Criminalizing Beachgoers: Revisiting San Diego’s Beach Booze Ban

This summer, police officers have issued more than 1,380 beach booze citations, according to data provided by SDPD. Sometimes they start by “educating” the beachgoers, that is, giving them a warning, but it’s up to the discretion of the officer. First offense carries a minimum $250 fine; repeat offenses can bump it up to $1,000 […]