The Brief
- Long Beach has approved a motion designating downtown as an Entertainment Zone begining in the summer.
- Santa Monica soft launched its Entertainment Zone at the 3rd Street Promenade on June 13.
- Senate Bill 969 allows local governments to create designated outdoor areas where open containers of alcoholic beverages can be consumed if bought from participating restaurants and bars.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – Long Beach is now the second city in California – following Santa Monica – to approve a motion transforming part of its downtown into an “Entertainment Zone,” allowing adults 21 and over to consume alcohol outdoors.
The initiative aims to revitalize the area, which has faced economic challenges.
What we know:…