Alcohol Justice

Alcohol Justice's Youth For Justice™ Program Awarded Million Dollar Elevate Youth California Grant for Community Organizing in the San Rafael Canal Neighborhood

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Monday, January 9, 2023
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice & Youth For Justice are pleased to announce receiving a million dollar grant to support after-school programs and substance use prevention education for Latinx youth and families in the Canal District of San Rafael, California.

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  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice & Youth For Justice are pleased to announce receiving a million dollar grant to support after-school programs and substance use prevention education for Latinx youth and families in the Canal District of San Rafael, California.
  • "The Canal" is a historically under-resourced and segregated community – the poorest neighborhood – in the richest county of California.
  • The Youth For Justice program is also proudly supported by the San Rafael Alcohol and Drug Coalition, the Juvenile Probation Department of Marin County, the Marin Prevention Program, and Alcohol Justice.
  • We are honored and blessed to be supported by Elevate Youth California."

Alcohol Justice to Participate at American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo "150 Years of Creating the Healthiest Nation: Leading the Path Toward Equity" ENGAGE, COLLABORATE, GROW

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Friday, November 4, 2022
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SAN RAFEL, Calif., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice is pleased to announce its participation at the American Public Health Association's 2022 Annual Meeting and Expo a national conference where "public health professionals convene, learn, network and engage with peers[to] strengthen the profession of public health, share the latest research and information, promote best practices and advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research."

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  • SAN RAFEL, Calif., Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice is pleased to announce its participation at the American Public Health Association's 2022 Annual Meeting and Expo a national conference where "public health professionals convene, learn, network and engage with peers[to] strengthen the profession of public health, share the latest research and information, promote best practices and advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research."

California Alcohol Legislation Roundup: Defending Against Deregulation; In the AJ Doghouse: The Migrant Worker Graves Beneath Budweiser's 2022 World Cup Push; TAKE ACTION NOW: Tell Congress - the U.S. Postal Service is Not a Tool of Big Alcohol

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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The quick-read eNews highlights current interesting stories about alcohol industry shenanigans and public health and safety advocates' responses.

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  • The quick-read eNews highlights current interesting stories about alcohol industry shenanigans and public health and safety advocates' responses.
  • 2022 CA Alcohol Legislation Roundup: Defending Against Deregulationand killing the 4 A.M. Bar Bill again, again, again
    "Senator Wiener's gut & amend bar bill died so that Californians won't," statedCruz Avila, Executive Director, Alcohol Justice.
  • "The conjunction of sports, alcohol, and money lead to underwriting violations of human liberty that shock the conscience, said Carson Benowitz-Fredericks, Research Director, Alcohol Justice.
  • Postal Service is a terrible public policy change," stated Michael Scippa, Public Affairs Director, Alcohol Justice.

California Assembly Kills Extended Bar Hours Experiment, Again

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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) expressed deep gratitude today as the California State Assembly voted to stop SB 930. 31 voted NO, 25 voted YES, and 24 didn't vote at all which was another way of making sure Senator Scott Wiener would be handed his 4th failure since 2017 in attempting to establish a so-called "pilot project" to give some California cities the ability to extend last call at bars, restaurants, and clubs.

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  • SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcohol Justice and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) expressed deep gratitude today as the California State Assembly voted to stop SB 930 .
  • "This afternoon, Senator Wiener's gut & amend bar bill died so that Californians won't,"stated Cruz Avila, Executive Director / CEO of Alcohol Justice.
  • The Assembly chose the safety of the state's residents and visitors over profits for alcohol-related businesses.
  • For Alcohol Justice this was the 5th campaign since 2013 to stop alcohol trading hours from being extended into the early morning commute.

California Assemblymember Tom Lackey and Safety Advocates Oppose SB 930 - the Late-Night Bar Bill

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Assemblymember Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) and safety advocates from Alcohol Justice, and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) gathered at a Capitol press event Wednesday to oppose California SB 930. The "gut & amend" bill, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), and Assembly Member Mark Haney (D-San Francisco), is the 5th attempt since 2013 to disrupt the protections of California's statewide, uniform last call.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Assemblymember Tom Lackey (R-Palmdale) and safety advocates from Alcohol Justice ,and the California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) gathered at a Capitol press event Wednesday to oppose California SB 930.
  • "I do not know how legislators who vote yes will reconcile the loss of life," state Assemblymember Lackey.
  • "As a 28-year California Highway Patrol veteran, I have made over 40 death notifications to victims of impaired driving.
  • SB 930 would allow closing times for on-sale retailers to be extended from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. as part of a dangerous "pilot program."

Fresno City Council Members and Safety Advocates Come Together to Oppose Dangerously Flawed California SB 930 - the 4 a.m. Bar Bill

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Fresno City Council joined with health and safety advocates from Alcohol Justice and the Friday Night Live Partnership at Fresno City Hall Tuesday to condemn California SB 930.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Fresno City Council joined with health and safety advocates from Alcohol Justice and the Friday Night Live Partnership at Fresno City Hall Tuesday to condemn California SB 930.
  • The experiment would take place in 6 cities: San Francisco, Oakland, West Hollywood, Cathedral City, Coachella, and Palm Springs.
  • "The effort to keep Fresno bars open until 4 a.m. from 2 a.m. was reckless and dangerous,"said Fresno City Councilmember Gary Bredefeld.
  • That's why several Council colleagues and I are bringing forward a Council resolution on August 11th opposing this stupidity.

Assemblymember Tom Lackey Joins Health and Safety Advocates to Oppose SB 930 - the 4 a.m. Bar Bill

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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If the bill becomes law, all surrounding communities of pilot project cities will be threatened by late night drinkers traveling drunk and fatigued into the early morning commute hours.

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  • If the bill becomes law, all surrounding communities of pilot project cities will be threatened by late night drinkers traveling drunk and fatigued into the early morning commute hours.
  • According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), California currently suffers more annual alcohol-related harm than any other state: 11,000 alcohol-related deaths, $35 billion in total costs, $18.5 billion in state costs.
  • Opposition to SB 930 is growing statewide.
  • Last week, the Los Angeles City Council passed a resolution of opposition , and the powerful Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) came out against SB 930 in a letter dated June 27, 2022.

Fresno City Council Members Join Health and Safety Advocates to Oppose SB 930 - the 4 a.m. Bar Bill

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Fresno City Council will join with health and safety advocates from Alcohol Justice and the Friday Night Live Partnership at a Fresno City Hall press event to oppose California SB 930.

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  • FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of the Fresno City Council will join with health and safety advocates from Alcohol Justice and the Friday Night Live Partnership at a Fresno City Hall press event to oppose California SB 930.
  • SB 930 would allow closing times for on-sale retailers to be extended from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. as part of a dangerous "pilot program."
  • The experiment would take place in 6 cities: San Francisco, Oakland, West Hollywood, Cathedral City, Coachella, and Palm Springs.
  • Where: Fresno City Hall 2600 Fresno Street, Media Room 2120 2nd floor.

Los Angeles City Council Votes NO on SB 930 - the 4 a.m. Bar Bill, Sends Strong Message to Sacramento and Senator Wiener that Public Safety is more Important than Nightlife Revenue

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Saturday, August 6, 2022
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SB 930 would allow closing times for on-sale retailers to be extended from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. as part of a dangerous "pilot program."

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  • SB 930 would allow closing times for on-sale retailers to be extended from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. as part of a dangerous "pilot program."
  • The experiment would take place in 6 cities: San Francisco, Oakland, West Hollywood, Cathedral City, Coachella, and Palm Springs.
  • In Los Angeles, the powerful Los Angeles County Democratic Party (LACDP) came out against SB 930 in a letter made public before a City Hall opposition rally last week.
  • Alcohol Justice encourages the public to TAKE ACTION to STOP SB 930: Text JUSTICE to 313131 or visit: https://alcoholjustice.org/take-action/stop-sb-930-no-late-last-calls-in...

Los Angeles Rallies to STOP SB 930 - 4 a.m. Bar Bill in Southern California

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Friday, July 29, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Los Angeles Drug & Alcohol Policy Alliance (L.A. DAPA), California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) and Alcohol Justice, along with Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz, demonstrated at a City Hall rally yesterday to oppose California SB 930. The "gut & amend" bill, authored by Senator Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) and Assembly Member Mark Haney (D-San Francisco) is the 5th attempt since 2013 to disrupt the protections of California's statewide uniform last call.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Members of Los Angeles Drug & Alcohol Policy Alliance (L.A. DAPA), California Alcohol Policy Alliance (CAPA) and Alcohol Justice , along with Los Angeles City Councilmember Paul Koretz , demonstrated at a City Hall rally yesterday to oppose California SB 930.
  • SB 930 would allow closing times for on-sale retailers to be extended from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. as part of a dangerous "pilot program."
  • "The data is clear and this is why we must prevent the 4 a.m. bar bill from taking effect in Los Angeles and in California.
  • Alcohol Justice encourages the public to TAKE ACTION to STOP SB 930: Text JUSTICE to 313131 or visit: https://alcoholjustice.org/take-action/stop-sb-930-no-late-last-calls-in...