California bill would allow cities to set their own last call for drinks

A bill introduced by Assemblyman Mark Haney this month allows venues to extend “last call” for alcohol to 4 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, depending on whether the city will allow it. The purpose of this bill, AB 342, is to allow local governments to create “Hospitality Zones” where they can permit specific venues to extend last call. This would help struggling downtowns attract visitors, according to Haney, a Democrat representing San Francisco.