News Releases
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ABC Announces that Bars, Wineries, Breweries, and Distilleries will be Able to Sell Drinks To-Go
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has announced that bars, wineries, distilleries, and breweries that do not have their own kitchens but that partner with meal providers will be able to sell alcoholic beverages to-go, as long as they are in a sealed container and in conjunction with a meal…
read moreAlcoholic Beverage Control Agents Will be Working to Increase Public Safety During Memorial Day Weekend
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) today announced it will have agents out ensuring public safety through enforcement of alcoholic beverage laws on Memorial Day weekend. ABC agents will visit ABC licensed businesses to make sure licensees are checking identifications to prevent underage drinking, and that people are staying safe during this COVID-19 pandemic…
read moreABC Revokes the Licenses of Toby and Jack’s and Sidelines in Arcata
Effective immediately, alcohol sales are prohibited at two bars in Arcata: Toby and Jack’s located at 764 9th Street, and at Sidelines Sports Bar, located at 732 9th Street. Today, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) agents and Arcata police officers have posted notices of revocation at these two bars in Arcata…
read moreGovernor Newsom Reappoints ABC’s Director and Chief Deputy Director
Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that Jacob Appelsmith has been reappointed director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, where he has served since 2017. The governor also announced that Eric Hirata, has been reappointed chief deputy director at the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, where he has served since 2017…
read moreApril is Alcohol Awareness Month
In 1987, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence organized April as Alcohol Awareness Month in order to increase outreach and education regarding the dangers of alcoholism and addiction. This year presents some unique challenges as we all fight the COVID–19 pandemic…
read moreABC Director Announces Second Notice of Regulatory Relief for ABC Licensed Businesses
Jacob Appelsmith, director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), has announced new regulatory relief, encompassing four main topics, to help California’s alcoholic beverage industry during the COVID-19 pandemic…
read moreABC Director releases new Guidance by License Type tool for ABC Licensed Businesses
Jacob Appelsmith, Director of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), has just released a new document on ABC’s public website called Guidance by License Type to help California’s alcoholic beverage industry during the COVID-19 pandemic…
read moreABC Launches New Law Enforcement WebApp for the TRACE Program
On March 5, 2020, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) launched a new TRACE WebApp that will help law enforcement agencies statewide handle critical incidents involving minors and alcohol more efficiently through ABC’s Target Responsibility for Alcohol Connected Emergencies (TRACE) program…
read moreABC TRACE case leads to two arrests in Folsom after a fatal crash and a DUI
On February 19, 2020, Agents from The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) arrested 47-year-old Tomas Green of Folsom and 28-year-old Jae Jo of Sacramento and accused both of furnishing alcohol to a minor resulting in death…
read moreCal Poly San Luis Obispo Police Release Prevention Video
The Cal Poly University Police Department has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to warn the public about the dangers of Underage Drinking, Furnishing Alcohol to Minors, and DUI’s…
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Bakersfield
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4800 Stockdale Highway., Suite 213
Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Phone:
- (661) 395-2731
- Fax:
- (661) 322-5929
- Email:
- Bakersfield@abc.ca.gov
Concord
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1800 Sutter St., Ste 450
Concord, CA 94520
- Phone:
- (925) 655-6314
- Fax:
- (925) 655-6310
- Email:
- Concord@abc.ca.gov
Eureka
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1105 Sixth St., Suite C
Eureka, CA 95501
- Phone:
- (707) 445-7229
- Fax:
- (707) 445-6643
- Email:
- Eureka@abc.ca.gov
Fresno
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1330 B East Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93710-7902
- Phone:
- (559) 225-6334
- Fax:
- (559) 225-8740
- Email:
- Fresno@abc.ca.gov
LA/Metro
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888 S Figueroa Street, Suite 320
Los Angeles, CA 90017
- Phone:
- (213) 833-6043
- Fax:
- (213) 833-6058
- Email:
- LAMetro@abc.ca.gov
LB/Lakewood
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3950 Paramount Blvd., Suite 250
Lakewood, CA 90712
- Phone:
- (562) 982-1337
- Fax:
- (562) 275-4174
- Email:
- LongBeach/Lakewood@abc.ca.gov
Lodi
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3021 Reynolds Ranch Parkway, Suite 150
Lodi, CA 95240
- Phone:
- (209) 371-6761
- Fax:
- (209) 371-6763
- Email:
- lodi@abc.ca.gov
Monrovia
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222 E. Huntington Dr., Suite 114
Monrovia, CA 91016
- Phone:
- (626) 256-3241
- Fax:
- (626) 263-9858
- Email:
- Monrovia@abc.ca.gov
Palm Desert
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34-160 Gateway Dr., Suite 120
Palm Desert, CA 92211
- Phone:
- (760) 324-2027
- Fax:
- (760) 324-2632
- Email:
- PalmDesert@abc.ca.gov
Redding
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1900 Churn Creek Rd., Suite 215
Redding, CA 96002
- Phone:
- (530) 224-4830
- Fax:
- (530) 224-9338
- Email:
- Redding@abc.ca.gov
Riverside
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3737 Main Street, Suite 900
Riverside, CA 92501
- Phone:
- (951) 782-4400
- Fax:
- (951) 781-0531
- Email:
- Riverside@abc.ca.gov
Sacramento
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2400 Del Paso Road, Suite 155
Sacramento, CA 95834
- Phone:
- (916) 419-1319
- Fax:
- (916) 419-3994
- Email:
- Sacramento@abc.ca.gov
Salinas
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1137 Westridge Parkway
Salinas, CA 93907
- Phone:
- (831) 755-1990
- Fax:
- (831) 755-1997
- Email:
- Salinas@abc.ca.gov
San Diego
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8620 Spectrum Center Blvd., Suite 302
San Diego, CA 92123
- Phone:
- (858) 300-6855
- Fax:
- (858) 300-6874
- Email:
- SanDiego@abc.ca.gov
San Francisco
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33 New Montgomery St., Suite 1230
San Francisco, CA 94105
- Phone:
- (415) 356-6500
(415) 356-6501
(415) 356-6502
(415) 356-6503 - Fax:
- (415) 356-6599
- Email:
- SanFrancisco@abc.ca.gov
San Jose
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224 Airport Parkway, Suite 620
San Jose, CA 95110
- Phone:
- (408) 346-2417
- Fax:
- (408) 346-2413
- Email:
- SanJose@abc.ca.gov
San Luis Obispo
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3220 S. Higuera St., Suite 103A
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
- Phone:
- (805) 543-7183
- Fax:
- (805) 543-3814
- Email:
- SanLuisObispo@abc.ca.gov
San Marcos
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570 Rancheros Drive, Suite 240
San Marcos, CA 92069
- Phone:
- (760) 471-4237
- Fax:
- (760) 471-6142
- Email:
- SanMarcos@abc.ca.gov
Santa Ana
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2 MacArthur Place, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92707
- Phone:
- (657) 205-3533
- Fax:
- (657) 205-3520
- Email:
- SantaAna@abc.ca.gov
Santa Rosa
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50 D Street, Room 130
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
- Phone:
- (707) 576-2165
- Fax:
- (707)527-9537
- Email:
- SantaRosa@abc.ca.gov
Van Nuys
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6150 Van Nuys Blvd., Room 220
Van Nuys, CA 91401
- Phone:
- (818) 901-5017
- Fax:
- (818) 785-6731
- Email:
- VanNuys@abc.ca.gov
Ventura
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1000 South Hill Road, Suite 310
Ventura, CA 93003
- Phone:
- (805) 289-0100
- Fax:
- (805) 289-0110
- Email:
- Ventura@abc.ca.gov