Statement: “Pacific Beach, Mission Beach and Ocean Beach residents all voted overwhelmingly against the alcohol ban,” Pacific Beach resident Gordon Nall wrote in a letter published by the Union-Tribune Feb. 17.
Analysis: Three years ago, voters narrowly passed a proposition that permanently banned alcohol at all city beaches, Mission Bay Park and all other coastal parks in San Diego. It followed mounting concern that alcohol contributed to reduced public safety, especially with holiday crowds.
Fact Check: The Beach Booze Ban Vote
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