Oceanside movie theater pursues alcohol license

By Thomas Fudge / Science and Technology Reporter, KPBS Public Broadcasting

Published August 2, 2006 at 9:00 PM PDT

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Host Tom Fudge speaks with a movie theatre representative and a concerned citizen who worries about the precedent this could set for theaters across the county.

CinemaStar, a movie theater complex in Oceanside, could be the first theater in San Diego to sell alcohol to movie-goers. Representatives of CinemaStar says it's an effort to appeal to a mature demographic, but drug prevention groups and local government officials are worried about safety, underage drinking, and driving under the influence. Host Tom Fudge speaks with a movie theatre representative and a concerned citizen who worries about the precedent this could set for theaters across the county.

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Mark Madero is area manager of CinemaStar.
John Byrom is community collaboration specialist of the North Coastal Prevention Coalition.

Oceanside movie theater pursues alcohol license

Host Tom Fudge speaks with a movie theatre representative and a concerned citizen who worries about the precedent this could set for theaters across the county.

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