'A nuisance to the neighborhood' City demos former drug house

Long Beach officials have successfully demolished a dilapidated property on Washington Avenue North that had been a persistent nuisance due to drug activity and code violations for nearly 20 years. The city invested around $50,000 in cleanup efforts, anticipating a return of approximately $200,000 through auctioning off the lots. Mayor Jerry Phillips emphasized the community's relief as the demolition marks a significant step toward improving neighborhood safety.