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Off-sale alcohol license near Alisal school denied

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Summary

The council upheld the denial of a liquor license for a proposed convenience store at 1018 North Davis Road, near an elementary school and in a census tract already over the state limit for off-sale alcohol licenses. Residents and the Youth Council supported the denial.

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Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.

Impact analysis

✅Who benefits

Families and students near the Laurel West Shopping Center who opposed another liquor outlet close to a school.

⚠️Who could be affected

The applicant, Simon Maida, whose proposed small business cannot proceed with the alcohol license.

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