And now we have a formal formalization of the formality

From MSNBC because MSNBC is on the edge of their seats wondering if it's actually going to pass, can we do beer bongs on the beach during "breaks" from our conventions?!:

The City Council on Tuesday gave final approval to a one-year trial ban on drinking alcohol at city beaches. Not everyone supported the idea, but regardless, the ban takes effect in 30 days. Opponents said they want the issue to go before voters and plan to collect signatures for a referendum.

A City Beat Reader does NOT appreciate the ban on alcohol

From City Beats Letters:

Having a beer on the beach is what makes living life in San Diego all about. Why slave away at work, give away 1 percent in property tax and sit in traffic if you can’t do the little things that make you happy? I probably only crack a beer a handful of times a year now on the beach. But those few times, where you sit back in the sun, watch the waves break and sip a cold one is what makes it all worth it.

Yeah! What he said!