Police Sting on Alcohol a Win, Mostly

Sometimes police make headlines by arresting no one.

That's what happened Tuesday when police sent minors into 16 stores to try and illegally buy alcoholic beverages.

Almost every one of them sent the minors away. One didn't. That was the Chevron at 404 Soquel Ave. An employee there was cited for the crime of selling to a juvenile.

Those that passed the test were Bayside Marine, Safeway on Morrissey, Safeway on Mission, Del Pueblo Market, Staff of Life, Shopper’s Corner, Whole Foods, New Leaf Market on Pacific, Cost Plus, Chelito’s, The Jury Room, 7-11 on Laurel, 7-11 on Cardiff, Costco and MTM Sportfishing.

This is a program sponsored by the state Alcohol and Beverage Commission.