Residents reminded about Social Host Ordinance

FALLBROOK – Beach parties and backyard barbecues. Vacations and family reunions. Block parties and spur-of-the-moment gatherings with neighbors or old friends.

Summer’s long, sunny days and casual vibe offer plenty of chances to entertain without the formality sometimes seen in other seasons. Party hosts should avoid easy-breezy mindsets about alcohol at their gatherings, though – particularly those with guests under the age of 21.

The county’s Social Host Ordinance holds party hosts accountable for underage drinking that occurs at their events. Unlike schools, the ordinance does n...