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City staff briefs commission on nightlife bills, entertainment‑zone implementation and $500,000 downtown grant awards
Summary
Office of Economic and Workforce Development staff updated the commission on state nightlife legislation moving through the legislature, drink‑spiking bills, the newly designated Front Street entertainment zone and a Downtown Energy grant program ($500,000 awarded across 14 grantees), and noted an SF Live concert series schedule.
SAN FRANCISCO — Ben Van Houten of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development told the Entertainment Commission on Aug. 20 that several state and local initiatives affecting nightlife are progressing and that city staff are implementing new tools to support evening economy activity.
Van Houten reported the city is tracking two city‑sponsored state bills (reported in materials as SB 969 and AB 2359) and Assemblymember Matt Haney’s cannabis café proposal; he said bills must clear the legislature by the end of…
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