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Executive Order Streamlines Processes for ABC Licensees Impacted by Los Angeles Fires
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…
read moreLos Angeles Fires Licensee Helpline
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has established a hotline, (916) 562-1243, for licensees impacted by ongoing wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area. The hotline has been established for exclusive use of licensees in the impacted area. A department…
read moreABC Celebrates its Sworn Staff this National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
As January 9 marks National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) would like to express its gratitude to ABC’s approximately 200 agents. “For the past 70 years, ABC peace officers have worked to reduce alcohol-related…
read moreABC Launches Entertainment Zone Participation Notification Tool
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’ s Entertainment Zone Participation Notification Tool is now live on the ABC website. This new feature provides eligible ABC license holders the ability to submit their notice of intent to participate in California’s entertainment…
read moreABC, OTS Award Grant to Mothers Against Drunk Driving
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has awarded a $750,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Safety Administration to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. The purpose of the grant is to educate teens, young…
read moreHelp Prevent DUIs and Underage Drinking by Checking Identifications This New Year’s Eve
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) encourages ABC-licensees to help prevent DUIs and check identifications closely to prevent underage drinking during the New Year’s Eve. ABC also urges the public to have a plan in place for a sober…
read moreHelp Prevent DUIs and Underage Drinking by Checking Identifications This Holiday Season
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) asks ABC-licensees to help prevent DUIs and check identifications closely to prevent underage drinking during the 2024 holiday season. ABC also encourages the public to have a plan in place for a sober…
read moreABC Joins Initiative to Improve Representation and Experiences of Women in Policing
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is joining the 30×30 Initiative to advance the representation, experiences and well-being of women in policing. The initiative, which includes nearly 400 federal, state and local policing agencies across the US and…
read moreABC Orders Revocation of License of Moreno Valley Bar for Narcotics Sales, Disorderly Premises
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has indefinitely suspended the license of Shark Bar in Moreno Valley, located at 24801 Sunnymead Blvd Suites C, D & H. ABC began an investigation into illegal conduct at Shark Bar…
read moreABC Asks Licensees and the Public to Work Together to Prevent DUIs this Thanksgiving Weekend
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) encourages ABC licensees to check identifications closely to prevent underage drinking during Thanksgiving weekend. ABC also wants to remind the public to have a plan in place for a sober…
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