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    Bill allowing outdoor drinking ‘entertainment zones’ in California takes big step

    By Phil Mayer,

    2 days ago

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    ( KRON ) — California cities could soon establish “entertainment zones” permitting outdoor drinking. Senate Bill 969 was approved by the state Senate and will now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, state senator Scott Wiener announced Tuesday.

    The bill is intended to help cities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, which devastated foot traffic in cities including San Francisco. San Francisco and San Jose both sponsored the bill, along with the California Nightlife Association.

    Under the bill, cities can designate “entertainment zones” where restaurants and bars can sell alcohol. Similar programs are in place in Michigan, Ohio and Virginia.

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    “This new tool will enhance the experience and business opportunities of customers and sellers at existing events while creating the opportunity for novel and exciting activations that will draw out clientele and foster community,” a press release from Wiener’s office read.

    In San Francisco, Front Street, which sits between California Street and Sacramento Street, has been designated as the city’s first entertainment zone . Three bars on Front Street — Schroeder’s, Harrington’s and Royal Exchange — would be allowed to sell drinks in the entertainment zone during special events.

    Beverages must be in an approved non-metal or non-glass container. They can include cocktails, beer and wine, San Francisco Mayor London Breed’s office said in May. Liquor stores are not included in the bill, just restaurants and bars.

    The bill passed 70-2. It now heads to the Senate for a concurrence vote and then to Newsom for a signature.

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