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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
Statewide underage drinking enforcement operation results in 164 citations by Dept. of Alcoholic Beverage Control and partners
HomeNews Releases2026 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…
Menifee Restaurant Receives Suspension Following TRACE Investigation
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) on Feb. 17, 2026 suspended the license of BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse (30208 Haun Road) in Menifee, prohibiting alcohol sales for 25 days. The disciplinary action came after ABC found a minor was served alcohol and was later involved in a crash resulting in great bodily injury to multiple…
ABC TRACE investigation ends in lengthy suspension for Escalon restaurant for furnishing alcohol to teens involved in fight
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) on Jan. 8 suspended the license of Valley Inn (1744 Main St.) in Escalon…
ABC Announces Education, Enforcement Effort to Eradicate Illegal, Deadly Kratom Products
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is launching a licensee compliance education effort as it prepares to remove illegal…
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Safely and Responsibly
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) encourages ABC licensees to help prevent DUIs and check identifications closely to prevent underage drinking during New Year’s Eve. ABC also urges the public to have a plan in place for a sober…
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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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About Us
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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