Long Beach Market Looted During Weekend Street Takeover

A street takeover at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Harding Street in Long Beach early Monday escalated into a looting incident at the family-owned J&G Market. Video from the scene showed a large crowd, some masked, blocking traffic while cars performed stunts, including donuts, and fireworks were set off dangerously close to bystanders. As the chaos unfolded, dozens of people broke into the market, shattering glass and stealing merchandise, leaving the store in disarray. Residents report that street takeovers have plagued the area almost every weekend for months, but this is the first time looting has occurred. Many locals expressed frustration at the police response, noting the difficulty officers face in accessing the scene and calling for more proactive enforcement. As of now, it remains unclear if any arrests have been made or if there were any injuries.