Vacaville's Plan to Liven Up Downtown with Alcohol-Friendly Zones

Vacaville is thinking about setting up special areas downtown where people can drink alcohol in public. This idea comes from a new state law that lets cities do this. The goal is to make downtown more lively and help local businesses. Other places, like Sacramento and Loomis, have already started doing this. Vacaville wants to do the same but carefully. They want to make sure it's fun but also safe for everyone, including families.The city had a meeting to talk about this. People who own businesses there think it's a good idea. They say it could bring more people downtown and make events more enjoyable. For example, during the farmers market or live music events, people could buy alcohol from local businesses instead of outside vendors. But not everyone is sure. Some people worry about parking and what more alcohol might do to the area. The police are also involved to make sure everything stays safe. The city is still gathering ideas and will have more meetings to talk about it. They are also thinking about adding more small parks where people can sit and eat outside. This could make downtown even more attractive.