Analyze California’s AB 342 proposal to extend last call hours to 4 a.m. in select downtown areas. Discuss the potential economic impacts on local businesses, nightlife culture, and tourism, while considering public safety and community concerns. Include comparisons to similar legislation in other cities globally and the outcomes of those changes. Highlight the responses from various stakeholders, such as lawmakers, business owners, and advocacy groups, to provide a balanced perspective. Conclude with your insights on whether this change could positively reshape California’s nightlife landscape.