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Council accepts $18,800 Long Beach Aware grant for underage-drinking operations amid public debate
Summary
The council accepted $18,800 from Long Beach Aware to support police operations aimed at curbing underage drinking; the meeting drew lengthy public debate over whether enforcement efforts or business accountability best deter underage access to alcohol.
The City Council voted to accept $18,800 from Long Beach Aware to fund police operations aimed at preventing underage drinking, including overtime for focused enforcement and outreach.
Long Beach Aware director Judy Vining and Police representatives described the program as a combination of enforcement and education. Vining explained that youths who receive violations are offered an education class rather than a punitive record if…
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