News Releases

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…