News Releases

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…

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…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is reminding the public that it will be conducting a statewide Shoulder Tap Decoy Operation…

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…