Tag: Liquor Stores

  • Mid-City Youth Look to Prevent Crime With Survey of Alcohol Retailers

    The Latino Youth Council found at least 28 stores that sell alcohol in the Mid-City area violate state beverage control standards. | Video Credit: Nicholas McVicker By Dwane Brown The Latino Youth Council released an assessment on Friday of 30 retail stores that sell alcohol in the Mid-City area. Of the 30 stores the group…

  • City Heights Somalis Lead Fight Against Liquor License

    By Tom Fudge Ahmed Malinomar is leading the opposition to a liquor license for a store that’s right next to a mosque on University Avenue. | Photo Credit: Tom Fudge There’s a corner of University Avenue near 54th Street that’s home to a store called University Market. It’s also home to a Buddhist Temple, a…

  • Tweet City Heights: IRC to Celebrate Refugee Entrepreneurs Saturday

    By Megan Burks Weekend Bazaar and Bus Tour to Celebrate Refugee Entrepreneurs The International Rescue Committee in San Diego is scheduled to host its international holiday bazaar 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the City Heights Farmers Market. The event will feature local refugee entrepreneurs selling handicrafts from all over the world. Free gift-wrapping…