Summary
The new ordinance imposes a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on minors on three holiday evenings. Critics say it conflicts with the city's coastal program and over-punishes teens; the city attorney says the beach hours stay 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the change targets unruly holiday crowds.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents and businesses affected by holiday crowd problems, plus police enforcing them.
Teenagers and families visiting the beach on holiday evenings, per commenters.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — September 22, 2026
The new ordinance imposes a 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew on minors on three holiday evenings. Critics say it conflicts with the city's coastal program and over-punishes teens; the city attorney says the beach hours stay 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and the change targets unruly holiday crowds.
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