Politics & Government
Alcohol Policy Enforcement Focus of Grant
Hermosa Beach is one of three cities to share a $50,000 grant from the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to enforce laws at alcohol-serving restaurants and bars.
The state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on Wednesday announced plans to give Hermosa Beach, neighboring Manhattan Beach and El Segundo a shared $50,000 grant to assist with monitoring the sale of alcohol at local bars and restaurants.
The grant, which runs through June 30, will allow state investigators and local police to train patrol officers, conduct inspections and sting operations in the cities.
The amount of partying and drinking in Hermosa Beach’s downtown area has been an ongoing concern for city officials.
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Hermosa Beach has 97 businesses that are licensed to sell alcohol, Manhattan Beach has 112, and El Segundo has 81, said Manhattan Beach Police Sgt. Chris Vargas.
The Hermosa Beach City Council reducing the hours in which restaurants and bars are allowed to serve alcohol, as well as capping the number of such businesses in certain areas around town.
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The Hermosa Beach Planning Commission in April formed a subcommittee to explore ways the city can reduce negative impacts associated with alcohol sales and consumption downtown.
— City News Service contributed to this report.
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