Post by Olan on Apr 10, 2021 15:56:32 GMT
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Several local political leaders held a news conference Friday morning to announce their efforts to transfer Bruce’s Beach back to the Bruce family. The effort is being spearheaded by L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
In 1912, the beachfront property at the Strand and 26th Street was purchased by Willa and Charles Bruce and used to build a beach resort to serve Black residents.
However, in 1929 the Manhattan Beach City Council seized the property citing eminent domain. The property was transferred to the state and then to L.A. County. It is now used as a park and as the L.A. County Lifeguard Training Centre.
Officials Friday announced a new state senate bill that would make it easier for the county to transfer the land back to the Bruce family. If passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, SB 796 would take effect immediately.
Several local political leaders held a news conference Friday morning to announce their efforts to transfer Bruce’s Beach back to the Bruce family. The effort is being spearheaded by L.A. County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
In 1912, the beachfront property at the Strand and 26th Street was purchased by Willa and Charles Bruce and used to build a beach resort to serve Black residents.
However, in 1929 the Manhattan Beach City Council seized the property citing eminent domain. The property was transferred to the state and then to L.A. County. It is now used as a park and as the L.A. County Lifeguard Training Centre.
Officials Friday announced a new state senate bill that would make it easier for the county to transfer the land back to the Bruce family. If passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, SB 796 would take effect immediately.
