrate Independence Day safely and responsibly.  Residents and visitors are encouraged to enjoy the professional fireworks display and festivities presented during the 4^th of July Spectacular held at the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base.  The event is free to the public but a nominal $5 fee per vehicle will be charged for parking.

 

The public is encouraged to report fireworks activity to the Los Alamitos Police Department at (562) 594-7232.

 

Prepared by:

 

 

Captain Bruce McAlpine

Los Alamitos Police Department

(562) 431-2255, extension 420

 

Pet Owner Tips for the July 4th Holiday

The Fourth of July can be a frightening time for animals, with the loud sounds of firecrackers and fireworks often sending pets scurrying out of the house or yard in search of security or shelter.  Long Beach Animal Care Services reminds all animal owners that they can save themselves and their pets a tremendous amount of heartache and anxiety by following a few simple suggestions:

 

•             Keep pets indoors, if possible, or confined to a secure area (never tether an animal because it can lead to more harm or an accidental death)

•             Double check yard gates to make sure that pets cannot escape

•             Make certain pets are wearing identification, including the name and current telephone number of owner

 

Anyone who loses an animal in the City of Long Beach, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Signal Hill or Cerritos should visit www.petharbor.com or the City's pet lost and found online at www.longbeach.gov/acs.  If one does not see their pet online, please visit the local shelter in person on Saturday, July 5, 2014, between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.  The shelter is located at 7700 E. Spring St., between Studebaker Road and the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway. 

 

Taking special care of your pets during the Fourth of July is responsible pet ownership, just like licensing and keeping identification tags on pets, and making sure they are spayed or neutered

 The shelter will be closed Friday, July 4, 2014, but Animal Control Officers will be responding 24-hours a day to emergency calls, such as stray and injured animals, and animals that have bitten others.

 

Animal Care staff will contact owners of lost pets that have identification tags or microchips.  Animals with identification will be held at the Village for fourteen days, pending being claimed by their owner.  Animals without identification will be held for a minimum of six days before being evaluated for adoption.

 The shelter is open to the public Wednesday through Friday, from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.  The shelter is closed on Monday, Tuesday and holidays.  For Animal Care Services or more information call 570-PETS (7387). After-hours emergency phone calls for services are automatically transferred to the Fire Department for dispatch service.

 
For further information regarding Animal Care Services and responsible pet ownership, visit www.longbeach.gov/acs or call 562.570.7387.

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