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Experts differ on casino liquor issue

CALIFORNIA -- As reported by the San Diego Union Tribune: "For the second time in as many days, a traffic engineer opined yesterday on the Barona casino's liquor license and drunken-driving accidents.

"But this engineer, who works for the county, said the liquor license at the 2,000-slot Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino has led to more such crashes.

"...'The issuance of the alcohol permit increased the number of DUIs on Wildcat Canyon Road," Robert Goralka said.

"On Tuesday, a traffic engineer hired by Barona said alcohol sales at the tribe's casino and resort since 2004 hadn't led to more drunken-driving accidents.

"An administrative law judge is hearing evidence at the County Administration Center in downtown San Diego on whether Barona should continue serving drinks at its hotel, golf course, steakhouse and VIP gambling rooms, and at special events such as weddings..."

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