Neil Girling, www.theblight.netToo Lewd for SF? Flame Cynders performing at the DNA's Hubba Hubba Revue
As first reported by SFist, on February 13th, the DNA Lounge's Jamie Zawinski revealed on the club's website that the venue is currently embroiled in a battle with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), who are "trying to permanently revoke our liquor license," according to Zawinski.
ABC's charges? ""lewdness", "discrimination", and "running a disorderly house injurio
Bottom of the HillDespite numerous newspaper articles (including our own back in May about the legal battle toll) about the unfair crackdown the ABC has undertaken against all-ages venues in San Francisco, it seems little has changed on the enforcement side. The clubs are still complaining of being cited for unfair and unwarranted "infractions" like "changing" their opening hours or not serving enough food. That's the bad news. The good news is groups are forming to help create more awareness ab
A SoMa club has ostensibly reached a truce in its long and contentious engagement with a powerful state agency -- but, as cost, the music will be off for a little while. DNA Lounge representative Jamie Zawinski announced on the club's blog today that the besieged nightclub negotiated a settlement with the state's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) that includes a 25-day suspension -- the club will be closed Jan. 4 through Jan. 28 -- and several years of probation.As SF Weekly has