Bronco Bar Remains Open Despite Controversy

College bar's future uncertain after student's death

Bronco Bar, a popular college bar near the University of California, Berkeley, remains open despite controversy surrounding the death of a student who was found unconscious outside the establishment in September.

The student, 21-year-old Alex Nieto, was found unresponsive outside the bar in the early hours of September 24. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died two days later.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Office is investigating Nieto's death, but no arrests have been made. The bar's owner, John Doe, said he is cooperating with the investigation and that he is "deeply saddened" by Nieto's death.

Nieto’s death has sparked outrage among some students and community members, who say the bar has a history of overserving patrons and failing to provide adequate security. A petition calling for the bar to be closed has garnered over 10,000 signatures.

The university has also expressed concern about the bar's safety record. In a statement, the university said it is "monitoring the situation closely" and that it is "committed to working with the city and the bar's owner to ensure the safety of our students."

Bronco Bar has been the site of several other incidents in recent years, including fights, assaults, and underage drinking. In 2016, the bar was cited by the city for violating its liquor license.

Despite the controversy, Bronco Bar remains open for business. Doe said he has made some changes to the bar's operations in an effort to improve safety, including hiring additional security guards and installing new lighting.

It is unclear what the future holds for Bronco Bar. The city could decide to revoke the bar's liquor license, or the bar could close voluntarily. The university could also take action against the bar, such as banning students from patronizing it.

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