Alameda's former naval base was the scene of an illegal sideshow that was attended by thousands on Sunday, police said.
The police department knew beforehand that a sideshow was in the works at Alameda Point and had assigned officers to the event. "Earlier today, nearly 3,000 people and 1,000 cars descended upon Alameda Point for an unpermitted car show," the department posted on Facebook."We were aware of the show and planned for it by assigning a dedicated staff of officers to the event."However, many of social media were critical of the crackdown on the expansive former base.
"I don't think it's that big of a deal. Husband and kid went down there to hang out and had a blast watching the cars," posted Kevy Vong."There's plenty of open space out there on the base. Seems like a perfect place for it. At least they're not on neighborhood streets racing.""had a blast with good food, vendors, music, families enjoying the scene," he posted."left early cause the bs happens closer to the event end time.
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