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Long Beach is fencing off the tunnel under Ocean Boulevard to keep people from living there
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jacob Sisneros | Long Beach Post , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the tunnel and the city's response are available. Efforts are underway to secure a historic tunnel.
Efforts are underway to secure a historic tunnel. A metal fence is being built to prevent access. This comes after people were found living inside and starting fires, prompting firefighters to intervene on multiple occasions.
Charred belongings and makeshift bedding were often left behind. The situation escalated after a significant increase in the homeless population. Business owners in the area have expressed concern about the situation.
Further details about the tunnel and the city's response are available.
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Category: safety Published: September 1, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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