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The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is reminding the public to celebrate responsibly on Cinco de Mayo this weekend. While everyone should act responsibly, licensees have an especially important role in preventing accidents…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has suspended the license of Hopper’s Corner Saloon in Potter Valley after an employee furnished alcohol to a group of underage persons who were subsequently involved in a deadly…

In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is highlighting a statewide program aimed at helping licensees stay in compliance and reduce alcohol-related crime. IMPACT (Informed…

In observance of Alcohol Awareness Month, the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) is highlighting its ongoing commitment to combating underage drinking through the Minor Decoy Program. Established in the 1980s…

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recognizes the importance of Alcohol Awareness Month every April due to the high number of alcohol-related deaths each year in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 178,000…

A new law mandating certain alcoholic beverage license holders to offer drug testing devices for sale or at no cost to patrons will take effect beginning July 1. AB 1013 (Lowenthal) requires establishments with a Type 48 license from the California…

Home News Releases RBS Certification Milestone ABC’s Responsible Beverage Service Program Passes 500,000 Certification Milestone The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recently certified its 500,000th participant in its Responsible Beverage...

The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) reminds Californians to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly and never drive under the influence. ABC encourages the public to prevent impaired driving by designating a sober driver or use ride-sharing…

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) teamed up with 50 law enforcement agencies throughout the state in an operation that netted more than 175 citations on March 9. Shoulder Tap operations focus on adults who purchase alcohol…

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) catering authorization applications are now available online for the first time, permitting users to complete the form within minutes. “We are excited to bring an online method for licensees to apply and pay for…