The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recognizes the importance of Alcohol Awareness Month every April due to the high number of alcohol-related deaths each year in the U.S. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, excessive…

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) reminds Californians that planning for a sober ride home should be a top priority when making St. Patrick’s Day plans. ABC licensees can help increase safety by checking IDs and not serving obviously intoxicated…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) teamed up with 62 law enforcement agencies throughout the state in an operation that netted 167 citations on March 15. Shoulder Tap operations focus on adults who purchase alcohol for people under…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is reminding the public that it will be conducting a statewide Shoulder Tap Decoy Operation on Saturday, March 15 in conjunction with California law enforcement agencies. The operation aims to reduce…

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) wants to ensure wholesalers are aware licensees impacted by the 2025 Los Angeles fires have the option to defer their license renewals fees. Eligible licensees opting to defer payment are still considered valid…

Today, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order outlining resources and relief for businesses impacted by the Los Angeles fires. The order offers several options for Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license holders to continue business…