News Releases
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ABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Nevada County
Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of four new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Nevada County, as authorized in § 23826.18 of the Business…
read moreABC Announces On-Sale Liquor Licenses for Placer County
Joseph McCullough, Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), announced authorization for the issuance of four new on-sale general licenses for bona fide public eating places in Placer County, as authorized in § 23826.19 of the Business…
read moreABC Announces Grants for Local Law Enforcement to Reduce Alcohol-Related Harm
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) anticipates awarding grants up to the amount of $40,000 to 25 local law enforcement agencies. The grants would start as soon as October 1 and support the Minor Decoy program, Shoulder Tap program…
read moreABC Will Announce New Liquor License Authorizations Next Month
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will be announcing the authorization for the issuance of new on-sale general and off-sale general licenses, and authorization for the intercounty transfer of on-sale general and off-sale general…
read moreABC Advocates for a Safe and Responsible Independence Day
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) encourages the public to celebrate the Fourth of July responsibly by designating a sober driver for celebrations involving alcohol. Licensees can help keep the public safe by checking IDs…
read moreWinegrowers/Blenders Reports Completely Online for License Administrators
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has enhanced its Online Services Winegrowers/Wine Blenders report feature. All Winegrowers and Wine Blenders can now submit their report within minutes using their License Administrator…
read moreMontebello Convenience Store Receives Suspension for Furnishing Alcohol to Minors
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has suspended the license of Montebello Ranch Express after an employee furnished alcohol to two minors, one of whom sustained great bodily injury after jumping out of a moving vehicle…
read moreHacienda Grill License Revoked After Serving Minor Involved in Deadly Crash
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has revoked the alcoholic beverage license of Hacienda Grill in Salinas after an employee furnished alcohol to a minor, who was subsequently involved in a deadly car crash on May 27, 2023…
read moreABC Encourages the Public to Observe Memorial Day Safely
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is encouraging the public to designate a sober driver or utilize a rideshare/taxi service before participating in any activities where alcohol is involved this Memorial Day weekend. The department is…
read moreABC Partners with Law Enforcement across California to Prevent Crime at Public Events
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) actively works with local law enforcement agencies across California to conduct special events operations at concerts, festivals, and sporting events to help licensees stay in compliance…
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3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834
Email: pio@abc.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 419-2525