COMPLAINT FORMS AND PROCESS
File a complaint against a business, department employee, or bilingual service.
Now Accepting 2026/2027 ABC OTS Grant Applications for Local Law Enforcement Agencies Through August 14, 2026
Now Accepting ABC OTS Grant Applications for Law Enforcement
ABC’s Online Services
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LEAD Training for Off-Sale Licensees
This training is specifically designed for members of the alcoholic beverage industry who work in off-sale locations, such as stores who sell alcohol to patrons for off-site consumption.
News & Updates
ABC Emphasizes Importance of Safe Celebrations this July 4 Weekend
Home News Releases Independence Day Safety ABC Advocates for a Safe and Responsible Independence Day Sacramento – The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) strongly encourages the public to celebrate Independence Day weekend responsibly...
Bill’s Market Receives Suspension Following ABC TRACE Investigation
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) suspended the license of Bill’s Market (1234 W. Main St.) in Barstow on June 12, 2026, prohibiting alcohol sales for 20 days. The disciplinary action came after ABC found a minor was sold…
ABC Encourages the Public to Celebrate Memorial Day Safely
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is encouraging those who plan to celebrate Memorial Day weekend with alcohol to designate a sober driver or utilize a rideshare/taxi service before participating in any celebrations. The department is also asking…
ABC Reminds the Licensees and Public to Keep Cinco De Mayo Celebrations Safe and Responsible
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is reminding the public to celebrate Cinco de Mayo responsibly by designating a sober driver or using a ride-share service. Licensees have an especially important role in preventing crashes and illegal activity…
ABC Statewide Shoulder Tap Decoy Operation Took Place March 14th
Home News Releases 2026 Shoulder Tap ABC Statewide Shoulder Tap Decoy Operation Took Place March 14th Statewide – The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) teamed up with 57 law enforcement agencies throughout the state in an operation that netted...
ABC Requests Californians Not to Drive Impaired this St. Patrick’s Day
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…
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The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control provides the highest level of equitable service and public safety to the people of the state through licensing, education, and enforcement.
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Email us at [email protected].
Call (916) 419-2500
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The department’s workload is divided into three elements: administration, licensing, and compliance. The department’s headquarters in Sacramento consists of the Director’s office and other offices performing licensing, fiscal management, legal, trade practices, training, and personnel / labor relations and other administrative support functions for the department. Read more »
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