Council to Discuss Troubled Pub’s Permit
The fate of the Casbah is the topic of a public hearing at 2 p.m. Monday. The City Council is trying to decide whether to revoke the club’s entertainment permit.
The Casbah, at 632 E. Whittier Blvd., features live dancing and facilities for playing pool. In the last year, the club has been plagued by allegations of lewd acts and sexual misconduct by its dancers. There also have been reports of fights, gunshots and public drunkenness.
Owner Eric Bewley offered in August to eliminate live dancing if he could keep the jukebox and two pool tables and add two more pool tables.
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